Hi there...whoever of you visit here :)
For a day starting out with a bone marrow biopsy, it sure was a good one!! Since I wasn't planning on being able to eat breakfast or go out in case they decided to take me for the biopsy earlier than 2:30 when I was scheduled, I decided to stay in bed a little longer...until Jaime showed up at 8:15...I was so happy to see him! I didn't realize how much I had missed him. I then had to ready myself to hug and kiss Daniel good bye since he had to go back to SRQ to go to work. It was another most fabulous 3 days with one of my many caregivers. They're so bossy though!!
15 minutes later my nurse told me transport was coming to get me since they had a spot for me down at the Bone Marrow Biopsy department. That was great news...gave me visions of breakfast upon return right away!
By 11:00, Jaime was holding my hand and I was able to see his face, so up we were taken, back to our room and breakfast was had by us both. More antibiotic IVs and lunch rolled into one and a knock on the door by the roaming harpist to play us some sweet tunes to try and keep me relaxed before getting disconnected and running off to my yoga class at the Hope Lodge...I can say "my" yoga class because I was the only student and had this wonderful teacher by and to myself. It was truely wonderful, in fact she will be coming to my room on Monday for a private, in-room lesson.
After yoga it was back to the room to be reconnected to the wall and after a few wonderful visits with some of my sweetest friends by phone, while Jaime went hunting for a few organic must haves, it was time for Daniel's yummy stew and a few "chocolate haystacks". Another disconnect from 7:30 til 10...so on went my mask and off we went for an hour and a half walk around the USF campus...what a beautiful night for our walk...I think even Jaime liked it!
So that's about it for now. Jaime's in charge now. Tomorrow afternoon we should get some new and hopefully improved results from the biopsy, but first, I must secure my disconnection before 3:00 for tomorrow's yoga class!
Chau for now from Spa Moffitt where I plan to have as much fun as I can while I can. My next stay here will be long and there will be no escapes and probably no picnic, so I'm making every minute count!
Thank you for all your sweet, funny and most caring cards and notes,
My love to you all,
Carol
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My dearest schvester(for readers, that's our affectionate Yiddish term for each other meaning sister)-
ReplyDeleteYou are probably the one and only person staying at Moffitt who figured out every possible way to take advantage of what's there for the heart, mind, soul, & body! You are so smart to be so focused on escaping whenever possible and tending the garden of Carol in any and every spare moment! I love you to pieces, Susan
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”- Theodore Roosevelt
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled on this quote in one of my colleagues' email signature ...clearly Carol is the true source of this quote and Teddy Roosevelt is a copycat! (Sister, Susan)
Hi Mrs. Gray
ReplyDeleteIt's Julie Ho. I finally got a chance to check out your blog and well I just wanted to say hello. It has been such a long time since I've seen you and Alexia informed me of what is going on. My thoughts are with you and praying for you everyday.
Through college you were so gratious and nice to all of us and its my turn to cook you chinese...organic of course! whenever you are ready you let me know.. a care package will be on its way!
With much love! XO
Julie Ho
Momma Gray,
ReplyDeleteIt was great to read about your progress, i've been keeping an eye on this blog for about a month now. So glad to see your taking full advantage of what moffit has to offer. Having Dan around has been a pleasure, and I hope to see you sometime soon.
Love always,
Geoffrey Igartua
Hi Cous, it is Cousin Arlene here. I had no idea Moffit offered so many healing services. Now all they need is some water and you could bring your boat and you, or Daniel, could take you out on the water. There must be a big pond there somewhere, what a great idea huh? You are amazing, we are all following along and praying for you. Luv ya bunches, arlene and paul
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