Two
more days at home and then it is back to Maine Med for round three.
I am going back with a very good feeling since the last bone marrow biopsy showed that I continue to be in remission and after my recovery time with Juttas’ loving care, I am feeling strong and confident. As a matter of fact, after I returned from the procedure I decided to clip the hedges around the house, it helped me to stop worrying what the result might be. Dr. Boyd called later that afternoon and of course we were happy and elated. I want to pass on a funny interlude that happened after the procedure was finished. I thanked Dr. Boyd for being gentle and not hurting me too much and remarked “and my butt also is looking better, don’t you think” since most of the red spots that I had developed from the Chemo had almost disappeared. The attending nurse gasped in surprise but Dr. Boyd very calmly remarked “we have a very special relationship” and that was that.
I am going back with a very good feeling since the last bone marrow biopsy showed that I continue to be in remission and after my recovery time with Juttas’ loving care, I am feeling strong and confident. As a matter of fact, after I returned from the procedure I decided to clip the hedges around the house, it helped me to stop worrying what the result might be. Dr. Boyd called later that afternoon and of course we were happy and elated. I want to pass on a funny interlude that happened after the procedure was finished. I thanked Dr. Boyd for being gentle and not hurting me too much and remarked “and my butt also is looking better, don’t you think” since most of the red spots that I had developed from the Chemo had almost disappeared. The attending nurse gasped in surprise but Dr. Boyd very calmly remarked “we have a very special relationship” and that was that.
We
celebrated the 4th of July with Heidis’ family and they put on a
great, traditional barbecue with all the trimmings. We were barely finished
with our meal when the mother of all rainstorms descended on us and made us
flee inside.
Another highlight happened this morning: I played 3 games of tennis. My friends were kind enough to let me play on the shady side of the court and it felt so good to hit the ball again, the first time since I was diagnosed back in February.
We are grateful for the positive development and for all the support we continue to receive from family and friends. Thank you, thank you.
Another highlight happened this morning: I played 3 games of tennis. My friends were kind enough to let me play on the shady side of the court and it felt so good to hit the ball again, the first time since I was diagnosed back in February.
We are grateful for the positive development and for all the support we continue to receive from family and friends. Thank you, thank you.
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7 comments:
Peter, so glad to hear your stories, I can hear every infection and beat of your voice as I read.
It's such great news that you feel so strong and played some tennis and you go into the hospital for round three with such spirit.
Have a great weekend with dear friends!!
You played tennis? That is incredible!!! You're like blackberry bushes in the backyard - very persistent!
I like your special relationship to Dr. Boyd - hahaha!
Enjoy your two days at home, Daddy!
Peter, it's great to hear that you're going into the last chemo feeling quite strong! Hopefully, the upcoming treatment will be shorter and take a lesser toll than the previous two treatments. You might find this NY Times article interesting. Sounds like research is on track to build a better road map to treatment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/health/in-gene-sequencing-treatment-for-leukemia-glimpses-of-the-future.html?_r=1&hp&pagewanted=all
Much love for the coming weeks!
Monica and Gregg
I love your posted note- just incredible to see that and to hear your wonderful news! Andrew and I are so happy for you with the bone marrow bx results. I love your comment- find it hard to believe the nurse was surprised, but maybe she is a newbie....my response would have been- "yes, it is looking mighty fine!"
Good Luck with this admission and here's to hoping it is your last. We look forward (isn't that awful to say?) to seeing more gorgeous shots of your meals.
And while I love your blog, I hope this might be the last installment chapter which will mean this hurdle has been at last jumped clear and you will be on to better things in your con joined future.
Dear Peter,
Once again I am holding you in my heart, as you re-enter the hospital. It was so wonderful to ready what you wrote, about your strength, your positive outlook, and your appreciation and gratitude to all your beloveds. I know you know you very loved you are, and how much enormous support there is from all of us for your journey.
With my love, Vicki
Dear Peter and Jutta,
This surely was a very special wedding anniversary for you! We love your cards. Were you actually old enough to get married without parental consent??? You don't look it!!! The camelia heart looks very beautiful, Jutta!
It is fabulous that you can start your normal life again. We wish you a remission that lasts and lasts and lasts..............
With heaps of love and big hugs
Ruth and John
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