Where have I been?

no, haven't disappeared off the face of the earth, I've been in the hospital, All the nausea and vomiting had really taken their toll, plus I had gotten a transfusion that week, my blood count was 22.So, went the ER, my blood count there was 16! (normal is around 36). I have been receiving blood ever since. Fortunately it looks as though i will be making it home tomorrow (Wednesday), keep your fingers crossed. no known reason why my counts are low, maybe just not making enough blood? Anyway, the docs want to make sure that I can get along on my own, well, with a walker but without passing out or tripping!

Flying Pig

For those of you who don't hail from the Cincinnati area, we have a marathon each year called the Flying Pig. Standard 26.? miles the whole nine yards. This year's was just held on Sunday and my wonderful brother Mark ran the whole thing in 3:40! not bad for someone who is just coming up on 50. But the most wonderful thing he did was to dedicate his run to Luis and me. Talk about bringing on the tears! My sister in law had a shirt made for him with a picture of Luis and me and "This run's for you" on the top! Once again I find myself giving thanks for my wonderful family, no one could have it better than me! Or maybe it's that some people don't recognize their blessings. Take my advice and take a look at your family, warts and all, and tell me that there is not at least one thing that makes that person, that family, that makes them special to you, and then give thanks that you are blessed with your family.

good news bad news

fairly uneventful week, the good news is that I was actually keeping food down, until today, I knew it was too good to last. Oh well, the side effects of chemo I guess. I am careful about what I eat, don't want to upset the apple cart, so to speak.
The bad news is that I am experiencing quite a lot of pain, feels like someone is stabbing me with a butcher knife. But this could actually be good news, because it could be a sign that the chemo and the sirspheres are doing their job and killing the tumors in my liver, so, my doctor upped my pain meds and we're all keeping our fingers crossed that that is the case.
My blood work didn't come out so great, my white blood count is down, white blood cells are what helps fight infection, so I have to be careful. My red blood count is down as well, so I got yet another shot (OUCH OUCH OUCH) of stuff that is supposed to encourage red blood cell production. If that doesn't work by next week, I may have to get a transfusion. I've given enough blood over the years that I think I deserve a little of it back, don't you think?
The weather is beautiful, I just love spring! My wonderful neighbors planted my impatiens and put up my decorative fencing,, so my front yard looks so pretty. The irises are blooming and beautiful, and my knockout rose bushes are HUGE!
Yesterday my nephew received his first communion, plus lots of birthdays in the family this week, nice party at my sister's house, her birthday too, the big four oh!
Hope everyone has a great week!