Cleared for take-off!

Another good week almost over...

I visited the bone marrow clinic on Tuesday and given my counts and the state of my chest wound, they said I was in pretty good shape. Good enough to join my mom on her flight to Vancouver tomorrow, to visit my grandma. Since her second stroke this past January, she has not been able to walk and has a limited speaking ability, so I am very happy to go see her for a couple days. I'll also be able to have a "pre-Christmas" visit with Colleen, Allan, Joelle and Grady.

Next week I start my "day one" of chemo again, which means some IV chemo and 5 days of prednisone, along with the usual 28 days of mercapturine. It also means another lumbar puncture or "spinal tap", which requires me to give myself injections of blood thinner for the 5 days before and after the procedure (uncle Tony will appreciate that). I am happy I am done Christmas shopping!

On the non-medical side of life, I was able to visit the twins a few times this week. My arm strength has finally gotten to the point where I can lift them, which is excellent. They are truly hilarious and cute, and I think they may know me now (with and without my hair on). I also got over to Tasha's place for a SingStar session, as she unfortunately got delayed until next week for her next round of chemo. I even made it to the Christmas party for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (I'm on the board) which was tiring but wonderful to see everyone there. Finally, I had lunch with an old grade-school friend of mine, Ryan, who is newly engaged!

So I am off tomorrow evening...please keep me updated on what is new in your world. Cheers