I did some research this morning and discovered that the moon is in the seventh house, and Jupiter has aligned with Mars a number of times since 1969. The 5th Dimension recorded this medley that originally came from the Broadway musical Hair. They ended up recording several other late 60's and early 70's hits like Up, Up and Away. We were still involved in Vietnam, there was some political unrest, and the end of the decade was fast upon the country. Different times indeed.
The Seattle area finally let the sunshine in today, we awoke to a blue sky and a promise of summer for at least a week. Yvonne and I just started my daily infusion of liquids including high doses of magnesium and potassium. I have been low in those two minerals for about ten days, taking supplements four time a day plus the fluid. It is day + 53 since my transplant. I feel fortunate that I have only had minor issues. Reaching out to other Leukemia patients I have discovered we all go through the loss of taste, feeling in hands and feet, hair, appetite, strength, and energy. The only differences are the level or severity of effects. So far, I am in the "handling it OK crowd" Other leukemia side effects include feeling cold (or hot) all of the time. I am in the cold camp, and will have difficulty not being able to fully enjoy the sun. (I can't be in the sun for any length of time while I am immuno-suppressed), I already have sun screen on and will enjoy the warmth with hat and long sleeves.
John, our prayers are with you. Live Happy- Greg
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I am very happy to see you posting!! Glad to know you are among the "handling it OK crowd"!! You stay tough, strong and positive!! Enjoy the sun carefully, it is powerful!! Take care of yourself and Yvonne. :-) Live Strong and Happy!
Yes summer is finally here! Our prayers are for your full recovery.
Love, Cathy
Greg, hope to see you guys next week if thats ok.Praying for you to make it all the way. Love dad and Alice
Thanks Alice, Cathy, Dad. I went our Department's promotion ceremony today, got a little tired but had a great time. See you next week Alice and Dad.
Hi Greg,
I tested positve for Lupus. I've had a ton of blood work done at my request. I can only hope and pray that it's been Lupus all along and not als. They can treat Lupus.
Love, Cathy
Hi Greg-
Just caught up on all your great posts and music--I've always loved Boston and Cheap Trick. It has been a busy few months and I haven't been making it in to my office computer.
WOW!! It sounds like you are making amazing progress! Really enjoyed the pictures of you and Yvonne and Natalie. You all look great... and happy! So good to hear the sun is shining. Hope the heart is quieting down and the side effects are fading. It is good for us to hear what you are dealing with. Looking forward to that 100 days for you. Yes, like Lance, just keep riding.
Always thinking of you guys..
Mary D.
Greg , Yvonne how do you like the hot temps ? See you next week. Love Dad and Alice
What hot temps? I am cold all of the time, so the 95-100 temps are fine with me. I can't go into the sun much, it is warm when I am in the direct sun though. I've had a minor fever for a week, that might be the reason I am cold all of the time.
:) Greg
Cathy! I will put in a special request to the man upstairs that you have Lupus instead of ALS. Great news I hope! Love, Greg
Thanks,
I hope you get over that fever and start to warm up. Yeah I'm glad summer made an appearance, the clouds were depressing me.
Looks like the finish is well in view although still a period of time away, and the marathon continues.
You and Yours remain in my prayers !
Hank
You need to start swinging a bat asap...not that you're going to hit anything anyway. I'll be throwing some major league heat right at your bald head. Batter up!
Anon or is it Stephen Strasburg? I thought you were busy with that last place team in D.C. I have lost a few MPH off of my fastball, kinda like Jamie Moyer. If I could shake a 10 day fever I would call you out for a wiffle challenge today! Greg
Hey Greg.. just catching up on your progress.. you are doing awesome! We are getting the really hot temps over here now. I love it, but do need to take time out in the afternoon for a quick nap then back at ranch work in the evening when things cool off. Hope you are able to warm up..
Hang in there.. I think of you often..
Linda
Thanks Linda, day + 57 today, I might be developing some GVHD (I will blog about that soon) but am doing pretty good with 43 days to go to my graduation from Fred Hutch.
Greg
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