A lot has been going on this week. Ups and downs but I believe knowing that Larry will be getting another try at chemo will help both of our mental states. Talking to his oncologist this morning was a tough reminder of his situation. It is either try again with the chemo and attempt to slow down the PC or stop and move to hospice. He will have his 2nd chemo treatment next Wed on the 15th. Five weeks after his 1st.
Larry wants to try again with the understanding that it could bring back his bloodstream infections. He does not want to have the fever and rigor attacks again. We are going to do everything we can to think positive and believe that they will not return. This Sat is his last IV antibiotic treatment for the blood infections.
We were also told the chemo could worsen his C-Diff infection. He is very tired of being home bound with only going on his daily walks. As of yet, this infection does not seem to be under control. Today marks 2 weeks of being on meds for it.
I am going to share the information I have on C-Diff because I believe it is something everyone needs to understand since it is so common now. I also will include information on how you can take precautions from getting it. C-Diff infections are now occurring in babies, pregnant women, children, teens and adults. No one is excluded.
It seems that our house and car are reacting to all the stress and breaking down where it can. These aggravations are mounting for me but I am picking and choosing which to deal with. Laura's car decided to sound like it had no muffler. Took it in yesterday and it turned out to be a pipe broke connected to the catalytic converter. After that repair and other things-$500. We are 3 years behind our need to have the timing belt and water pump replaced, total bill around $600. Gee, what were we in the middle of 3 years ago? That's right, my cancer. That expense will have to wait. I need to buy another car for me. Our front and back door are having big issues. How to shop for a car and doors in the middle of all this??
I resigned from the board of Healing Partners of Greater Chicago and am trying to get everything turned over to them. Is it going well? My computer decided to put my files into computer outerspace. I and others cannot locate them. I was able to get their annual report done but would like to finish their 6/30 year end work so everything is clean for the next treasurer. Letting a few days lapse in hope that they may fall back to earth.
Thanks again to my friends who are preparing food. This is helping me in ways I did not realize. Not having to think about one meal per day is wonderful:) Peace and Love to everyone.
Melody
