Stan here:
Well, we went to the pro game on Thanksgiving. I do not think anybody really expected the Lions to win and they did not. For a little while it looked like they might be even but after a while you could tell who was the better team, so I think the Lions need to wait a little while before it's their day. It was fun though. Deb's brother Jim and his wife Nancy really worked hard to get all the tickets and put on a really fun day. I think in all 28 of us went to the game and getting that many tickets must have been a lot of work. Then I think we had 43 of us at the Thanksgiving turkey dinner. And for Nancy and others that was a bunch of work. So it was hard not to have a good time regardless of the score of the game.It's was so exciting when our niece Alissa and her boyfriend Ramundo surprised everyone by flying in from Chile. It was so fun to spend time with them.
Deb had some trouble with her energy level all weekend but she did manage to make it to the game and then through the rest of the day. She had a sty in her one eye and I'm sure this is from her poor immune system. As reported earlier some of her counts are down and she has had some tougher days in row. But through all this she has made it to some big events which included a large dinner on Saturday at Alden and Mary's house with the Hoksbergen side of the family and then a nice birthday celebration for Ross (for his 30th) at our house. His birthday is actually the 28th but we celebrated a day earlier to accommodate work plans etc. It all worked out to be a busy weekend. Now today I think Deb is paying a bit of price as someplace along the line she has picked up a cold. She resumes Chemo on Tuesday so we hope to get back on target with normal plans and start feeling better soon after that.
Thanks to Jane for the wonderful dinner on Sunday night.
Hi, this is from Deb. My sister came last night to spend the day with me before she heads back to Tulsa. She went with me to have my blood drawn today at the hospital. Then the best part was she and Mieke helped make my house ready for Christmas. All the decorations are up and it feels so good to have that done already so I can enjoy it for the whole month. Aaron's mom Laurie is going to take me to chemo tomorrow, we can talk "wedding". It is kind of crazy to think it was 30 yrs. ago that we had Ross. I remember being on "cloud 9" for about a year after he was born. After going home empty handed with the two previous pregnancies, it took a while for it to sink in that we really had a healthy son. We love you Ross.
We have been wondering and praying all weekend, hoping that you made it to the game and all the other events. You are a trooper (or is it trouper?) In any case, we marvel at how you rally for so many activities. You inspire us.
ReplyDeleteWe hope the cold is short-lived and that the blood count reports say that you are ready for the next chemo treatment.
Dave got carried away on our tree this year. It is HUGE! At least 13 feet. Our electric meter is spinning crazily - like the Griswolds. You might have to take a drive sometime and come see it.
We love you! Linda Breen
For what it's worth, I think your energy level is pretty amazing. Considering what you've been through, and what chemo puts your body through, and everything you and participate in...whew!!! You make me tired! Please don't ever feel like you have to apologize for not feeling quite up to par. I have spent more than just a few holidays asleep in my brother's den after dinner and for the rest of the day because of exhaustion and low energy. And what do they say to me? "We're just glad you could come and be here with us."
ReplyDeleteSo keep getting out there and doing all those things that you like to do. But don't be afraid to give in to the fatigue now and then...let your body rest...everyone will understand. Your orders from Dr. Grandma D :)