"Prepare for the worst"

There is very little on the physical side to report at this point since last week.  For the most part I've had a very good week with a great appetite and able to continue / finish some of my projects.  Last night I noticed a little spot of infection at the incision site of my port.  I got junk out of that spot and put neosporin on it overnight.  Today it looked much better, yet Leah called the oncology office to report what had happened.  We earned a visit out of it since they wanted to see it and apperently had no way of receiving a photo.  I went in for 2 reasons. First a blood draw to look for a possible infection and second to see a nurse and NP to look at the port incision where the infection had been.  My labs came back a little less shiny than you see your reflection in a mirrior but still shiny enough to say my numbers were all in the normal range.  It's  like saying if your gas tank is at 1/4 full that you're in normal range.  So tomorrow we take our bags like we're staying overnight because we're camping out in the chemo pod for the majority of the day.   

While talking with the NP she said,"Plan for the worst", therefore I was instructed to get one of my anti nausea meds on board prior to treatment tomorrow.  They will pre hydrate tomorrow and will give me emend which is the 48 - 72 hour anti nausea med.  I will stay on one of the two anti nause meds I have at home through Sunday at which that point I can take both of them I have at home.  If this works as expected I will stay ahead of nausea and I will try to stay hydrated. The only thing left for me is the mental part that goes with treatment.  I am currently scheduled for hydration on Monday.  If I get to Sunday/Monday and I feel good enough to keep hydrated on my own I have the option to cancel that appointment.  Obviously prayers are appreciated for calm mind and minimal side effects for this treatment cycle and that the best decisions can be made medically through the course of this and each treatment.

The past treatment was VERY rough on my body and yet through the middle of the roughest feeling I saw Jesus.  By now I've likely piqued your interest.  Leah has been one of the best at taking care of me.  Whether sitting with me no matter how crummy I felt, or just plain being my cheerleader when doing something she though I might never be able to do.  She has been amazing by thinking and being ten steps ahead of me both mentally and physically at most times.  She cared for me as I imagine Jesus would for each and everyone of his followers.  Thank you Leah for showing Jesus both inside and outside the home!

~Kent