Here Comes The Weekend

In the old days when I was traveling a lot and was communicating with people across the country, I would often write a weekly piece which combined content and humor.  As I sit here thinking about what to write, I thought I might recreate. One problem I face is that being locked in a 10/12 room for 6 weeks can kind of drain the creative resources and my content is kind of lacking as not much has changed.  That said, here goes...

As you have likely read, a lot of my focus over the last few weeks has been on my "back side".  Not a pretty subject but a topic where I feel very comfortable.  Chemo kinda blasted me in a cruel way leaving me to spend a lot of time pondering my next poop or making sure there are enough Tucks- pretty typical stuff.  What you don't realize without going through it is the amt of focus which is placed on this sensitive area by hospitals and their staffs.  For instance- yesterday was butt (sore) inspection day at Jeff.  Yup-serious.  Fortunately for me I have had an overly egregious nurse who has taken it upon herself to do daily inspections-- Deb getting a little concerned.  Well how surprised was I to find that said nurse is in charge of inspection day- head dog- however since I am in her unit she is not eligible to do my inspection- phew.  She did however offer to put my cream on this difficult area-- Deb drew the line...  And then there is the poor cleaning lady- she doesn't speak much English but her displeasure with my room and especially bathroom is clear- daily.  You should have seen her face when my lunch- an old fashioned Sloppy Joe arrived....

So content-- we continue to be in a bit of a waiting game.  Platelets and hemoglobin are great and my white blood cells and neutrophils are taking their sweet time.  I am here until they recover.Could be within the week, could be longer.  Every day we wake-up looking for a big number- hopefully tomorrow is the day. I feel good aside from my "issue" and people seem to think I look ok too.  Go figure.

So we wait.

Again- many thanks to all who have provided such great support of me and the team!  Special shout out to my brother Thomas who sent me his Emmy and to Christopher who has chosen to lead his school's team in an effort to cure leukemia and lymphoma.  Great  job Christopher 

Thx. Jordie