What a day this has been, long and relatively boring. We had to be at the clinic by 9 so we figured if we were up between 7:30 & 8:00 that would be good. Well we got there by 9 but just barely. Peter got up hungry and as he was eating he wondered when he was supposed to take the pills he needed on an empty stomach - decided it would have to be mid morning. He was a bit disoriented/confused this morning which is probably to be expected after 30+ days in the hospital. He thought he slept through the night but I reminded him he got up once to open the door to the living room and I got up once to turn off a light he had turned on for who knows why. It is the first night he slept that well, but he realized at the clinic exactly how tired he was.
We were at the clinic until 4PM. He needed some electrolytes and platelets. We will go there everyday to see what treatments he may need and then stay there until all is done. Probably long days at first but as his new cells work better the time at the clinic should be shorter.
While there, there was a fire alarm/?drill. There were 2 patients and 2 family in the clinic at the time. All but 2 of the nurses evacuated the building. They said we would evacuate if it really was necessary. We looked out the window to find that everyone but us was out. Finally one of the physician's assistants came in (with his coat on) and said he thought all was well - so why did he have his coat on? Later they announced that all was clear and then that PA came back wearing his white coat. It was a really strange experience.
Arlene and Roy came by tonight and brought goodies to eat. We got caught up on all our activites and had a nice visit with them.
Well, our 10 votes last night for dancing with the stars did the trick - Helio won!
Clinic 8:45 tomorrow. Hope we can make it on time!
Wendy
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Peter and Wendy,
I just caught up on your events for the past week or so. All good news! So, the little boy blood came through. What an amazing process!
I'm glad you had a good Thanksgiving - we all have so much to be thankful for. My heart goes out to the husband and wife who have no resources and no place to go.
My vegan daughter planned our Thanksgiving menu and did all of the shopping. We basically had two full menus, our "normal" meal and multiple vegan dishes. She is an excellent cook and her dishes were delicious. I refuse, however, to give up my sweet potatoe souffle, turkey and ham!
Keep on walking! I did my 20 miler Sat. a week ago. Now the mileage is tapering off. Hallelujah for tapering off! The big event is Sat. Dec. 8.
What is your mailing address now that you out of the hospital?
Think of you often and wish only the best.
Diana GE
I'm sure that it will take time to get used to this routine. Glad Peter is sleeping and eating. Thank God for every day and that he is improving, Love to you all, Sylvia
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