((((((Hugs to All)))))) ~
Marcie ~ thank you so much for your prayers.
The port site is uncomfortable and aching for Jim, but he is managing well without pain meds.
Jim's appointment with his oncologist today was revealing in many ways. It appears that we are hoping for long-term survival versus a cure now.
Chemo begins on Weds, with 5 hours of infusion. Thursday, 2 hours, Friday 2 hours. We have plenty of meds to combat nausea and vomiting, the likely side effects of chemo. We pray that they work.
Jim's red blood cell count is quite low, so that may be an issue for him through treatment. A blood transfusion may be in his future.
Meanwhile, Jon is coping with seizures and insomnia. I'm still working on getting an aide to help me turn Jon once a week. An aide called today to offer giving Jon a shower. Clearly, they don't understand Jon. So I called the nursing agency, and we're hoping to find an aide, who can provide us with the assistance we need.
We are endeavoring to maintain a positive attitude, to trust and believe that all things work out as they should.
It's a challenge. But we know that it is the only way to approach all that is happening now.
Thank you all for your support, prayers, love and friendship.
Love & Light,
Rose
Marcie ~ thank you so much for your prayers.
The port site is uncomfortable and aching for Jim, but he is managing well without pain meds.
Jim's appointment with his oncologist today was revealing in many ways. It appears that we are hoping for long-term survival versus a cure now.
Chemo begins on Weds, with 5 hours of infusion. Thursday, 2 hours, Friday 2 hours. We have plenty of meds to combat nausea and vomiting, the likely side effects of chemo. We pray that they work.
Jim's red blood cell count is quite low, so that may be an issue for him through treatment. A blood transfusion may be in his future.
Meanwhile, Jon is coping with seizures and insomnia. I'm still working on getting an aide to help me turn Jon once a week. An aide called today to offer giving Jon a shower. Clearly, they don't understand Jon. So I called the nursing agency, and we're hoping to find an aide, who can provide us with the assistance we need.
We are endeavoring to maintain a positive attitude, to trust and believe that all things work out as they should.
It's a challenge. But we know that it is the only way to approach all that is happening now.
Thank you all for your support, prayers, love and friendship.
Love & Light,
Rose
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