Patty's epic adventure

  2/28/21 Today is Sunday and I'm at my computer.  Brain is still foggy, but I can do this.  My last post was via me talking into my phone and that was a struggle.  David will say something like "Honey, if you're up to it, you might want to update your blog.  But, only if you're up to it."  He says this very sweetly.  Translation:  'My phone is blowing up.  Let people know how you're doing asap'.  Wednesday was manageable.  Thursday was Hell.  Friday was Hell.  Saturday was manageable.  And now, I see a light at the end of the tunnel.  I read the comments some people left for me and they made me smile.  So, thank you.  It's heartwarming to know that people are following my progress and take the time to send words of encouragement.  The chemo really did a number on my body this time and I'm truly dreading my next treatment.  The Red Devil is living up to it's name.  I have an appointment w...

 Today is Friday and I have no idea of the date. Chemo hit me pretty hard this time. David is taking good care of me. My brain is mush and my body is taking a beating. I am worthless. I will update my blog when I am able.

  2/23/21 Today is Tuesday.  Chemo day 2.  I'm a bit loopy, just like last time.  I just looked at my phone to check the date and it said 3:13.  So, I entered that date on this post.  Yeah, it's not March 13th, it's 3:13 p.m.  Slow, but sure.  I'm slow, but sure.  David took me to chemo today because I drove yesterday for the first time in weeks and I had to really concentrate on what I was doing.  I was pretending I was taking my driving test to get my license the entire time.  I was totally into following all the rules.  That mind game helped me a lot.  My mind still wandered, tho, so he drove today.  Better safe, than sorry, right?  He dropped me off at 9:20 a.m. and went to run errands because they won't let him in with me.  He went home after his errands because I told him I was going to be there longer than anticipated.  It takes him 1/2 hour to get there, so I gave him 35 minutes notice and he sh...

  2/22/21 Today is Monday.  It warmed up to 70 degrees today.  We still have piles of snow in the backyard that are 1-1/2 feet tall.  Lots of shade there and that's were it fell off the roof.  I don't think I mentioned that David used my blow dryer (when we had electricity) to thaw out the pool pump.  It won't work on 'high' and sounds like a jet plane on 'low'.  So much for the hair dryer..... The good news is:  I won't be needing it for awhile.  My hair is falling out tonight.  I'm going to find a beanie to wear tonight to bed and go get my head shaved tomorrow after chemo.  I'll just wear a baseball cap to chemo and take one of my new beanies or something to wear when I'm bald.  They don't fit now.  I have too much hair.  I gotta say, this is hard.  Harder than I thought.  I knew it was coming and I lasted 14 days.  That's longer than my doctor anticipated.  It's still hard.  Poop. I went t...

  2/21/21 I wanted to write tonight mostly just to see the date.  Looks pretty cool, huh?  David and I got our house all cleaned up, laundry done, etc.  I even worked on our taxes.  I tire easily these days, but I'm not a total waste of space.  And, I can raise my left arm almost all the way above my head now!  Woo-hoo!  We need groceries but the stores are still empty.  David made a run yesterday but didn't have much luck.  When they lost power, they threw out all the refrigerated/freezer items.  Gotta wait till they can restock.  Anyway, I'm prepared for another wasted week.  Chores are done. I have an appointment with my ENT guy tomorrow to check my esophagus and my chemo got moved up to the morning, instead of the afternoon, on Tuesday.  I will be there at 9:20 a.m. for several hours.  I have labs prior to getting treatment, so cross your fingers! Most of our snow is gone and the last iceberg in the pool melt...

  2/19/20 Gads, it's Friday.  We just got our cable, internet and phones back on after enduring 'Snowmaggedon' for the past 6 days.  Our power was off more than it was on and cell service was sketchy, to say the least.  We charged our phones whenever the power was on.  Our house was cold!  We have both power and water now and are counting our blessings.  All my doctor appointments were cancelled this week.  They were all closed.  The Walmart where I get my prescriptions filled is still closed - yeah, let that sink in.  We haven't had a newspaper or any mail for the past 6 days - and still don't.  Rain, sleet or snow - my ass. I got better each day after chemo and day 6 was the last 'icky' day.  I was tired and took a nap most days, but the relentless headache finally went away.  I guess the aliens in my head finally went back home - too cold here for them, I reckon.  Now the weather is finally going to warm up, the we...

  2/13/21 My birthday was today.  I'm 65.  Was kind of hoping for a better day than it turned out to be, but it is what it is.  Some days are good, some aren't.  Today aren't.  The aliens have officially taken over the mother board in my brain.  And they're stomping on it.  Can't seem to get rid of this headache and my head feels huge and heavy - like that guy, Jack, the Jack-in-the-Box dude.  I'm not going to go into all my current ailments - just know they're coming out of the woodwork.  This is day 4 after my first chemo.  Tomorrow will be day 5, and supposedly the worst will be over.  Until my next treatment, that is.  It's so nice having Courtney and her family here right now.  They're going to have to stay a tad bit longer than they planned because the roads are too icy to get back home.  We haven't lost power yet, but the worst is yet to come.  I hope it stays on - just don't need that right now....