We managed to leave the hotel the next day to get to some amazing outlet shopping just 10 minutes away, and secured some very nice deals. Eating delicious Japanese fusion by a waterfall that night (still in our hotel), we were happy our original hotel plans had disappeared! The following two days were spent mostly soaking up the sun during the day and watching crazy artistic acrobatics at Cirque de Soleil's "O" at night. Our minimal penny slot machine play even earned us each free meals, so that balanced our shopping finds!
The three of us never have any difficulty having fun together, but our beautiful surroundings sure supported a short vacation beyond my expectations!
Mom and I ran out of luck when our late flight home was delayed by 3 hours, so we arrived at 4 am Monday...yuck. I had to get blood work done later that morning and mom had to work, so it took until Tuesday to return to normal!
The three of us never have any difficulty having fun together, but our beautiful surroundings sure supported a short vacation beyond my expectations!
Mom and I ran out of luck when our late flight home was delayed by 3 hours, so we arrived at 4 am Monday...yuck. I had to get blood work done later that morning and mom had to work, so it took until Tuesday to return to normal!
My blood counts were all good, and on Wednesday I saw Dr. Brown, and stopped the chemotherapy I have been on for the past year and a half. It's a strange feeling...Dr. Brown described the plan as "giving my body a break to rest before I step out in front of a train"! Okay, I'll take the break! He updated me on the transplant application - while the "wrinkle" that I mentioned last post had not been completely ironed out, Health Canada had reported that my file had gone to formal review. This simply means it was back in the review stage, and while the timeline may have been extended slightly, it at least shows they are willing to consider it despite the need to iron out certain issues. So the wait continues but there is a light at the end of this loooonnnng tunnel.
I'd had a cold and cough for a few days and so I laid pretty low last week. Last Thursday night I woke up feeling shivery and took my temperature to find out I had a fever. When it hadn't gone away by the morning, I phoned the clinic and went in to the hospital for tests. The preliminary tests showed a type of pneumonia, so I started on medication and took Tylenol to try to manage the fever and symptoms. While the fever remained through Friday night, accompanied by bone pain and headache, by Saturday it had calmed down and after a lot of rest and a few more doses of the anti-biotic, I feel a LOT better today. So the plan this week is to fully recover and get back to getting strong before the train hits.
A lotta good luck and a little bad luck. Just another turn in the roller coaster, right?
7 comments:
Hi Tricia,
The pictures of your time in Las Vegas are great. What a beautiful setting for some R & R.
I was sorry to hear that you've had a bout with pneumonia, and I hope you're getting over it and that you'll get stronger every day. Talk about a roller coaster; Man!
We're hoping that Health Canada finishes their review soon and lets you know the outcome. Bob & I send our love and prayers.
Thanks again for your journal & pictures.
Lots of love,
Mary Ellen xoxoox
Hi Tricia,
Your Vegas report is filled with detailed descriptions of your holiday place, pastimes and personal enjoyments. It is fun for us to see the pictures of you, Marie and Colleen making the best of your time together. To hear you say that the vacation went beyond your expectations is the "icing on the cake". That's wonderful!
We are sorry that your luck ran out on the journey home. Flying can be a bit of a gamble at the best of times. When you are trying to meet commitments at the other end of your journey, things are even more likely to go wrong. I believe that is "Murphy's law". I wonder how your mom ever put in a day at work after travelling through most of the night.
Stopping your current chemotherapy seems to be one very big step in the timeline that you speak of in preparation for your transplant. It is hard for us to think of you resting up so that you will be ready to be hit by a train. We know that you must be brought to a very low point in order to begin your perilous return to new life. We have to accept that; but we wish things could be different for you.
Catching a cold is no small thing in your life, Tricia, but you were quick to get the help you needed and you already seem to be on the mend. We have no doubt that you have the spiritual and mental stamina for what lies ahead. Your physical strength has to be a big priority now.
With your transplant application still in the review stage, here's hoping for an immediate solution to the issues that are delaying things for you. It's about time that this roller coaster ride ran a nice, straight stretch for you - out of the tunnel and into the light.
Keep well, grow in strength and feel the energy we reserve just for you, every day, Tricia!
Lots of love, Louise and David
Hi Tricia,
Those are great pictures of the three of you soaking up the sun and fun in Vegas. Good for you guys!!
Glad you are getting over the latest little bump in the road! Speed bumps, I like to call them. Snaps you back to reality when you realize you are clipping along and just need to slow down and take in the sights.
Always thinking of you, and praying everything goes well!
Me and the boys are heading to Montreal on April 18 for Junior Nationals. We are looking forward to it, never been there. I was talking to Cory last night and he tell me I HAVE to take in Old Montreal. So, that is our plan on the Saturday! By the way, Cory and Amy got engaged last night!!
Love Sonia
Right.
Lots of love
Uncle Ed
Hi Tricia,
I'm glad that you all had a great trip to Vegas..wow.. what a hotel room!! I hope that it was filled with relaxing and refreshing times in the midst of your wild rollercoaster ride.
We're all sending you vibes for getting rid of your pneumonia and strength vibes for the continued ride of waiting for transplant news/building up that is ahead of you~~~~vibes~~~~~vibes~~~~vibes.
As spring is coming upon us here in calgary in full force, here's to lots of sunshine walks and robin sightings!
Love you girl.
Barb
Dear Tricia,
Thanks for the update. Good luck with the HC review. We continue to pray and hope.
Love, BJ
Dear Tricia,
Thanks for the update. Good luck with the HC review. We continue to pray and hope.
Love, BJ
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