Love these girls! |
Rob was having a pretty bad day, and on top of that, my granddaughters were both still running fevers, so we had to keep them separated.
I went to their house early for breakfast and to see them open their gifts. Then I was home at 11am-ish to get the turkey on. Back to their house at 2pm for snacks and gift opening from us. Back home at 4pm to get the rest of dinner on. At 6pm, Nicole's hubby, Mike, brought over their portion of the feast, and I packed up our portion for their family, and we all celebrated together but in two different homes! Rob and I sat quietly and watched Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol as we ate (yes, my friends, it was his choice!). We had a delicious pumpkin pie from Colie and family, and I was done cleaning up by about 8:30pm, and fast asleep in my chair thereafter.
Made by Ally for Mr. Rob so he felt better. |
Rob getting lots of nuts and snacks. |
Riley enjoying his new toys... in an innocent moment. ;) |
The smiles and happy hearts did my soul good that day, and all the blessings that were bestowed on us, too. I love you all. ♥
I stayed home on Friday waiting to hear back from Rob's oncologist on whether we had to head to the ER or not... praying it was the "or not" and it was (thank you). However, strict orders that if pain returned, we had to go. Rob was already very unhappy that I called her, and I'm sure, whether the pain returned (returns) or not, I will never know in his words. But I have learned to hear him in his actions. And I watch all the time.
Yesterday we said goodbye to what remained of the long, wavy locks of hair that trailed down his back. We're hoping they return some day. He has lost a bit more of the hair on top, a bit of color, and his red blood counts are still below normal (though up a bit from last week, if that means anything). His WBC count remains the same, however those immature cells in the marrow continue to rise. We'll check with the doc on that when we see her again.
The best thing about chemo days. |
Today was the last chemo treatment of this year. Just one more scheduled in the new year (next Monday) then the following week we will see Rob's oncologist. We expect she will order the battery of CT's and bloodwork and x-rays to see what the chemo has/hasn't done with these then seven treatments he will have undergone once again. If we have learned nothing else, we have learned to be patient, to wait, not to jump ahead of the results. So, we will practice this patience as well as we can, and we will just wait.
The start of today's treatment. |
As the day went on... |
He insists on taking off his shoes, but at least wears these! |
This is becoming too normal. |
So happy that he sleeps through the worst of it each week. |
Our New Year's Eve/Day celebration will be spent quietly at home, maybe watching a movie or two, or me staying busy as Rob sleeps. He continues to tell me that he likes to sleep, because it's during those sleep times that he doesn't hurt. So, sleep, dear Rob. Sleep and be pain-free.
Me? I'm making progress on piles, I am finishing up my Christmas movies ;) , and working on my newest 'list' of things to do now that I've completed the gift list. Thanks to my beautiful family, I have many books to read and study and browse -- all about quilting and business and being independent in my thinking, and being strong, building self-worth. Lots I want to soak in.
Plus, in the photo here, a funny gift from my brother who has a great sense of humor. I love "Everybody Loves Raymond!" Those who love it, too, will understand. :)
LOL! :) |
We continue to be blessed by your prayers and love... they honestly keep us going on those days when we don't think we can.
Be safe out there in all you do, and bring in a happy and healthy new year. Make a choice to do the right thing always, to listen to that Still Small Voice, to do good wherever you can, whenever you can, and to pay all good things forward.
We love you all.
In Love and In Peace,
Cheri ♥