Reflections From a Country Girl

We got some great news!  The doctors said after the bone marrow biopsy that it looks like the chemotherapy is working.  Joellen’s numbers went from the 29 when she was first tested down to 7 now.  The lower the number the better, so we are rejoicing!  Please continue to pray for the heart and lungs to improve as well.  . . and please continue those cards and calls when you can. Every one is an encouragement to her.  I am looking forward to the day that we can talk and talk . . .  and talk . . .  and talk!

June 21, 2009

Vicki

We are now at day 21 of the chemotherapy so we are expecting another bone marrow biopsy tomorrow to determine how it is working.  Joellen is in positive spirits and is doing everything the doctors are telling her to do.  They are working on the heart medications, and she is still on oxygen for her lungs. She feels like eating a bit and is trying out everything on the menu to find something that has a good taste!  It’s not that the food is not good, but the chemotherapy affects her tastes! :)  Popsicles and chicken broth are her favorites right now!

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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 that situation… and here we are… in that situation.  

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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 to the right room. The new address is: Read the rest of this entry »

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.    

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