And a Wonderful Saturday be it to You All

Ay. The air had a bit of a Fallish bite to er today.

Big difference from yesterday when it was quite nice. A Great day today with three pretty decent walks up and down the sidewalk by home and sat outside for a bit enjoying the sun. Carolyn and I had a wonderful Easter Supper at Art and Phil's with Darlene, Kathleen and Meagan. Gotta love turkey. Also realized that it was the first time since June 4th that I had actually sat at the kitchen table to eat! It had been either in my own bed, a hospital bed, in a chair with a tray, in a car, once at Pizza Delight. No pain. It was great. As was the supper and of course Phyllis' deserts.

My Back Vack (gonna start calling it that since I think we'll be together for a while) was turned up a notch which is a good sign. The extra mural nurse said my back looked better. A little more pink which is what she wanted to see.

Carolyn and I stayed close to home  today. Yesterday we went to Minto for a drive.

Still figuring out what I can and can't do without causing pain to my hip. I still believe my hip pain is completely unrelated to the cancer or back surgery. Mind you it is a lot better than it was this summer. I never would have been able to sit up at Art and Phil's table for an hour.

And yes, spoke to big sis Anita on the phone. She sounds great and sooooooo happy. She certainly seems to be on the same page as me. Her attitude was super. Really made me feel good.

Well I just talked turkey and I suspect over the next two days the rest of you will be Turkeying out. Or perhaps Hamming it up. Either way I hope you all enjoy. Catch you on the flip side. :)

Wayne

The Thursday After

We had a great day yesterday other than aggravating my hip a bit. Gotta be more careful. I sat up way too long. WE had left for Moncton and The CT Scan at 7:30 am, got back home at noon and I tweeked my hip (sciatic). Then like a fool I never really gave it a break by sitting up most of the afternoon and then all evening. Watched "No Country for Old Men". Love that movie.

So today is the Thursday after and I got out for a couple good walks but have been horizontal when I ain't moving. The hip will eventually get stronger as the rest of my leg builds muscle.

Pretty uneventful last couple of days. My vacuum is still pumping away and extra-mural will be in tomorrow to  change it. Great bunch of gals I tells ya!

Wayne

Monday, Monday.........

Rainy Monday. I guess we were due for some rain.

Countdown to Wednesday and another CT Scan. It is always a nice drive through the Salmon River Road and down the 126 to Moncton. CT Scan scheduled for like 9:30 am. No FOOD 4 hours prior. I'll have to get up at like 4:30 am and stuff my face with cookies ( Thanx Sue :) ).

Rob, Lori and Sophie up for a visit and Lori brought some tasty treats. Sophie played with Fido for the longest time. Fido appreciated it for sure. I think he would have went with them but that is Fides. He is a super gentle dog UNLESS you want to come into the house.

Feeling great today. Sooooooooo great in fact I am going to do something, actually eat something for dinner that I haven't had in a long time, Mr. Noodles!!!! I know, I know. I won't need to eat salt again for 2-3 years but I have a craving. Leave me alone!

I unsubscribed from Bell TV and have been hooked up to Netflix for the last week  or so. It'll take a little getting used to. No NB News which I miss. Terry Sequin in the morning. But it comes with a savings of almost $80 per month and I'm catching up on all the Degrassi Junior High episodes. Stephanie Kaye got drunk and went to the dance. Edge of your seat stuff.

May not get as much of a chance to exercise today. Carolyn says she don't mind cleaning my wheels though. Maybe one walk later. Took a few steps with my cane yesterday. Just a few. Bernadette MacFarlane who is our Office Manager with the NBSPCA donate the cane along with some other items her husband had when he was recovering from a back injury. It was really appreciated. Folks have been wonderful.

Okie Doke. Should I survive Mr. Noodle I'll post again soon. If not, then Carolyn will pass on the news. Later Everyone. Degrassi awaits.

Wayne

Non-Eventful Eventfulness!

Howse that for a title?

Really been very mundane the last few days. After chemo there seems to be a bit of a lull. I'm a little more tired and generally the meds wear me down a bit. The belly needle especially. Affects my taste buds believe it or not. Some foods I cannot eat.

Went to see my back surgeon on Wednesday to get an assessment of this slow healing incision and he decided to vacuum the wound to help drainage and promote quicker healing. Sounds kinda gross but it actually is kinda cool. Cept I have to lug around this little pump all the time but hey. Its a conversation starter.

Was to the DNR office today for a visit and spent an hour with Colleen. Guys must have all been out "workin'".

Walked a couple times today actually. Beautiful time of year. Getting outside to enjoy the sun so if you see me outside, stop in to say hi.

Feeling great folks. CT Scan next week and another chemo on the 21st. Other than that we are all " Happy, Happy, Happy!!!

Wayne

The Day After Chemo

Hey everyone. My third chemo session is complete and today I'm very very relaxed. Of course the steroid I'm on helps.

Next up will be a CT Scan in a couple of weeks to assess the effectiveness of the treatments and perhaps more chemo.

Yesterday was a long day. Carolyn and I left Chipman at 7:30 am and returned at 7:30 pm. The session went well and Carolyn stayed the entire day.

So the waiting game continues. Been doing some SPCA work, been wheeler walking for exercise and am getting a lot stronger. Really enjoy getting over to the office and joking around with the crew. That is one of the things I really miss. Whether in Miramichi at Air Ops or in Chipman at the District Office I'm very fortunate to work with such great crews. One of the things that is really helping with my spirits and recovery.

So everything is chugging along. Sorry I haven't been calling quite enough to my phone folks. Feeling fine!

Wayne