December Update

Well, I am in the hospital, again. Because of my chemo and immunotherapy, my immune system is very weak and I got a sinus infection and neutropenia, which is very low white blood cell count, which sent me spiraling into a fever. Ron took me to the emergency room on Wednesday. I got in quickly and they started all kinds of tests: covid, flu, strep, and I don’t remember them all. They also started me on broad spectrum IV antibiotics: ten bags a day!!! The idea is to kill any possible infections and try to get some white blood cells back. Well it is working, but the trips to the bathroom are becoming less fun. One thing leads to another and soon you are so full of drugs… But, God is good and He is keeping me sane and putting one foot in front of the other. This is a great hospital to be in, if you must be in one. But, I’m ready to go home.

A friend sent me some coloring cards, so I have been doing art! Yay!!! I am giving them away here in the hospital. They even have a program here called Arts in Medicine where they give art supplies to patients so they can color, draw, do crafts, etc. Very nifty. And the art that is on the walls! I love it. I have gotten quite a few of the workers to slow down and look at it.

I have also logged in a few miles around the Oncology Unit. There are several good views of downtown Huntsville. It is pretty even on a rainy day. Of course, I am partial to the land of my nativity.