October 12, 2010

Hey everyone!
Yesterday was a looonngg day. Began with the 9:30 Chemo class that was supposed to last 1 1/2 hours- ended being 2 1/2 hours. So that made us late for Craig's appointment to have the pic line put in. Which put us back at the house for lunch- then over to the hospital again around 1pm for that appointment, and after that lab work. Whew! I felt so horrible for Craig because the pic line looked pretty ugly. He hardly bruises but half of his forearm was black and blue. And after the drugs wore off he said it felt like someone stabbed him in the arm with a fork. yuck
When we got back to the house I dropped him off and went to run errands and get my flu shot. All of our family has to get flu shots so that we don't get sick then pass it on the Craig and his weakend immune system. I hate needles but the shot didn't really hurt at all. Which is a good thing- because I really don't want to be a baby about that kind of stuff when Craig is going thru so much!
Sara is already missing us- and I miss the kids. Sara called me crying Sunday evening in hysterics because she missed us- made me cry- but there isn't really anything I can do except talk to her everyday and see them on weekends. I did however put together a little care package for the kids- little books, little treats and things- I'm thinking I'm going to do this every week- maybe that will help with the seperation anxiety's.
And today Craig started his first round of Chemo and radiation. He'll be at the hospital for the whole day- chemo is 6 hours- I stayed home because I really hurt my back yesterday moving things around here in the house- I'm actually having to use my walking cane because it hurts so much. I couldn't get into the car even! ack- so I'm resting today- taking some of Craigs pain meds- and hopefully tomorrow- (I'm sure)- I'll be able to take him to his appointments. I feel horrible about him having to do this day by himself- like I'm being a bad wife to my darling husband- but once again- not something I can do anything about right now.
Our little house is so sweet and comfy- I'm very happy that we got it all together so that Craig will feel comfortable and at ease when he comes home from the Cancer Center- that was extremely important to me- the more comfortable he is the better I like it!
Thanks to everyone who is keeping us in your prayers- you are such a godsend-