As usual the benadryl puts me to sleep and the steroid keeps me awake. Confused ? Think of it this way - I sleep but dream I'm wide awake. There, that ought to clear up any confusion...and it lasts two days. Burn on my back is getting worse so they've prescribed a silver sulfadiazine cream that's specifically for burns - does the trick much better than the hydracortisomedamnthing ointment suggested earlier, which lasted only 20 minutes. Last radiation treatment is this Friday but the effects will last well into January 010. I'll be "glowing" into the new year...The nurses in radiation and the cocktail lounge are going to miss Joann. She has been taking in baked goods since we started treatment seven weeks ago and the gals always perk up when she hits the door. For me, not so much. Today she took in "crack" - they're all hooked - Jo sure has been a rock through all of this -
Next blog will be Friday - may be the last one as promised in the beginning or I may take it to the final exam in March. Whaddaya think ?
LIVESTRONG
you have to keep on blogging...I think all would agree that we look forward to what you have to say and how you're doing....and you certainly have a knack for writing....so if you are tired of blogging, write a book or hallmark cards or something. And tell Joann that since you mentioned "crack", I'll have to make some tomorrow cuz I'm craving it now!!
ReplyDeleteTake Care. LD
Dad,
ReplyDeleteJust because your last treatment of '09 is this week doesn't mean you should stop writing the blog. There will be more to come in the next few months...Christmas, New Years, Avery's new little Sister...& who knows what else 2010 will have on the menu.
Lo and I will see you Friday to celebrate.
Love you,
-Paul-Paul-Paul-
Absolutely keep writing, Can't wait to read it. But if it is becoming a chore for you, rather than a pleasure, forget it. It is amazing how fast 7 weeks went by (at least for me...hopefully you too) Now is the time to heal and rest up and relax. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteKen,
ReplyDeletekeep on writing if you can- it's good for the soul and it's good for my heart-which has you in it now!! I like to know how you are doing and your humor is as always special. I tune in daily. Keeping you in my prayers. Hope now that you have some time off you can get Jo a Christmas present hahaha ( I know what could she possibly need - she has you)
Love,
Gigi
Ken,
ReplyDeleteKeep it going!!! I'm always checking to see how your doing even though I don't always post a comment.Sorry I won't see you at the Ford get-together but I'll be in AZ. visiting those Grandchildren.Have a joyous Christmas with the family and if you feel like company sometime give me a call.
Ed and Janeene
Uncle Kenny,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely keep it going. Although it's not any joyous circumstances that led you to create it, this blog is great — part of my daily required reading around the Web. And notice how Paul didn't include his 30th birthday on things to look forward to/blog about in 2010......
-Eric
Hey Ken,
ReplyDeleteKeep writing! (if you want), I think it helps to keep positive energy flowing around you! Great to hear that you got the last of the cocktails! You have been a champ through this rough ordeal. We all are sending prayers everyday for you and Joann. Hey my Dad and Donna say Hi and wish you all the best! Stay positive and LIVESTRONG!!!!
Love, Debbie, Yves, Kristen, Katie and Eric
OK, I'll hang on till she bucks me. Just remember, you asked for it.
ReplyDeleteKen,
ReplyDeleteI agree; keep blogging. We've come to actually look forward to reading the blog. It's a nice way to stay updated on your treatment plus you do have quite a knack for writing and your quick wit and humor is amusing. Not to mention, you approach to your condition is inspiring! We're here if you and Joann need ANYTHING.
Your friends and neighbors,
Lynn, Carrie, Jake, Maddy and Lexi
Ken,
ReplyDeleteI think the blog is a good thing for you and for everyone else who reads it! We may not always leave a comment, but we always look forward to your take on things because it's always unique.
Keep up the good work!
Deb & Rick
You gotta keep blogging! We all want to see how you are doing without you getting 50 phone calls a day...plus your writing is awesome!
ReplyDeleteDad,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lesson this weekend. I think I forgot how to count to 31. That's right...first game out I got skunked. Something I'd rather not advertise but I just didn't get the cards, & you can't make 15 with even numbers.
Looking forward to getting home Wednesday for my re-match.
See you in a couple days,
Love you,
-Paul