Thursday, February 11, 2021

Update


We are currently house bound again, MeMa is having surgery again next Tuesday to remove one of four lymph nodes with cancer on them. They will remove one lymph node to determine the type of cancer and what treatment. Yesterday she had her consult with the surgeon that will be involved, she was not impressed with his lack of personality. At one point he made the statement that in some cases of Lymphoma the patient is diagnosed and then dead in a week and finished up by telling her that her body can only take so much chemotherapy. Due to Covid I was not allowed to join her during this consult so the ass of a human lives to see another day.

MeMa's latest "Porch Post" for the dog walkers.


This morning we drove out near the hospital so that MeMa could get her seventh Covid test, a requirement before surgery. The Covid test center is set up in the large overflow parking lot at a local Shopping Mall. We are now home sitting by the fire, keeping our distance from the rest of the world. 
We are on a winter weather alert for the next three days. Snow and freezing rain is the threat for after 4:00 pm. 
I recently planted this terrarium with miniature African violets 
 
MeMa is doing well, her appetite is good and her energy level is amazing and sometimes I have to plead with her to sit and rest. We are keeping the faith that all go well and soon life return to some form of normalcy.
Fresh from the greenhouse, Cymbidium "Bethlehem Ridgeway" 







 





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14 comments:

  1. Joanne NoragonFebruary 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    All will go well; MeMa deserves no less.

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    1. DocFebruary 12, 2021 at 8:40 AM

      Thank you Joanne, I completely agree with you

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  2. Susan HeatherFebruary 11, 2021 at 10:44 PM

    I agree with Joanne. So sorry to hear about the surgeon. Unfortunately, these people are world wide. My friend had a similar one here in New Zealand and my son-in-law in New South Wales. Love the terrarium and the orchid.

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    1. DocFebruary 12, 2021 at 8:43 AM

      He is just one little spit in the bucket, all of the others have been so wonderful

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  3. YaelFebruary 12, 2021 at 12:47 AM

    I wish you both only good, you deserve it.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2021 at 3:29 AM

    So sorry that MeMa was treated so poorly.It's just awful you could not be with her. Glad that you are both keeping the faith. I am thinking of you both.
    The photo of your terrarium and orchid bring me joy and inspiration. Nothing has helped me get through this pandemic more than plants. I hope they bring you some peace as well. Leia in NH

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    1. DocFebruary 12, 2021 at 8:49 AM

      Thank you Leila,
      Our plants do bring us joy and are a good diversion

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  5. ~Kim at Golden Pines~February 14, 2021 at 7:19 PM

    I'm so sorry that MeMa was treated so badly at a time when she needs reassurance and hope. But you have that from me, and so much more! Take care my friends, and know that I'm sending my best vibes and prayers too. ❤

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  6. zoopersonFebruary 16, 2021 at 8:17 PM

    Keeping you both in my morning prayers that only good will come of this visit to hospital. Dr. is lucky you were barred from the visit or he'd have a memory he'd rather forget.

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    1. DocFebruary 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM

      That was the first thing my wife said, she could see I was at my boiling point.

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  7. donna bakerFebruary 17, 2021 at 8:16 AM

    I am sure MeMa held her own with the dotard. She is a tough one. It is horrid a spouse or helper can't go with the patient. It is so everywhere. My sister has had to have surgery and radiation alone at MD Anderson. Personally, all that they say when I'm alone, goes in one ear and out the other. My best to MeMa and you. It is a long haul but spring is coming.

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