A week of winter

 It was so nice to have snow on the ground for a few days.... and to have real cold weather.

I really enjoyed it!

But, today it will be 50 degrees, and in coming days, it could be as warm as 70.

Sigh.

SO.... I saw my oncologist on Wednesday, and she lowered my dosage of the chemo.  She also had me meet with the clinical dietician, who recommended I take Metamucil to combat the diarrhea.

Between the lowered dose, and a couple of days of Metamucil, I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER.  My fingers have also gotten better.

Why the nurse I had begged to help me never mentioned a simple remedy like Metamucil, I will never know.

I was able to go out and do errands for a few hours on Friday...it was like being FREE again!  

The doctor ordered the additional medication for severe diarrhea, but I will probably not need it now.  She also ordered an ointment for the peeling skin, but it has never been filled.  Apparently, it's a rarity.  Maybe it will be filled this week some time.

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In other news, I JUST found out that my dear friend Mike, the widower of Cathy, who passed last May, has also passed away.

It was just this morning.  Cathy's sister, Nancy, contacted me to let me know.

Our hearts are broken, again.

May his journey be swift, and filled with light, as he runs into her waiting arms.  Peace to them both.