November 18, 2008 7:40 PM

It was a little different today what with having the bone marrow biopsy on the schedule. I was supposed to occur around 10;30 but did not get underway until around 11;45. At that point, Nancy had to leave and my sister arrived. Since my brother-in-law was undergoing a procedure elsewhere in the hospital – she thought that she might have the opportunity to catch lunch with my wife. Not to be as Nancy had to leave for a doctor’s appointment on her own.

I was no help either as they did their best to knock me out right after the procedure so that I slept the bulk of the afternoon. Believe me when I tell you that this was the best gift that I could ever have. The prior 2 nights were no different than Saturday night with frequent bathroom calls interrupting any form of sleep pattern. As bad as that is, I can usually make up for lost time by catnapping in a chair during the day. All in all I did feel bad that I could not see my sister but I was just too zonked!!!

The initial results from the biopsy were inconclusive. I was led to believe that this is rather normal. The real proof of the pudding will be available on Friday and we are hanging on pins and needles awaiting that result. If I could drink at this standpoint, a few gin and tonics would do the trick so nicely right now!

My counts have either stabilized, or in the case of the lowered counts, have started to give the appearance of turning around. This, and several other things that have happened over the past few days all indicate that a corner has been turned. Yeah!!!

I also want to thank all of you who continue to send me cards. Mail call at the end of the day is a highlight for me as I get to open cards from current friends, friends of friends, friends of family members, and from people whose lives touched mine a long time ago and who have long since moved away. As the word gets around, the support base gets stronger and stronger. I need all of that strength to get me through this.

Your support has been remarkable for which I can never thank you enough.

Bob

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Dad,
Glad to see you procedure went well and we are anxiously awaiting the results on Friday as well. Well I am your daughter as I was suppose to go for my flu shot this morning only to find out that they scheduled me yesterday. Not sure who's fault it was, which really doesn't matter its the point that I have the Johnson luck, the 1%, which means that you hear so often "that has never happened to us before". Believe you me if I can tell you how many times this happens, I should be rich by now, but I guess this is what makes life interesting. I guess when you need it luck it comes in big doses and I am banking on that. Its great news to hear that the numbers are starting to go back up and I am praying that all will be well on Friday. Well I will have that Gin and Tonic for you, not a problem that is the least that I can do. I then went to physical therapy this afternoon, I'm telling you what a nuisance this is, although its helping I cannot stand going from appointment to appointment especially when I am so busy these days. I won't be by to visit this Friday, but I will spend a lovely day with Yaya. We are going to see you on Sunday, and will spend some extra time. If Mom didn't tell you yet, on Thanksgiving morning, I will be bringing you breakfast, the pillsbury cinnamon rolls that we all love. Maybe some eggnog too!
I hope that you rest and take it easy tomorrow as you will be a little sore, just continue to do the job you were assigned to do is JUST GET WELL.
Love you,
Jen

November 18, 2008 at 7:50 PM

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