Hello, everyone.
We had a bit of a hectic Christmas week-end. All the grandchildren hd various ailments (pneumonia, Ear infections, stomach bug....) so we ended up with a split celebration with me wearing a mask and having to sit at least three feet away from anyone. Some healthy and recovering family members spent Christmas Day at Alan and Brooke's house. They put on a delicious buffet and a good time! The other members of the family came to our house on Sunday. So we got to see everyone, but not everyone saw each other.......So next week-end, we are going to try again for an all-family get together, as long as everyone is healthy and we don't have another blizzard!
The Monday after Christmas I got a call from Anthony, the nurse in charge of my Clinical trial at Boston Medical Center. He said my white cell count was extraordinarily low ( a common side effect of the treatment I am receiving). He told me to discontinue the remainder of the clinical trial drugs (Revlimid and Dexamethosone) until the count went up. Also the mask is now standard gear if I am around the grandkids or anyone, really.....Only air kisses and air hugs allowed. We'll check in tomorrow (Jan. 3) to see what the next move is.
Hope everyone had a fun New Year's weekend. I was NOT sorry to see 2010 in the rear view mirror. Looking forward to a healthy and happy 2011 for all! (Oh, and let's not forget the Patriots! Go Pats....all the way to Dallas!)
Steve sends greetings! And special thanks for all of our Christmas cards, treats and meals. We couldn't do this without such support.
Love, Cilla
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ReplyDeleteCilla,
I hope the road ahead is filled with good news and lots of blessings for you and your family!
Love and kisses (and hugs),
Laura
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You are always in our thoughts. Especially during the holidays! We served up some tasty yule glugg this year and toasted the wrong-way Weatherbees! Do you perhaps use Skype for video chatting up there? Grant would love to see all of you via his computer. Much love - Nat, Grant and Janice
ReplyDeleteCilla, Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Jim Caverly
ReplyDeleteHi Cilla, Hope you are doing well and your white blood cells were just on vaca in Dec. Keep us posted on how you all are doing! 2011 is going to be a better year for all! Prayers and Air Hugs! Cheryl
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