Another One for the Books

Last week I did prognosticate that this week might be another for the books. I was correct. This being the first day in about 14 that I’ve not had something on the schedule, my body said “I’m tired. Period.” ¶ As I looked back it has been a busy two weeks. I thoroughly enjoyed my houseguest. Working in time to practice for the funeral last week as well as Sunday really took up any time I might have had to relax.

¶ Monday started with the planning visit with Erik the Red. He noted two new spots on the brain from the MRI. A third spot which he speculated upon as either a new spot or scar tissue had grown so that was a sure fire thing. Another spot about which he had been suspicious was also confirmed. That afternoon I began the first of three consecutive Gamma Knife treatments. They all went well I seemed to suffer no side effects. ¶ On Thursday I appeared for labs at 9:30, checked in for my doctor’s appointment at 10:30. Everything in my lab report was good. The frequency of a couple of medications was reduced. I checked in with the scheduler who said she would notify the infusion center that I was ready, but she didn’t. So I sat for 45 minutes waiting to be called forth. ¶ My dietician, former personal trainer, stopped by and I complained about the wait so she fixed that immediately. Once in the infusion center the wait for the pharmacy begins. It took over an hour for the chemo to be delivered to the nurse. Then it’s another hour for the infusion, plus the flush, plus the shot for my white cells at the end. So the truth of the matter is that I was in the Cancer Center from 9:30 until almost 3:00. Ufda! ¶ Thursday evening I went to the annual Fairy Tale Opera in the Park. This is an annual event sponsored by Opera South Dakota. It is always delightful. Having served on the board thereof, I sort of feel it’s a duty of mine to attend. I always enjoy it. The basso who sings next to me in the Cathedral Choir was a singing horse.

¶ Friday was my usual stint at the Visual Arts Center at the Pavilion. I had to leave early to attend a really long funeral and reception following. So that has been my two weeks. Just writing about it makes me tired. Thus my fatigue today. ¶ I am pleased that tiredness is my only reaction. So far there are no other side effects from all the treatments. ¶ The garden continues to grow and change. I was out front when the post arrived this morning and the mail person said “I just love all your flowers.” I thanked her for her kind remark.

¶ Currently the weeds are thriving and my friend is driven to attacking them as she has time. I’m usually content with the pots on the deck—few weeds, fewer concerns. ¶ Today is super pleasant with a high temp of 81 degrees and little humidity. This is a contrast from the last week of 99º days and humidity not to be believed. ¶ All is well. I just need some rest. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. Thank you for all you do for me and others.