Thursday, August 26, 2010

Getting better

I've been home now for a glorious 11 days now, and am making gradual progress on the "getting better" front. I can walk to the end of the block and back now on JP's arm, and eat all my meals at the table (or outside when the weather is nice). Miriam bought me several loose dresses that are easy to put on and that cover my nephrostomy packs - they are comfortable enough to sleep in, so that during the day I am always ready for visits.

We have rented a hospital bed that is snugged up to the front bay window, from which I can see into the garden, and even watch the traffic if I get really bored. A few days ago I felt focused enough to begin reading again, and I have devoured "The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver and am racing through "Her Fearful Symmetry" by Audrey Niffenegger - both very different, but excellent books. I am trying to sort out my email and Facebook messages, an hour or so each day, but the task seems so daunting that I fear that for most people I'll just have to hope that they are reading my blog to keep up with my progress. JP, Eric and I play Quiddler most days, and I can just about stay up for one game. I can also manage to watch a movie at night before going to bed. I sleep long and restful nights and hope that before long my gut will sort itself out. I am meant to start chemo again next Wednesday, but have an appointment on Monday with my oncologist to make sure that I am strong enough. This kidney ordeal has been so rough that I look back on my days of chemo with something approaching nostalgia - ask me to reconfirm this in another week...

4 comments:

haifa said...

Hey Anne. I wanted to say that I am so glad to hear that you are back home and feeling better. Sending you huge hugs from sunny vancouver :)

Ella said...
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Ella said...

Hi Anne!I've been reading your blog all along and my heart 'jumps of joy'(literal spanish translation) in every progress you make. I admire your strenght, you are so inspiring and amazing.
Best of all for you and your caring family.
Mariana (RCNUWC 99-01)

Anonymous said...

Anne, just heard of cancer and stumbled upon the blog but will follow it. I know we all take our health for granted. Love to you and I will keep you in my prayers.
Harold Harmon Wedowee

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