Hi All,
Today, we were up early to take Anita for her weekly blood testing in advance of her second chemotherapy session next Tuesday July 3rd. We drive up to the building ( an office building of medical offices). I jump out of the car and run up to the automatic sliding doors so that I can go in and get a wheel chair for Mama. The doors don't open! I peer through the glass and I see workmen in the hallway with tools and parts all over the hallway floor. There are no signs or anything to indicate what's happening. Well, geniuses that we are, we finally realize that there are absolutely no cars in the parking lot except for vans with "air conditioning" writen on the sides! Like, duh!!!
So, brilliantly realizing in our collective wisdom that the building had suffered catastrophic air conditioning failure (which in our current 108 to 112 degree daily temperatures is indeed catastrophic) and, consequently, that the building must be closed because of said problem, we head back home so that Anita can have her morning coffee and some breakfast. She proceeded to eat an "egg on a raft" again, two pieces of bacon, a small patty of sausage, OJ and electrolyte solution, milk, vitamins and a WHOLE papaya.
After that, Mother and I set off to the nail shop . . . and I don't mean hammers. We each got a manicure and a pedicure - Mama's treat! It was wonderful and although it was an effort for her, Mother totally enjoyed getting out and getting pampered. Following that we returned home in time for lunch, of which she enjoyed some white wine, potato chips, and some ham and cheese sandwich squares.
It has been a full day and a good one for Anita. She did have shortness of breath today and some chest constriction, but all in all, the day was painfree and nausea free. Her spirits are upbeat. Indeed, she is now plotting her next redecorating scheme: the master bedroom. So it is wonderful to see her so actively engaged and excited about doing projects. Her mental attitude certainly bodes well for the next stage of her treatment!
Sleep well all,
Melissa
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All this good news is wonderful. Melissa, thank you so much for your daily bulletins. They are so informative and really help for all of us who cares.
I would love to come and visit with Anita but don't want to intrude. I hope you'll let me know when would be a good time for me to come--or not. I understand.
Much love, Fritzie
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