We get the keys to or new place today. I never realized that I had so much stuff. I'm going to list some stuff on EBAY and Craigs list. Charlene is coming over to help me to day. Most everyone else I know is working. Thank God he weater is going to be nice. I had sort of a tuff week One day good and one day bad. Monday I thought I was going to die and wanted to but I didn't give.
The chemo was so bad this time because they couldn't give the medicine that normally they do. That is because of a infection med that another doctor gave me. This they discovered at the last momement. The dr came back later and said if I would have taken it I could have died. So I'm thankful for my good doctors that are so carefull. Please forgive my typing etc as both hands are numb and I'm not used to having to look at the keys.
Once again thanks for all your support, may God bless you all.
Love,
Larry
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sick, Sick, Sick
Just a real quick note to let you all know that dad did have to have chemo yesterday. He is on some medication for an infection and because of that medication they could not give him his anti nausea medication. Dad has been very sick. He said that he could feel it immediately when the chemo started and that even his eye balls hurt. When mom got home from work he said she couldn't even talk to him because it hurt to listen. So mom left him asleep, all bundled up in blankets despite the warm weather and a bowl just in case... and went to a wine tasting across the street. While she was out he decided to go to the office and fell and hit his head. I didn't talk to them today so I don't know how he is doing now. I will talk to them tomorrow and update then.
Thanks for your prayers and words of encouragement for dad.
Thanks for your prayers and words of encouragement for dad.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
TO THE RHEUMER MONGER'S ROOM THANK YOU FROM LARRY CAMERON
Thanks to everyone in this room for their support. At times I was really down and
out until I joined this group. Some I have known for 10-15 years and helped me most when it was determined that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis. Most definitely some of the sleetiest people in the world. Some live in Australia, but they make me feel like a next door neighbor. Thank you all and my deepest love goes to you all.
out until I joined this group. Some I have known for 10-15 years and helped me most when it was determined that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis. Most definitely some of the sleetiest people in the world. Some live in Australia, but they make me feel like a next door neighbor. Thank you all and my deepest love goes to you all.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
THANK YOU from Larry Cameron
I would like to thank all those that have helped, supported and prayed for me. THANKS!!! To the Douglass family who started this blog a great big thanks. And to
my precious daughter I can't thank enough.
It is so good to have days that I almost feel normal. I really miss my work but
I am becoming a pretty good housemaid. Even cooking. I never would have believed I would be in this position.
Thank you Sherry for putting up with my extremely bad attitude that I have had at times, it seems to come natural. I'll try to do better. I do love you.
With out you I'm sure I would have been passed away several months ago.
my precious daughter I can't thank enough.
It is so good to have days that I almost feel normal. I really miss my work but
I am becoming a pretty good housemaid. Even cooking. I never would have believed I would be in this position.
Thank you Sherry for putting up with my extremely bad attitude that I have had at times, it seems to come natural. I'll try to do better. I do love you.
With out you I'm sure I would have been passed away several months ago.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Packing
Thought I would jot just a quick note. Dad got their move date changed to the 2nd weekend of September. This will allow for people to help them move and also gives them a bit longer to get packed up. Dad said that it is sometimes hard to pack because he is trying to pack from a chair.
Dad's chemo went well. Dad's said that his doctor is so sick of seeing him that he is taking off for 6 weeks. Dad was excited because he thought he also got 6 weeks off but not the case. They want him to still come in at his regular 3 week appointment to check his blood count. That will determine if he gets chemo that day or if he can wait another 3 weeks for when the doctor returns.
He has good days and bad days but the good days seem to be more than in the past. I just hung up from mom and dad this morning and dad sounds really good. He said he actually almost feels normal. Well, we all know that dad has never been "normal" but I'm glad that he is feeling good. He keeps telling me that if he could just come to the acceptance that he will never be the same that he could maybe move forward. But you know what Dad? God doesn't want us to be the same. I know that your circumstances have changed because of this horrible diseases and that is the unfortunate part. But you have also changed in appreciating God and your family and other people and that is good.
So.... go out and enjoy your breakfast at Miller's this morning and whatever else you have planned today. It's a good day!
Dad's chemo went well. Dad's said that his doctor is so sick of seeing him that he is taking off for 6 weeks. Dad was excited because he thought he also got 6 weeks off but not the case. They want him to still come in at his regular 3 week appointment to check his blood count. That will determine if he gets chemo that day or if he can wait another 3 weeks for when the doctor returns.
