Day 1

This will be a quickie.

Lorraine was in NY to say goodbye to her grandmother and be with her family, and it absolutely kills me that I couldn't be there for her at this time, when she needs me most. My rational mind tells me that it's unavoidable, but my heart is breaking. I'll be glad when I can hold her tomorrow.

I'm feeling pretty good, all things considered! The only bodily mentionables are an insanely high blood pressure for a couple of days, some fluid retention, and a wicked case of all-day diarrhea. The low-grade nausea and chemo-mouth funk go without saying. But I really do feel quite well! Got in a good bit of walking, but I'm definitely finding myself considerably more breathless than I am typically so it slowed me down a bit. And, as they say, that's O.K.

Today was a very social day for me, what with making a new acquaintance of a fellow SCT'er on the ward (a lovely Latina woman of 70,) visiting a bit with another one who can be a bit trying, and then getting a couple of rounds of guests! Such that popular room is mine! It was wonderful seeing you, Michie and Ginger, and Cheryl. Thank you for all the presents, hugs and love!!!

Special thanks to Ginger for sharing pics and video of Prince Louie -- you know you're giving him back to Lorraine tomorrow, right? Jimmy the Cat can't keep him. Just sayin'. Oh, and thank you again for your perfect mothering of him -- you eased my mind and heart so much, I can't even tell you.

I'm going to sleep well tonight. Yeah, buddy.