update

thursday truths

• My fall was a horrendous day, I couldn’t get myself up and therefore spent 7 hours lying on the bathroom floor.

• When Vince got home, he had to call an ambulance, which turned out to be lifesaving

• CT scan showed massive blood clots in both lungs

• There was talk about putting me in the ICU, it was that touch and go

• Neither Vince nor I knew if I’d still be here Friday

• Thought you’d like to see my black eye

recovery

• Wish I could tell you it’s been full steam ahead
• Slow and steady has been the course
• I am very fatigued
• I am slowly getting my stamina and confidence back. I have been pretty hesitant to do normal things
• Right now my biggest challenge is getting dressed
• I am so frustrated

oral chemo

• My second course was no more successful than the first
• Side effects came down to diarrhea again
• Made the decision not to continue with it, completely supported by the cancer physician I spoke with today
• He’ll talk to my medical oncologist to see if she has any other options

sad news

• Our sweet little Wintergreen passed away last night. We are heartbroken.