Yesterday I started my chemo treatments at the New Mexico Cancer Center here in Albuquerque. Our day at the Center began at 8:15 a.m. and ended at 1:15. The staff we worked with were very caring, explained all the procedures and the drugs I'm being given and gave us information on the side effects for each drug and answered all questions. The process began with a blood draw, a dose of a steroid for nausea along with a saline solution and then each of the three drugs were administered with close watching to be sure I tolerated them well, which I did. Ron was able to be with me the entire time so I had support. My dear friend whom I consider a sister, Ceil also came by to see how I was doing and to offer her support. It really meant a lot to me. Thank you, Ceil.
It is now a day later as I write this and so far I am feeling fine but was prescribed anti nausea medication to take as needed.
I am optimistic that I will beat this cancer and as I told my daughter in law, I will be around into my 90's to drive my family nuts if I haven't already. Ha ! Ha! So many friends and family have written wishing me well and praying for my recovery and I want to thank each you and to let you know how much your support and prayers mean.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
A Trip to Texas
November 14 - 28, 2015
Before starting my chemo and radiation therapy, Ron and I drove to Kyle (south of Austin), Texas to see my daughter Laurie and family. We expected to go in the RV; however, the campground near Laurie's was full due to the recent flooding again in the area so we took off in the car taking two days to drive the 800 plus distance.
Not wanting to wear out our welcome during the two week visit, we took off for three days to San Antonio where we stayed at a lovely old hotel (The Crockett) just behind the Alamo.
This was our third trip to San Antonio so there was not too much we had not already seen. We did take a narrated tour of the city on a double decker bus, walked the Riverwalk again, went to an IMAX movie (Spectre) and rode the elevator to the top of the Tower of the Americas which was built during the 1968 World's Fair.
Views from the Tower
Fountain at the grounds of the Tower
San Antonio does have some interesting things to see.
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, my daughter and granddaughter and I went shopping at the fabric store for Grammie, but also ended up purchasing material for the two of them to make placemats. Neither has been interested in sewing so I was thrilled to be the instructor taking them through the cutting, sewing, and finishing. They both did a great job and were pleased with the results as was I. Not sure they will do any more but we shall see.
Our Thanksgiving was quiet with just the family and lots of football. We left for home on Friday with lots of rain on the way. On Sunday, we moved our RV to the new location closer in to town and convenient to everything.
Before starting my chemo and radiation therapy, Ron and I drove to Kyle (south of Austin), Texas to see my daughter Laurie and family. We expected to go in the RV; however, the campground near Laurie's was full due to the recent flooding again in the area so we took off in the car taking two days to drive the 800 plus distance.
Not wanting to wear out our welcome during the two week visit, we took off for three days to San Antonio where we stayed at a lovely old hotel (The Crockett) just behind the Alamo.
This was our third trip to San Antonio so there was not too much we had not already seen. We did take a narrated tour of the city on a double decker bus, walked the Riverwalk again, went to an IMAX movie (Spectre) and rode the elevator to the top of the Tower of the Americas which was built during the 1968 World's Fair.
Views from the Tower
Fountain at the grounds of the Tower
San Antonio does have some interesting things to see.
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, my daughter and granddaughter and I went shopping at the fabric store for Grammie, but also ended up purchasing material for the two of them to make placemats. Neither has been interested in sewing so I was thrilled to be the instructor taking them through the cutting, sewing, and finishing. They both did a great job and were pleased with the results as was I. Not sure they will do any more but we shall see.
Our Thanksgiving was quiet with just the family and lots of football. We left for home on Friday with lots of rain on the way. On Sunday, we moved our RV to the new location closer in to town and convenient to everything.
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