Saturday, May 20
Laurie was especially happy this morning when I reported that my morning weigh-in revealed that I had gained roughly 5 pounds over the last four days! Of course, she (and the doctors) want me a little chubbier to deal with this summer’s chemotherapy treatment. I just as soon stay a little trimmer in hopes of continuing hard climbing for at least another month.
Not withstanding though, I think my sheer joy over the last few days stem from the fact that I CAN now EAT again! Acupuncture, time, the miracle of modern anti-nausea medicine or old wives tale remedies – I don’t care – I am back on the food track and loving it! Interestingly enough one of the two more potent anti-nausea drugs prescribed earlier this week, namely Zyprexa, is an atypical antipsychotic. Thus perhaps my current euphoria might be induced by drugs, by gorgeous weather (it has been 75 degrees and sunny), by the upcoming full-on play visit of my 8 and 10-year old nephews, by the natural receding effects of chemotherapy or by being totally in love with Laurie! No matter, I’m back and loving it!
Once again, my deepest, sincerest thanks to ALL of you for the heartfelt wishes and prayers over the last two weeks………..Be fully assured they helped us weather an intense, rocky storm. Now back to the task of lounging around in order to deal with the incessant chemotherapy fatigue and preparing for my next infusion at month’s end.
Oh, the journey of a lifetime continues with such vast oscillations. Simply Amazing!
YIPPEE, YIPPEE and YIPPEE again, Mikie!!!
You ROCK, literally and figuratively. The former is my favorite as it reminds me of your simply awesome interacting with the Red Rocks so recently.
Awe, yes…the journey continues…
Love ya’, miss ya’ and Laurie, hugs abound in Whistler, and damn…we live so far apart (in mileage, yet clearly not it Spirit!,
Your Big, little Sis,
Annamarie
Fantastic! I’m so happy for you!
Mike and Laurie, my thoughts are with you and my heart is aching at the thought of the trials that you are surrounded by. You seem to face each of them with clarity and honesty, courage and gratitude.
I smile at the thought of you adding more peddles, pitches (tents and ropes), smiles, family time, chocolate ice cream, and adventures in unimagined dimensions.
Love you, Marsha
So glad for you Mike that you are doing better on the Chemo. Six weeks ago I had a stage 1A melanoma skin cancer cut off my arm. You have help me during this time. I have had some skin cancer every year for five years in a row, two were melanoma. You have giving me hope and inspiration!!!
You and Laurie are in my prayers
Glad to hear that your back eating again and have even put on a few pounds!! Hope you continue to enjoy the beautiful weather we are having here in the Great NW. Stay Strong My Friend!!
Cheers,
Bill
Yeah!!!! More rib steak! Enjoy the grass fed burgers and thanks for the wonderful evening tonight! We love you both so very much!