Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

When I Get Where I’m Going (Part 2)

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Before I went to Houston to see my beloved sister Joellen, I found a reflection that she had written in March 2007 about our childhood friends, sisters, who were dealing with cancer.  It was so moving to me because it was her words describing what to do if you find yourself or a loved one in […]

Moved again (Address Update)

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Briefly, we were moved again to a different floor (to make way for a surgery patient who needed to be on the floor we were on).The move went well and the pace on the new floor seems pretty slow and easy. The people were awesome when we got there.Remember, old mail will eventually make it […]

It’s Always Good to See a Friend in a Foreign Land

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

June 10, 2009 Yesterday afternoon my sister came in for a visit to Houston.   She will be here until Saturday.   She spent the night with me last night at the hospital.    

Pierce Update #5 (and updated mailing address)

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

  Hi everyone -    Sorry for the delay since the last update. A few days ago mom’s heart condition got to a point where they decided to move her elsewhere in the hospital. As a result they took her off of “PE” (Protective Environment). We do still have to wear gloves and masks, but […]

Pierce Update #4

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Hello all,   Just wanted to provide a brief update.   The biggest news is that she finished chemotherapy early Sunday morning. Now continues the period of her blood counts getting lower so that they can rebuild themselves healthily.