A weekend at RMH
It has been a few days since I have provided an update. The pace of everything is changing – for the good. No longer is everyday a new experience, or sitting in expectation of some procedure. The pace has slowed and life has become somewhat more predictable.
Sam is currently on day 8 of his second round of chemotherapy. The medical team really wants to maximize his time away from the hospital so, given that he was doing well having received all the medications on Saturday morning, they discharged him for the weekend! The plan is that he goes back into the hospital before his blood counts drop too low and his immune system becomes compromised.
This morning we will go to the hospital to get his blood levels tested and either be admitted for be sent back out for 48 hours.
Reflections on …
We have had a great weekend. Here is a quick recap:
- Friday, June 9
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Was in hospital – receiving doses of chemotherapy. In the evening the most of the Fricker family here. Sam had a good visit with these cousins whom he had not seen since before all of this started.
- Saturday, June 10
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The morning was at the hospital for a final dose of chemo drugs for this round of therapy. In the afternoon we were out to the Ronald McDonald House.
- Sunday, June 11
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The beauty of not being in the hospital is that there are no interruptions! Sam and Tina both slept in until mid-morning. At about the same time my sister Margaret and cousin Daniel arrived! We had a great brunch and visit with them!
- Monday, June 12
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Similar to Sunday, we had another slow day. Margaret and Daniel spent some good time with us simply hanging out at the RMH. The five of us also managed a short outing to grab ice at the Dairy Queen on Main St. Sam is also getting to know another young man here. J. was diagnosed with cancer a couple weeks after Sam – I expect we will be connecting with him and his family over the weeks ahead.
Concerns and victories
Thankful for a weekend away! This was a bit of a surprise. I hope this can be part of the pattern going forward but we will take each day as it comes.
Thankful for visits with family.
Thankful for a video from the Westwood youth group. Great to see familiar faces. Thank you for sending your care and friendship.
Concern, that the next week or so could be feel gross as the effects of the chemotherapy take hold.
We are thankful that the treatment is working. There is also concern that it is effective to remove the cancer fully!