Will have to put off the "People" BLOG to a later date. The doc's warned me I may feel the effects of the treatments 2 weeks into the plan - missed it by a day - yesterday was it and today isn't much better...no problem, I can handle it...just go off to my "happy place" that the nurses keep telling me to go when I tense up, something I automatically do just before someone jams a needle in my arm or shoots me with lethal doses of radiation. So now you know where it is, on the calm waters of Lake Huron at sunset. We'll feel better tomorrow - promise.Capt Ken (Just ask Kevin)
Things have been going far too well, until today. Ken woke up this morning feeling like he finally hit the wall. I hate to see him like this, but we keep telling ourselves this will end when the treatments end. He spent most of the day in bed exhausted, with a terrible cough. The radiologist changed meds today and reassured us this is to be expected. We hope tomorrow is a better day.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone who has read Ken's blog and have responded- the support is appreciated and enjoyed.
Ken & Joann,
ReplyDeletesad to hear it was a difficult day...I hope tommorrow is better. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken,
ReplyDeleteDammit!!!! What a way to get into my thoughts everyday- but here you are and I will be thinking and praying for you and Joann! Keep that positive attitude and wonderful sense of humor, I'll be rooting for you- I know you can do it!
Love
Gigi
Hey Ken,
ReplyDeleteDidn't I tell you to be careful what you ask for? It's okay...tells us the "baaad medicine" is working. Too bad it has to kick your ass, but remember: you can do anything for seven weeks, my friend. Don't forget, even if you don't feel hungry, good nutrition is your best friend (after me of course!!LOL!) Let Joann feed you, it makes her feel good, and you feel good, and then we'll all feel good because you feel good....well, you get the picture. Thinking of you while I make these apple pies.......
Hey Ken,
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is tough, but I also know you can get through this!
A Lyric from an old song: 'Accentuate the Positive; Eliminate the Negative'. Sounds like there are lots of positives here, not the least is a whole bunch of people, to include a family of 5 in Nevada, that are thinking good thoughts and praying for your speedy and thorough recovery. The negative also has some positives - a group of professionals on your side with only one thing in mind - your complete recovery. Not a bad team to have on your side. Hell Yes you can do this, and don't ever forgot, Bro, as the treatments happen and time continues to go by getting nearer to the end of this ordeal - you are not, and will never be, alone during this thing. Our family has been thru a lot of good times together, and from time to time we have had to endure some bad times together - the operative word being TOGETHER. A final thought for now: Lake Tahoe wants to see you as much as you want to see it. Will happen when you are ready - start making plans - I am.
ReplyDeleteHey Uncle K, even through the hardest times, things will get easier - eventually. Keep a positive state of mind and get plently of rest. Just look towards the future and you will become stronger than ever. You will forever be my fishing partner so let's plan on July 4th 2010 on an 'Uncle - Niece fish outing on the Lake' I can't wait. Love you much and stay strong.
ReplyDeleteI thought your happy place was that little office in the blue buck....
ReplyDeleteSuperman had his Fortress of Solitude. I had the small office in back of the Blue Buck room where I could do my arts and crafts.
ReplyDeleteI assume by "arts and crafts" you meant the meaningful work assigned to you by the agents of Ford Motor Company including, but not limited to Richard D. Smith.
ReplyDeleteSmith's assignments had little to do with the manufacture of automobiles...but we did build some dandy boat stuff - loved every minute of it
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