Day 131 - Back on track

I'm number 1!! (after 6 hours in that chair!)
Chemo went great today, except that Patrick forgot that today's infusion was 6 hours, not 2... he forgot to bring his laptop and was kinda bored sitting in the chair for hours.  Ryan, on the other hand, had the TV and his Surface, so he was fine.  He just sat there, getting his chemo and flirting with nurses.

Patrick said that he hasn't complained this evening about feeling bad, so we are hoping that his body is going to tolerate this phase with as little pain as possible.  Chemo tomorrow isn't until 3:00pm, or so, which means the boys get to sleep in a little (always a good thing).

We had the Blood Drawing today in Raynesford in honor of Ryan, and we had 27 donors (which is really amazing for our little town)!!  We also received a very generous donation from the St. Mary's Altar Society (which, I admit, made me a bit misty) to help with our expenses... Thank you ladies so very much.. I can't express our gratitude...

Thank you all for your continued prayers and good thoughts!!



Comments

  1. Lois HillAugust 29, 2017 at 11:05 PM

    so glad Ryan is still feeling great--Prayers that it continues or if he gets under the weather it isn't too bad!! Yes wasn't it great to have so many donors today at our little community's blood drawing, so proud of everyone that came and donated in honor of Ryan.
    You are most welcome, just glad we can do something to help you folks, you have added so much to our community. LUV U all

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    Wow! That's an impressive turnout for such a small community. Tons of great people there!
    XOXO, Aunt Jen

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