Word from Hubby: More tests next week. Joy. But I'll take that to mean that there are options. No wonder he has cancer, the amount of radiation and chemicals that have been pointed at his body.
Xander: Am I right, Giles? Giles: I'm almost certain you're not. Though, to be fair, I haven't been
listening.
'Sleeper'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Connie Neil - Dec 30, 2013 2:17:36 pm PST #7636 of 30002
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WindSparrow - Dec 30, 2013 2:24:01 pm PST #7637 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Yeah, I like the guestimate of "there are options". Seems reasonable to me.
Connie Neil - Dec 30, 2013 2:33:38 pm PST #7638 of 30002
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Just talked to him. Not so much options as "how bad is this going to be for your heart? We need an echocardiogram. Oh, we should look at your bone marrow, too." He hates needles so much.
The chemo is going to be every three weeks and rough enough that it will require overnight admission to a hospital in Salt Lake. Granted, it's supposed to be the world's best cancer center--or way up there--but I wish it would be closer to home. 6 to 10 courses, then hopefully not again for 5-7 years. Depending on how much damage this does to his heart, of course.
He's currently taking a glass of wine and the cat to bed.
beth b - Dec 30, 2013 2:42:38 pm PST #7639 of 30002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
That sounds rough, Connie. He has this whole board on his side. May everything be just a little easier than planned.
WindSparrow - Dec 30, 2013 2:51:04 pm PST #7640 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Lots of ~ma that it isn't too rough on his heart, and that the chemo knocks this thing out of the park.
Slightly unusual - Sammie has joined me, and is purring loud enough for me to hear. these are her very best healing purrs. She did this when I had bronchitis, and when I had my wisdom teeth out. j I transmit them to you and your DH, Connie.
Zenkitty - Dec 30, 2013 3:06:14 pm PST #7641 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Well and diplomatically done, Andi!
I wish diplomacy and logic worked on my family situations. It might, if I could ever finish what I'm saying before someone starts shouting. Oh, who am I kidding, no it wouldn't. For a family of highly intelligent people, we are deeply resistant to logic when applied to us.
Connie, continuing ~ma for your Hubby, and you.
Typo Boy - Dec 30, 2013 3:54:27 pm PST #7642 of 30002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Is "shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on" too much of a cliche? Any colorful alternatives to convey the same sentiments.
Aims - Dec 30, 2013 4:19:50 pm PST #7643 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I was a TOTAL GROWN-UP!!
My siblings' and I are planning a surprise 60th for our dad's birthday and I have been feeling kind of left out of the planning and not knowing what my responsibilities were, etc. So instead of remaining pissy and growing my own resentment like a Chia Pet (TM), I called my sister and we talked and it is totally okay! Woot!
Thus endeth Onerous Task Day.
DavidS - Dec 30, 2013 4:27:25 pm PST #7644 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Good job, Aims.
I bestow upon you the Merit Badge of Dealing With Family Shit Like A Grown-Ass Adult.
Aims - Dec 30, 2013 4:30:22 pm PST #7645 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I humbly accept this badge on behalf of Grown-Ass Adults everywhere and am pleased to have, for the moment, joined their illustrious ranks.