The lion has lingered! Michellie slept most of the rest of yesterday, but did wake up for some dinner and Big Bang Theory and Grey's Anatomy. We even watched some of the shows in the lounge, and out of bed. She had nausea take over again, and she was not feeling well when she finally nodded off. We did try to play the Travel Monopoly that Jessica and Carson sent, but the attention was sifted out quickly.
Today started much slower than expected. Michellie began feeling funny first thing, and kind of stayed that way for most of the day. It was touch and go that she would even feel well enough to get out of the hospital at all. We finished all the drug run by 3:30 and Michellie felt well enough to get out, but not sit in the car to get home. So, graciously the Krochko's made room for us at the table and we battled the wind and heavy rain to get to their house.
The weather is continuing to howl tonight. It is 6 degrees, windy and raining. They expect heavy winds and David was seeing sleet sticking to the road at home. He has been in the kitchen preparing Michellie's favorites - there is Tortiere and Yorkshire pudding with gourmet mash potatoes and roasted veggies. He says it smells fabulous and he will wait until we can get home before even he dives into it.
So, thank you for all the well wishes that came our way again this week. Although the days were rough, we are thrilled to see them done and to know they are behind us. We know that all the energy that was sent our way helped to keep us focused and for Michellie to use the chemo to her best advantage and to let the rest go from her body. We know that it, has been gruelling, but you have all helped us to cope, grow and be stronger because of it. We are looking forward to the mending part and the follow up tests to show Michellie's level of recovery. For tonight, we have all the meds we need to get through the weekend, and we are ready to relax and enjoy being sprung from the hospital. Michellie is just out of the shower and the look of relief on getting those few moments of bliss (free from the IV tubes and all as well) is so nice to see.
For those of you in the cold snap of Alberta and BC, or the blizzards of Ontario, we wish you some nice quiet time by the fire with a good book and some great food. Spring is just around the corner and the Lion of March will be bringing us the Lamb of April!
You are so great at giving these updates! Thank you, so much, for keeping us posted. As hard as it is to read of the pain and distress that Michellie must go through (and surely much harder to witness and write about it for you), you find a way to be positive and encouraging in the midst of it. That is truly a gift to all of US who are only able to follow this amazing journey through the written word. I will continue to pray that the medicine will do it's job and that Michellie's body will be able to do the healing and restoration that she needs.
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Charmaine
We hope and trust that tomorrow(Sat) will be a better travel day for you both. I'd be right there with you Michellie for that supper Dad has prepared....would be my favourite too! I must ask him what he puts in his gourmet spuds. All the best love, you're through the worst of it.....better days ahead. Love and hugs to All, Grampy and Grammy.
ReplyDeleteI'm in London and missing my kids terribly. So I came to your blog to check in and read your words. What a family you have. Your ongoing positive outlook through all your challenges is an inspiration to me and I find myself coming here for comfort. So, right back atcha... I'm sending loads of love and warm, healing light to surround Michellie and you all. xo Heather
ReplyDeleteFirst off...more than a little concerned that David is at home and slicing potatoes. That said, I'm sure the aroma was wonderful! What a meal waiting for you!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have such good friends there in Halifax to be there when you need them.
Have a good night, hope you are full of energy and smiles in the a.m. Michellie!
Safe home