Grammy's Journey

Friday, February 21st - Today I received beautiful cards from my sisters, Pat and Mary.  Had not slept well the night before because of the recent chemo treatment, but the cards really helped me focus on the good things again.  So grateful for all the love and support.  Had a bit of a rough day with my breathing/coughing but bearable.  A beautiful sunny day all day and the kids were even able to go outside and play for a little while.   Looking out the window and seeing the warm sunshine really lifted my spirits.  I'll admit, I also love a good snowfall, but I'm ready for Spring…one month from today!  

Got a call from Jantzen at the Central Utah Clinic.  He said that my labs were "stable".  That's good news!

Having completed all the paperwork for Medicaid, Rick FAXed it to the UCCP (Utah Cancer Center Program) for me.  They will check it and send it on to Medicaid as soon as they get all the lab reports.   This afternoon, I called and requested Cathy and Janis from the Utah Clinic to send those copies off to UCCP also.  Sure hoping I qualify for Medicaid.

Meanwhile today, Tiffany asked Debbie to help write an introduction for a website that helps with fundraising for cancer patients.  Kind of works like, "Pay it Forward".  Debbie readily agreed to have it finished by Sunday.  I'm so impressed with my children,  so willing to do whatever is needed to help relieve my pressure and stress.

Collier and Austin got invited by the Rosier boys to go bike riding.  So glad the Rosiers thought to invite them.  They are all such good boys.
Kathy text to say that the interview for the Mental Health job forgot to call Stephen again!  Unbelievable, especially after Stephen and Kathy stayed behind for 1 1/2 hours waiting for the interview before leaving for Nebraska to support Kyle and Jacob in the Robotics competition!  I just can't believe a business can be so unprofessional!

Rick and Tiff finally got out and went for a date.  They have taken on so much by moving me in here and caring for me.  Between Val, Collier, and me, we got dinner prepared, the kids fed, and put to bed.  What she couldn't do with her broken wrist, Collier and I were able to do. Then she and the boys did the rest.  Collier and Austin are really good boys, so helpful and no complaining.

My sister, Kathy text to check on me, Val, and Tiff.

With the kids in bed, Val & I started watching the movie, Becoming Jane, but I wasn't feeling well enough to get very interested in it, and Val was exhausted.   Not too far into the  movie, Rick and Tiff came home.   (Even while on a date, they remembered to pick up my prescriptions before coming home.)   We abandoned the movie and all went to bed!  Tiff & Rick were up most of the night because Grade was coughing and needed treatments and steam from the  bathtub.  No rest for the weary.