Saturday, 15 August 2009
Great News!!
Bud's recent blood test showed an increase in platelet count. Yippie Skippie!!! No need for a transfusion. The Dr. seems to think he can walk on water (was extremely pleased). So were Bud and Betty. However they wonder if it isn't them doing the walking on water. :)
Friday, 14 August 2009
From the Glen
The afternoon shadows are on the cabin by four PM, and my electric blanket is on by nine pm.
The yellow leaves from the madrone trees have dropped, and the path on the up river trail has its golden color. I think it is too early for this to happen.
Good News: Betty and I made our weekly journey to Redding to see the oncologist expecting another transfusion. The good news is: I have managed to make enough platelets to last another 2 weeks. It must be the good life on river at the Glen.
The yellow leaves from the madrone trees have dropped, and the path on the up river trail has its golden color. I think it is too early for this to happen.
Good News: Betty and I made our weekly journey to Redding to see the oncologist expecting another transfusion. The good news is: I have managed to make enough platelets to last another 2 weeks. It must be the good life on river at the Glen.
Thursday, 13 August 2009
The grandaughters visit
All the grandaughters enjoyed a wonderful weekend with grandma and grandpa. It's been about 6 years since all of us have been together. We have some pictures from this weekend to share with everybody and are all very thankful that we could spend this time together with our amazing grandparents. We love you grandma and grandpa and we are so lucky to have you. Get well soon grandpa!
Love always,
Love always,
The grandaughters
Grandma and her river rats
Grandpa's harem!!
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
The Beginning
On June 19th of this year Dr. Martinez diagnosed Bud with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Bud and Betty went to appointments to discuss treatment options in both Redding and at UC Davis. After exploring several options they decided to put Bud on a chemo pill. The pill (Hydroxyurea) is not curing the cancer, but is keeping it in check a bit longer than Bud’s body could do left to its own devices.
After blood work in Redding on July 23rd, Bud’s dosage was reduced to even days, instead of every day, as the high dosage was becoming counter-productive. On the 24th he had a blood transfusion, which perked his energy levels up a bit.
The pill makes Bud a bit more tired than usual, but other than that he is feeling good, and still tinkering around the cabin. He’s happy spending time at his favorite place and not lying in a hospital bed and appreciates everyone’s good wishes. Bud laughingly tells everyone that he’s “on-the-pill” and taking “ecstasy” (chemo pill and Emergen-C)…. a little laughter makes the medicine go down!
Watch for updates.
After blood work in Redding on July 23rd, Bud’s dosage was reduced to even days, instead of every day, as the high dosage was becoming counter-productive. On the 24th he had a blood transfusion, which perked his energy levels up a bit.
The pill makes Bud a bit more tired than usual, but other than that he is feeling good, and still tinkering around the cabin. He’s happy spending time at his favorite place and not lying in a hospital bed and appreciates everyone’s good wishes. Bud laughingly tells everyone that he’s “on-the-pill” and taking “ecstasy” (chemo pill and Emergen-C)…. a little laughter makes the medicine go down!
Watch for updates.
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