He has good days and bad days but the good days seem to be more than in the past. I just hung up from mom and dad this morning and dad sounds really good. He said he actually almost feels normal. Well, we all know that dad has never been "normal" but I'm glad that he is feeling good. He keeps telling me that if he could just come to the acceptance that he will never be the same that he could maybe move forward. But you know what Dad? God doesn't want us to be the same. I know that your circumstances have changed because of this horrible diseases and that is the unfortunate part. But you have also changed in appreciating God and your family and other people and that is good.
So.... go out and enjoy your breakfast at Miller's this morning and whatever else you have planned today. It's a good day!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Great Weekend
Mom and Dad had a great weekend. Saturday was mom's company picnic. The company is very family oriented and open these special events up to family members (as I have mentioned in past blogs my mom works for an AMAZING company), Aunt Charlene and Chuck went with them. Mom said dad ate like a horse, 3 corn on the cobs, 3 sish-ka-bobs and a beer amongst other goodies. They were there for 3 hours and enjoyed visiting with people and just being out amongst the living. When they got home dad was pretty tired. Today they went and picked up some prescriptions and some groceries and stayed close to home.
The big news is that mom and dad are moving at the end of the month. They are staying in the same apartment complex but will be down-sizing. They are going to go to a 1 bedroom because it will save them $225 a month. For them right now, that is a huge amount that can help pay for utilities. We're still working out details because they are suppose to move on Sept 1st but that is a Tuesday and most people can't help then because they are working. They obviously can't move on their own so dad is going to talk to the managers and see what can happen to change that date.
This week is a chemo week. Dad has had 3 weeks off so I am sure it will be a bit difficult to make himself do it. The last couple of treatements have been difficult on him so I pray that this one will be a bit easier.
Just a note to say that dad would welcome phone calls, visits, cards, emails, etc. He has mentioned a time or two that people must have forgotten about him. It has been a difficult transition for him to be a self-employed plumber to a cancer patient with limited people contact. A couple days this week he was very depressed. A friendly voice or a cheery card or a plate of cookies can work wonders for the blues.
With appreciation....
The big news is that mom and dad are moving at the end of the month. They are staying in the same apartment complex but will be down-sizing. They are going to go to a 1 bedroom because it will save them $225 a month. For them right now, that is a huge amount that can help pay for utilities. We're still working out details because they are suppose to move on Sept 1st but that is a Tuesday and most people can't help then because they are working. They obviously can't move on their own so dad is going to talk to the managers and see what can happen to change that date.
This week is a chemo week. Dad has had 3 weeks off so I am sure it will be a bit difficult to make himself do it. The last couple of treatements have been difficult on him so I pray that this one will be a bit easier.
Just a note to say that dad would welcome phone calls, visits, cards, emails, etc. He has mentioned a time or two that people must have forgotten about him. It has been a difficult transition for him to be a self-employed plumber to a cancer patient with limited people contact. A couple days this week he was very depressed. A friendly voice or a cheery card or a plate of cookies can work wonders for the blues.
With appreciation....
Monday, August 3, 2009
A Word from Dad
Well I wish I would have stayed home after church yesterday. We decided to go picture taking. First picture, I fell and either cracked or broke a rib. But we decided to go on because it really didn't hurt that bad. Well, I fell again taking another picture. That did it; we went home. Of coarse unloading Sherry's scooter I fell again. That did it. I have only been seen in the house since.
God bless and take care, Larry
What dad didn't say above is that his first fall was on his chest and he came very close to hitting the chemo port that is about 2 or 3 inches from his heart. If he would have hit the upper part of his chest any harder, the port could have punctured his heart. The story would have been a lot different than a few sore ribs. Thankfully, he chose to stay inside today but he is very, very sore. Mom says he looks like a piece of raw meat because his hands and elbows and legs are all skinned up.
We appreciate all of your prayers and support.
God bless and take care, Larry
What dad didn't say above is that his first fall was on his chest and he came very close to hitting the chemo port that is about 2 or 3 inches from his heart. If he would have hit the upper part of his chest any harder, the port could have punctured his heart. The story would have been a lot different than a few sore ribs. Thankfully, he chose to stay inside today but he is very, very sore. Mom says he looks like a piece of raw meat because his hands and elbows and legs are all skinned up.
We appreciate all of your prayers and support.
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