Thursday, April 5, 2012

Well Karen underwent her 3rd round of chemotherapy on Friday 03/30 and Saturday 03/31.  She has felt downright tired and has laid in bed and slept most of the week.  We controlled her nausea and resulting anxiety with various drugs.  Today we went for the follow up lab work and bone shot only to find out once again that her numbers are in the dump.  She will go again tomorrow for another shot to help her blood numbers and hopefully provide her some energy.  Karen has been a real "trooper" these past six weeks of treatment. 
I needed some help, since Mom came down with a serious infection (Klebsiella Oxytoca) in her right leg.  I took her to the ER on Sunday 3/25 and to the doctor on 3/26.  Anne came up to help with taking Mom to another doctor appointment while I took Karen to hers on 03/30.  Mom has received two shots and is on a 14 days regiment of antibiotics, in the meantime I have to make sure Karen does not catch the bugs.
This past Sunday (04/01) Teresa came by colored my hair and took me for a short outing while Mom and Karen slept.  No worries, fortunately Dave was here to babysit them.  He also tended to lots of tasks on Mom's list of "Things "To Do." He left in the wee hours of the morning today.  We got to spend sometime together and had a wonderful 8th wedding anniversary yesterday. Ann came and stayed with Mom and Karen while Dave and I went out.
Both Mom and Karen have doctor appointments on Friday, so Anne is staying the night to take Mom to her appointment. 
We were surprised to find a large box at the front door on Tuesday afternoon.  Turns out Lindsay sent us a complete dinner from Omaha Steaks that we plan to heat up and fix on Easter Sunday.  On Wednesday another box arrived from the boys, (Carl, Chad and Casey) They sent us flowers for Easter, which will decorate the table at Sunday's dinner feast.  Big Thanks to all of you!!!! 
Lastly, the news about Karen is travelling on the CHP grapevine, as former friends (Stephanie Helms, Pat Daly & Chuck Shipley) contacted us this week.  It was nice to hear from them and know that the CHP family is wishing Karen all the best in this journey.
In closing, we are wishing you a Joyous and Happy Easter. :o)  Thanks for reading and for posting comments.  It is greatly appreciated and is the highlight of our days.

2 comments:

  1. In typical Clark fashion......sounds like you all are not just doing things, but you're doing them big!! I'm planning my next visit so I can come out and help with whatever your hearts desire :O). I'll give you a call this weekend to find out what dates work best for a visit. Big hugs as always to each if you. Miss and love you. Sending my prayers. Xoxoxo

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  2. Happy Easter to you all. Ron the boys n I send our love. Thank you for the posts. I enjoy them.
    Ron and Peggy Minnis

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