Well here we are…33 treatments done and but 2 to go. Being the one getting the 33 I would not say it has flown by but I would say I am very thankful to be near the end.
My voice has all but left me. I can hear the ‘chirps’ from some of you on that one. I am very interested to see the recovery curve. I get very mixed messages as to time and function. The good news is that I can do more. By that I mean my hands, and the hands of some of those who support me from an alternative perspective have been very limited by the treatment protocol…no antioxidants, etc. As of Wednesday we can do what is necessary to bring my ‘20 pound lighter’ body back to a healthy state. Every time I hear that Dr Bernstein ad that guarantees you’ll lose 20 pounds I think, “I got another program that will do that as well!”
It was a rough week until Thursday and then things turned a bit. My Oncologist made an interesting point at our weekly meeting. He said the body knows how to deal with most stuff like broken bones, the flu, etc but it doesn’t know what to do with radiation. He said he sees an improvement in the last week sometimes because the body has started to figure out how to heal from radiation and then, of course, the treatments also stop and so things can accelerate.
You will all want to know how ‘the gardener did’…great and enjoyed it. He and Dane are off to the cottage this morning to cut the properties. It’s very cool, rainy and there is a small chance of snow! The boys will be in a bug fest up there…bug shirts are a must. They’ll get the docks in, cut/weed eat the lots and generally work like heck under lousy conditions for no pay! What’s more amazing is our neighbours went up yesterday to get everything set up, weed ‘whackers’, lawn mowers, loppers, etc. Theses people need to get a life. You know, of course, how very appreciated this all is. People have been simply amazing.
On the ‘picture’ front here is what has happened…nothing. From overhearing a few conversations I believe there has been a big glitch in the works at the photo shops end. So even assuming Lo__ __ will actually be love may be an error. It might be a message for my 70th birthday given the current pace of the photos.
Thank you all for sticking with me through all of this. I have very much felt you presence and support.
With warmth,
Peter
Hi Peter Thanks for the update. Glad that your stint at the battlefront is almost over and you can retreat for some R & R. Your comment on your birthday reminded me that we were in France for your fortieth, and Steph so wanted to call you to wish you. What we didn't know was that the French used payphone booths for artillery and small arms targets. Continued good progress Peter. Your goal is in sight. Don't forget to step on home plate. brian
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I look forward to catching up and your speedy recovery,
love always,
Jen (Cheyne)
Pete: the clarity of your journey journal is wonderful. I understand that smiling helps and you continue to have that alternative working well. Just be careful of the overbite :)
ReplyDeleteHi Peter: As this part of the journey is ending I thought I had better hurry up and post my first blog (not just to your site, but also ever!! - technology not being my strongest suit - fortunately I have a couple of others - at least that is what I like to believe...) I couldn't be happier for you and Sandra as this phase comes to an end and you get ready to heal over the summer. We are all soooooo looking forward to your voice returning and being able to hear you intro and tease us once again at Queens. Also I know not now, but I am confident that soon that sticky toffee pudding may help with the weight gain. Big hugs, Jenny
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