A journey in life - musings of a doctor, husband, dad, grandad, brother, and friend

Sorry for late entry.  The chemotherapy last week was just a 'grind' -- I saw patients all last week but just tired and the injections in the abdomen... well, it's getting old.  But, again, a lot to be thankful for!  On Monday last week (April 24) my ANC (absolute white count) was 480.  For those who know, this means my white count to fight infection was very low.  Our great staff reminded me to "mask up" (with my glasses) on for those folks who have respiratory infections. A disappointment last week was the fact that (Jan and) I had to bail on going this past weekend (4/28-30) to Las Vegas for the research meeting with PPRNet (Primary care Practice Research Network)*.  Was hoping to catch a meal and a show with Jan on Saturday night before heading back on Sunday.  Sometimes, you gotta listen to that quiet voice of wisdom (a.k.a the Holy Spirit) when loved ones expressed concern over the travel.  Well, after prayer, I listed.  T...

Just like when a snowstorm is impending, I find myself trying to prepare.  This time for a week of chemotherapy.  Trying to make sure the office 'stuff' is taken care of (finishing up charts, signing off other charts, reviewing results, etc.).  I had a GI bug over the weekend (not as bad a Jan got it) but this has taken the 'wind out my sails' a little bit.  I have an almost full schedule (except the early start time since I will be in Winchester).  My prayer is that I will do as well as last time... Our church (Riverton UMC) is starting a series, "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel.  This is a somewhat autobiographical story of a journalist, Lee Strobel, who when he started, was a atheist. Now as a Christian, he has laid out his investigation and the credible evidence that Jesus, is the Son of God.  Jan and I have taught from his student edition before but it will be interesting to see how the entire church responds to the book and the teachings....

Sorry for the late entry for April 7. Today was a check in with the oncologist, Nick Gemma, to see how I was doing and repeat the CBC. He was encouraged that the counts actually were up with the CBC and suggested this 'could be' a good prognostic sign indicating a response to the azacitidine! PRAISE GOD.  Jan was there.  All of this is encouraging and good to hear since we had planned on leaving to go the HH, SC for a few days with 2 of our grandkids and Aaron our son.  Still tired so I plan on not doing too much but probably will be cruising on the bikes with the kids and lounging on the beach.  Still have the bruised abdomen from the chemo shots but I figure anyone who looks will just have to deal with it! Had an opportunity to share with Nick Gemma about witnessing to patients and praying with them. It was a productive time of sharing...