Today is Saturday. I go home today. As I type those words, I am bombarded with a myriad of emotions ranging from ecstatic to terrified. I have lived the last 8 weeks - 57 days to be exact - in a protected bubble. My meals have been delivered three times a day, containing foods that... Continue Reading →
Day 47: Blah.
I slept horribly last night. The blood clot in my neck is giving me a bit of pain, and I have a dry cough that loves to plague me only at night. I fell asleep around 3:00am, and woke up around 6:00 for vitals and the daily blood draw. When I got up to use... Continue Reading →
Days 39 – 46: Wow, What a Ride
For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of roller coasters. There is something insanely scary and simultaneously thrilling about the rush one gets when propelled at speeds up to 130 MPH, while pulling multiple negative g's that just...well...makes me smile. 🙂 This past September, I had an opportunity to crew... Continue Reading →
Days 29-38: The Kitchen Sink
When I was in high school, there was an ice cream parlor/ restaurant in Union, NJ named Jahn's. A bunch of my friends and I would go there to hang out often after church activities. I can't begin to tell you how many stories I have of our times at Jahn's. And probably as many... Continue Reading →
Day 28: Birthdays and Bombshells
Today my boys turn 8 years old. I have to admit, I did not plan on celebrating in the oncology unit of a hospital. I'm pretty sure that wasn't high on their list, either. In fact, I think it was either a bowling party or a movie party that they were angling to invite... Continue Reading →
Day 26: Are We There Yet?
On the mend It was amazing to actually go all night without a fever. Unfortunately, the transfusion that was held off until the fever broke wasn't completed until 3:30 am, so I didn't get to sleep until then. But when I did . . . it was powerfully good sleep. Even more amazing, was waking up... Continue Reading →
The Road Less Traveled 