Sam's been on a 24-hour chemo drip and we're now over the 4-day marker on our way to 7 full days of the stuff. Overall, he's doing exceptional, but the effects are definitely starting to set in today.
He's had a low-grade fever and headache all day. His appetite has gone, though he just said he has a hankerin' for a McDonalds cheeseburger. (And luckily, when you're in the hospital with leukemia and haven't been hungry all day and you want a McDonalds cheeseburger, YOU GET A MCDONALDS CHEESEBURGER. His Dad is off to get him one now!) His spirits are down a little more today, but we're just doing the best we can! Last night we celebrated solstice out on the 4th floor patio and played a game of horse with the deflated basketball out there. You'll all be amused to know that he still beat me even though his left arm was hooked up to all his IVs the whole time. We were definitely thinking about our friends in Alaska enjoying the long, bright day. Anyone have good adventure stories to share from the weekend? I'll try to make these posts more entertaining in the future. We're off for another walk around the highly scenic 6th floor loop a few times (.2 miles) while we wait on Sam's cheeseburger. Hope everyone's weeks are off to a good start! P.S. it's so great to have Birkie down here now! Thanks so much to all our Alaska friends who helped watch her, especially Emily and Zac. Sam hasn't gotten to see her yet, but having our whole little family here in Madison is good for the soul.
Indie
6/22/2015 10:10:13 am
Time to get fat tires mounted on that IV trolley. Also, bring in a couple of fly rods and have a casting contest on the roof! (Also, you know if you need help with that cheeseburger...)
Jenny
6/22/2015 01:45:11 pm
Casting on the roof is a BRILLIANT idea.
Liz
6/22/2015 11:09:54 am
Greetings from Greece, you two! I hope that cheeseburger was delicious.
Jenny
6/22/2015 01:46:44 pm
Mmmm. I shall live vicariously through you... and will be watching for more pictures!!
Judy Heilman
6/22/2015 11:15:52 am
Sitting in the camper at Ship Creek RV park watching the cottonwood blowing in the breeze like a snow storm. Seagulls screeching in the background..Oh the sights and sounds of summer. Picked up ladybugs for the greenhouse at home, not telling Mike Spernak we are putting them on the plane ;) As much as he dislikes our bees being flown not sure how he feels about other bugs. Prayers and love from you Alaskan family.
Jenny
6/22/2015 01:49:28 pm
Thanks for the updates from AK! Mums the word on the ladybugs :)
Jim Barnhart
6/22/2015 10:10:55 pm
Hello from extended, extended family. God blessed triumph is only a few months away. One of my employees, fishing/hunting friend is about 4 months ahead of you. He has blood cancer, but they don't call it Leukemia. I don't think it's exactly what Sammy has. In mid-February he started a very similar course of treatment here at Mayo Clinic, chemo to kill off everything, had to be sequestered at home to keep from catching anything, etc. I don't think he's had his bone marrow transplant yet, but I could be wrong. He's been coming into work a little in the past week to get out of the house. I thought I'd share that I know someone who's returned from the battle successful, just like Sammy will be in a few months! Comments are closed.
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