It takes about 10+ hours to get the 5 feeds through the tube each day. On days when I have treatments that literally leaves 20-30 minutes twice a day for a 'break'. Given the beautiful weather and the fact my garden, which is mainly perennials, is jumping out of the ground I have been out there every break and any other spare minutes I can find. Evening feed coincides with hockey and or baseball games. How about those Jays!
My youngest grandchild arrived for a visit yesterday, young Timmy from Canmore. Being a very thoughtful child he brought his mother Erika. They are in town until Tuesday.
Been every bit as hard as I expected but the support team at PMH is fantastic and always trying to help me get what I need at the individual level. What works for 1 person doesn't always for another. This week on Wednesday, for example, they kept me after 5 PM because they wanted to check out why my white blood cell count was lower than expected. Did blood work and then put me in with the emergency team to have a feeding while my blood results were being done. The stories that came into that room in an hour made me glad I had my problem and not theirs! I so empathize with all these normal people going through such an abnormal experience with courage, grace and dignity.
Thank you, one more time for all the catch ups, notes, emails, posts, etc. Each one is energizing.
With much warmth,
Peter
Peter, we look forward to your weekly updates. Thanks for taking the time away from smelling the roses in your yard. It's been quite an ordeal but you're more than half way through. Bet you're glad Dr. Carlye is so close and so helpful. You're a great inspiration to us all. Know that you are in our prayers every day. God bless, Kathy and Dennis
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter for your updates. I feel your courage
ReplyDeleteall the way in Calgary. My love is going east every day! Liz
Hey Buddy
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your ourlook has not changed. Just got back to London after a month with Shelley's parents in Arizona and California - thank god the wine is really inexpensive down there!
We are thinking of you every day.
Doug, Shelley and Delaney
Hey Peter Thinking of you. I can imagine where you are in your treatment... Glad Carlye was able to help get your medication sorted out. Keeping comfortable is important. (trying not to sound like a doctor here:) I swear that glass looks more than half full today!
ReplyDeleteDiane
Hi Peter Sorry that the feeding is so laborious. Don't forget how to use a knife and fork. The treatment count now puts you between second and third and in scoring position. I recall going to see the Jays with you with one incident to remember. Jay's trailing, rookie Glen Allen Hill at the plate, two out, bases loaded. You said to me 'what are the odds of him hitting his first Major League grand slam?' I replied 'pretty long I'd say' ....as the ball landed in the left field bleachers. Is that positivism?. Continued good progress Peter. BG
ReplyDeleteMORPHINE ROCKS!!
Incredibly inspiring through such an ordeal. Sending good vibrations your way!
ReplyDeleteWendy Philion (Sudbury)
Hello Peter and Sandra. I am inspired and humbled by your attitude. I must admit, to also feeling a little helpless. I think of all the help both of you have given our family over the years, it makes me wish I could reciprocate in kind!! Please know that my chauffeuring skills are still very much intact, and not being called upon as they once were. I am only a call or email away. Our thoughts are with you daily. We will look forward to all your future blogs. Take care of yourselves and each other.
ReplyDeleteLesley Buttle
Peter,
ReplyDeleteHello from Halifax. "Melody" sent me the site for your blog, and it has been nothing less than inspiring to read your weekly posts. If there is anybody who could put a positive spin on such a horrific situation, it is the great Peter Jensen. You are truly one of a kind.
Struggle and Emerge,
Lisa Jordan