There was nothing to report over the weekend. We hunkered in our little apartment and enjoyed watching the Olympics and eating my home cooking, for a change. Rigatoni with bolognese sauce, and creamy enchiladas. We enjoyed some normalcy. Something we haven’t experienced in awhile.
It took a few days, but the blood Richard received Friday finally started making a difference. Remember how the nurse remarked it was a lot of blood? Well, we were back at the hospital Tuesday. We had time to eat breakfast — a real one (not protein bars) before heading to the hospital. He still needed more blood. It was still in the critical level. The doc gave us a couple of options. It made more sense to have it done that day if they could schedule him in.
A vast difference between Friday and Tuesday was Friday he spent the day in a wheelchair. Tuesday he walked on his own volition. I count that as a victory. PTL.
We used the shuttle to go across the sky walk to the restaurant in the hotel and grab a bite to eat as we waited for his transfusion appointment. We could linger a bit, considering the time would be before the dinner rush, and the noise level was much better than the cafeteria.
We shuttled back to the hospital, arrived early and waited for them to call his name. They are so good to offer and give warm blankets while we wait. The lady that came out to get us brought warm blankets with her. We appreciate the thoughtfulness.
Richard received almost the same amount of blood Tuesday as Friday. I hope it’s enough to bolster his levels up enough they’re able to start producing like they should-but this is to be expected because of the last chemo. He was having a lot of platelet transfusions, but the platelets are doing great now on their own. PTL.
As we left the outpatient room last night around 10pm, I could tell he already felt better. Yes, just by his walk I could tell.
We both slept in this morning, and it was nice. It’s something that doesn’t happen often, and probably due to our late night, Also, considering sleep will be a luxury come tomorrow once we’re back in the hospital, hopefully we’ll get a nap, too.
At this point, there’s really not much to report. We’re in wait mode for the hospitalization and new chemo to begin and we’re enjoying another day in the apartment,..where the biggest mystery is why does the air conditioner reset to 87° everyday?
Thursday begins extremely early with lots of outpatient tests and waiting for the call that a hospital room is ready. So, in preparation, I’ll be making Richard a cheesecake as an early anniversary gift.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
20 Years For Richard 