Glitch

Good morning once more from the Energy Capital of the Nation,

Today feels like it's going to be a good day.  I certainly hope so, as the last four days haven't been a lot of fun.  I've basically felt rotten.

We had a bit ... no not a bit ... a big glitch on Monday in my treatment.  After having my labs done early Monday morning Dr. Meade called & requested we come to see her, even though I had an appt scheduled for Tuesday with Dr. Mills and Wednesday with her.  When we got there, she met us as her door and escorted us straight to Dr. Mills, so I knew something was up.

Long story short.  My liver profile was up from 0.3 three weeks ago to 2.3 on Monday.  We knew this could happen with the chemo (Votrient) drug but I was sure hoping it wouldn't.  At any rate, I've been taken off the Votrient until we go to Denver on the 7th.  Dr. Lam's office said they may "challenge" me with the Votrient again or they may put me on a different drug, but until my liver heals I'm not on anything which really causes me concern.

Since we have to take the bad with the good, I'm hoping that whatever happens turns out to be better than the Votrient.  I do need to tell you though, I was in tears on Monday afternoon.  My wonderful family made it a lot easier on me, by all getting together and texting me at 3:30 (the time I would normally take the Votrient) with all their love.  I kept getting text, after text, after text.  That helped a lot!

On a lighter note, we have Jerry's mom all moved in to her new apt. and she really seems to like it.  We also have a birthday party to attend tomorrow afternoon at Godfather's Pizza for Tabor, Chuck's son, so we're looking forward to that.  He'll be 12 and it should be fun with lots of food and companionship.

We're excited to go to Denver, as Wally, Johanna, Jackie and Sherri are going to meet us on Sunday to visit and go to dinner.  It will be so good to see them.  While we love Gillette, we miss everyone in Southern Colorado ... although we don't miss the snow.  It avoided us this time, with only cold temps coming our way.  That's okay, though, as I'm sure we'll get our fair share.

Well dear friends and family, better close for now.  Have an awesome weekend and we'll be chatting on Monday.

Love to All,

L