It seems like a long time since I learned about my cancer, debated some options, and made a decision about the best course of action to take... it's really only been seven months. Now Yvonne and I sit in my new 8th floor room overlooking the Montlake Cut and Portage Bay at the University of Washington Med. Center for about the next month. I was admitted this morning, given the tour and am all settled in. The three days of TBI- total body irradiation went by smoothly until Sunday afternoon when my mouth felt like it was glued shut. I solved that problem by drinking more water more often. I receive Cyclophosphamide chemo today and tomorrow and then a rest day on Wednesday. I will receive the new marrow in the form of a transfusion Thursday, it is supposed to take about four hours to complete. The marrow is screened and looks very similar to whole blood. I am in the Cascade building, NE section room 8210. The phone number to my room is (206) 598-3904.
George Harrison wrote "Long, Long, Long" in 1968 after the fabled trip to India. It was placed on The Beatles album between Helter Skelter and Revolution 1. While it might sound like a typical love song, George was talking about finding God. The song has a quiet start, a raucous middle and an eerie ending. Part of the ending notes come courtesy of a bottle moving around on top of a speaker (thanks to Paul.) John did not play on this cut, there is also a great Hammond Organ accompaniment played by Paul.
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greg, we just arrived at Cathys house. See you guys tommorow Love Dadand Alice
Positive thoughts and best wishes coming from your friends at SeaTac.
Chris P.
Sounds like things are moving along pretty smoothly. When is the earliest you can receive visitors? And since I'll have to come in disguise anyway, should I be wearing a surgical mask and gown?
Hope everything is going well.
Love, Les and Cathy
X- I can have visitors anytime, visitors have to pass the difficult swirl the top of your head while patting your stomach test first. Chris, thanks for the note; say hi to everyone for me. Cathy- I had a bout with nausea and vomiting last night- feeling better this morning.
Glad you are feeling better,
Love, Cathy
I enjoy the lovely song you have posted by George, thanks! Glad to know you are feeling better. I will keep praying for the strength you need to keep up the spirit and to have your physical condition in the right place to get the best result you need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!! :-)
I was thinking about Alan and Mary's boat trip in Utah and I started to remember our trip there, that was a fun summer! The kids climbing on those rocks and the beautiful stars at night. When all this is over with for you, we should plan a trip down to southern Utah. There's so much there to see. Think pleasant thoughts, I'm so proud of you for all you have been through, Cathy
I had quite a few visitors today who sure helped pass the time, thanks Dad, Alice, Cam, Robin, Carol, Yvonne and Andrew. I just finished my last dose of cytoxin and am looking forward to the next phase of this process. Thank you Cathy and Alice for the kind words. Cathy, a trip to Utah sounds great! Next spring or summer it is! I will be posting tomorrow, it should be emotional.
Wish I were closer physically to where you are now, Greggers... I would definitely come visit you there and entertain you with some kind of electronic cop cookie jar! Please know that I am following your progress closely and ache for you and your family during this challenging time... YOU ARE DOING MIRACULOUSLY!!!! Keep it UP!!! Hugs! KKW
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