On the Road...to Recovery

Don is feeling much better after his run with the virus. He has not had any more fever and is up and around rather than in the bed. On top of the virus, he has been suffering with a severe side effect of the chemo that is really giving him a problem and keeping him close to home. I e-mailed his doctor who gave me a couple of suggestions and said if all else fails we can reduce the chemo to half of what he is taking for a week and see if that helps. We are going to give the doctor's initial suggestions a try for a couple of days before we reduce the medicine. We were able to get out for about an hour today, so that is better than nothing. Thanks to those who have called to check on him, we both appreciate your concern!

Under the Weather

Don woke up yesterday and said he did not feel right and rested in bed most of the day. I had a hair appointment late in the afternoon and when I returned at 5:00 he was in bed with a 102 degree fever. He looked awful and felt the same way. I gave him Tylenol, put a cool cloth on his forehead and before long he was sleeping. Douglas had a virus last week and I guess Don caught the bug.

This morning there is no fever and he says he feels better, not good but better. I'll keep you all posted as he gets better.

I must say thanks to the girls we talked to about his shakes, Maryanne and Cindy. I e-mailed Maryanne to let her know I would not be participating in an evening phone call because I was upset about Don. Maryanne called me immediately and then got Cindy, a nurse and nutritionist, on the phone. Cindy told me what I could give Don to keep him hydrated and give him a boost to fight the bug. I also want to thank Marie for being so understanding. Thanks girls!

C'mon Baby Light My Fire

When we rebuilt our fireplace after Katrina, the ceramic logs were never quite right. Today we went to the fireplace store and bought the correct products to make the fire radiate from the gas logs and sparkle like a real fire. When we got home Don got right to building the fire!

Checking it out.
Join us by the fire.

Touring the Northshore

While we were on the Northshore, we took a ride to Abita Springs to look for some furniture. While we were there we drove through town to look at some property my mother owns just outside of town. It was a beautiful drive through the country.
We came back home across the Causeway, the 24 mile bridge across Lake Pontchartrain.
Rain showers over the lake.
Now, those of you who know me well, know how much I hate bridges, especially the Causeway. Don was not up to having his picture taken today so I thought I would get a quick shot of him while he was driving on the bridge. Just as I snapped the picture, this is what he does - takes both hands off the wheel and screams like he is crashing...he really thought he was funny. Me, not so much.

Meeting Olivia

Today we took a ride to Slidell to meet Susan and Glenn's newest granddaughter, Olivia. She is a beautiful, sweet baby girl.
How sweet is she??
I must still have that magic touch...could be that she was really tired when we got there!

Lunch with the Triche's

We met Susan and Glenn Triche for lunch today at Catfish Charlie's in Hammond. We ate a delicious catfish lunch and Don had a ribeye which he really enjoyed. I took cute pictures at the restaurant and now that I am ready to post them, none of them are on my camera. This is the third time this has happened and I am DONE. I told Don it's time for a new camera but I am not sure what I want. Any suggestions are welcome. Susan sent this picture that she took...obviously she does not have the same problems that I have. Susan and Glenn gave me a bikini apron for my birthday-I think Don likes it!

A Visit From the Harris Boys

Jack getting a little rocking from Uncle D. Drew was the seat of choice for watching Sunday morning cartoons.
Who says Jack goes to bed at 6:30 - too much commotion at the Walker's to go to bed early!