Lemon Earrings

Today was a good Sunday. Good church meetings. Was able talk to all the people I needed today. I was asked to sit on a board of review this afternoon. When a young man is ready to advance to a new rank in scouting they come before 2 or 3 adults and they are asked a few questions about their experiences during the current rank. There are also certain things that they need to do and Merit Badges that they need to have completed. I have been invited to sit on a few. It is a nice experience to see the young men grow and advance in scouting. It happened to be at the Corcoran's home. As I was getting to leave they handed me a little pink package. With in the paper was a pair of earrings that are lemons. I can't wait to wear them. I'm a little tired this evening. But all is good.

Almost Forgot

I've been sitting here updating files for our Scout Troop. I'm the advancement chairman. I was getting ready to turn of the computer when I realized that I hadn't posted to the blog today. Mom and I both needed to have blood work done (we had to fast 12 hours). Since I had scheduled the PET scan today and I have to fast for 6 hours we decided to do it today. When went to the lab walked in and they were on number 34, the numbers we pulled were 73 & 74. It took a good 30 minutes for our numbers came up. Then we headed to get the PET scan done. Each time I've gone things are done a little different but good improvements. Today they were playing some easy listening music which was very pleasant. I was telling the technician how much I enjoyed the music. It doesn't block out all the noise from the machine but it helps. He then offered me an apple or a cutie. So now we wait to see what the results are. Not sure I will hear before my doctors appointment on 1/31.

Little Sleep....Long Day

Last night seems to be consistent with most other nights after a chemo treatment. My brain would not turn off, usually about 3 I seem to go asleep. Last night or actually this morning it seems it was 4:30 or 5:00. I was surprised it wasn't that hard to get up, but is was a really long day. The highlight of the day was lunch. I have a couple of friends that used to work at ADP and have since retired. We still get together on Fridays for lunch. Today was the first time we had gotten together since I got sick in November. It was great to see them and catch up.

So Today Went Well

I slept in and went to my treatment. I went prepared in case there was a repeat of last week, but all went well. I asked the nurse if Gensar had reactions very often. She said no not usually but if there is usually the blood pressure goes up but doesn't drop like mine did last week. I'm  a little tired this evening but not too bad.

Sorry I Didn't Post Yesterday

Well it did not take long to not keep a New Years resolution. I had planned on going to work before my chemo treatment since it wasn't till 10:15 (I start at 7:30) and then go back to work, bit as yesterday progressed I was getting very tired so I decided to take an FMLA day (like a sick day but it is not counted as a sick day it is a type of disability). I came home and went in an laid down and didn't really move, after awhile I put on my nightgown and went to bed.

Well It Is Time To Wait

Two days before I have a treatment I have to have my blood tested. I'm scheduled for a treatment Thursday so on my way home tonight I stopped at Kaiser to have blood drawn. So now we wait to see if my counts are good enough to go ahead with chemo on Thursday. I'm feeling pretty good. Do get a little tired but nothing like last year. I am so grateful for the blessings that the Lord gives to me. I am sure that I don't even know half of what he blesses me with.

Nothing Exciting

Nothing really exciting to share today. You can tell that the holidays are over. Traffic heavy, I could get a hold of clients. This is getting into the busy time for my company. I work for a payroll company called ADP. I will have been with ADP 30 years in September. I started there right after my mission. We coming into the time for creation of W-2's and the billing for them. So when most companies are have closed their books and are starting with clean slates, we at ADP are just getting into our crazy time. This is actually my first real year end with the job I currently have. I was out on disability last year so I know it is going to be an interesting ride. I just need to remember "this too will pass". At least until next year.