So here's the latest news:
Cheryl is scheduled to fly down to Portland tomorrow (which means we get to get up at 4:30 in the morning to drive to Spokane - ugh), she'll get a shot of chemo around noon (and, we hope, the extra wonder drug), and...that's it. It's pretty much an outpatient procedure. However, since Cheryl's been feeling pretty ooky this week, and we have no idea what the side effects will be like or how quickly they'll hit her, she's decided to spend the week at her folks house, finishing up the #@$%&* thesis, then returning to Providence the next week for another shot. It's a three-on-one-off cycle, and after three treatments, the doctors will re-evaluate things to see how the treatment is working. So, keep your collective fingers and toes crossed for some good results.
After the second treatment, we'll have an idea how soon she bounces back and can return home (one of the few positive of being in a clinical trial; the hospital picks up all the expenses).
This also means that, for a week or so, I'm reverting to Bachelor Mode - lots of beer 'n popcorn for dinner, methinks. Well, maybe once. I'll probably fix some of my favorite dishes that Cheryl is, inexplicably, none too fond of, like my eggplant parmesan or the king of sandwiches, the reuben...covered in Russian dressing, chock full of sauerkraut...mmm, sauerkraut...
I think that pretty much covers it. Again, happy thoughts, people!
Dave
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Happy thoughts!
Fingers crossed, toes crossed!
fingers X, toes X, XXX!
++++thoguhts!
Thinking of you both
Jennefer in Utah!
Hi there - Ashley showed me your blog. I am glad to have a way to keep up with what is going on. I have you in my thoughts often. Ann Evensen
All fingers and toes are crossed. Our cats were even crossing their toes when forced to get a nail trim..that's four paws..bonus. Do hooves count, maybe it's time to trim those sheep hooves.
Many Cheers for this peanut gallery...
Postive thoughts funneling...
Yvonne and Michael
Cheryl,
Not sure if you remember me... we used to spend time together as children in Hood River (I think mostly when we were around elementary school age or so). My family lived on an orchard on Portland Drive until I was in about 2nd grade or so.
Anyway, Kris used to work for our company (Scan One). I'm sure you know about that and the whole "small world" thing. I didn't see Kris very often, but when I did, she would always give us the update on the family and you. Just before leaving Scan One, she was in the office one day and shared your cancer news with me. I just haven't been able to get it out of my mind.
I know it seems strange to hear from me after so long, but I just wanted you to know that there are people from the far stretches (not that we are THAT old yet) of your history thinking positive thoughts and praying for you. I'm sure that every bit helps in some way.
It is so nice to see the both of you with such a positive outlook on things. Your unbelievable sense of humor must help make it easier to endure the ups and downs of this journey.
I live in Portland with my husband and 2-year old daughter. If you are ever looking for a way to pass the time during your trips to PDX, feel free to give me a ring at 503.475.9902. We can test our memories and see what we both remember about those early Hood River days (:>). Whether I hear from you or not, I will continue to send happy thoughts your way.
Christy Brewer
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