Chris had chemo Thursday. His white blood cell count was 1.5 very low for not having chemo for 3 weeks. We met with the doctor because Chris was having trouble breathing and a pain in his side (no, I'm not talking about me:). Chris believes that the clot dislodged from his lung and went into his back because - on Tuesday for my birthday we went to Boondocks and he exerted to much energy (possibly during laser tag or bowling, hee hee:) Doctor said that there wasn't anything that he could do. Just keep taking the lovenox shots and if he gets to a point where he can't breath then he needs to come to the hospital. Doctor also gave Chris a less potent dose of chemo. You would think that getting a less potent dose would make you less sick but Chris has been verry, verry sick. Very tired and throwing up. Chris got ready for church Sunday but just couldn't make it:( you know Chris is sick when he doesn't go to church. Chris will have his PET scan on the 27th - no chemo and then on the 3rd we will reevaluate. Doctor again suggested possibly one last treatment but it would be awful - Chris would loose his hair, have an acne like rash that would itch (they would give him medicine to try and stop the itch) and of course be more tired and sick. Doesn't sound fun to me. If it was a cure that would be different but it is just to prolong his life - possibly. Quality vs. Quantity.
Yesterday was Meg's 18th birthday. Ahhh!! Tomorrow for her bday party she is taking some friends to have a manicure/pedicure done and then we will take them to lunch. Not to exciting but she is happy:)
Found this in a friends bathroom (hee, hee) thought you might enjoy it - I did:) It's called Living Tree "Life is not a race-but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you," "I love you," and "great job" to someone each day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental - search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself - plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment." by Bonnie Mohn
Love ya, Ricki