October Scan and Assorted Other Items

October is heading for a finish that’s a lot more “normal” now. Most importantly, my father’s dementia has cleared substantially. He is still in need of regular assistance but he is aware and capable. Our plan was to have him come up yesterday to stay for a month or two either with us or in a facility nearby. We had found one near my brother in Pennsylvania that sounded good and was reasonably priced (insurance wouldn’t cover it). However, at the eleventh hour, Robbie located a nurse in my father’s community who agreed to stay with him in his guest room and help him while he recuperates. Dad wanted to stay in his own house which, beside the comfort of being home, is much better laid out for someone with difficulty walking. So, we struck the deal and Rob came home solo yesterday.

We were all very glad to see her! The kids and I did fine in her absence, but she has a way of running the place that everyone likes. So, the boss is back and we’re all getting back to the usual routine. And just in time!

I had a CT scan today and have my meeting with the onc next Tuesday. I expect that there will be more growth and that he will have me start chemo again very shortly. There’s an outside chance that the growth will be so slight that I can have a little more time, but I’m not counting on it. So for the next few days, I am preparing myself to go back into treatment. As you might imagine, I’m not that psyched about it. I like having hair and eyebrows. I like being able to eat anything I want without all the GI problems. I like not feeling sleepy or like a truck ran over me or both. But, you can’t always get what you want (copyright: Rolling Stones 1969).

In the meantime, we’re doing the usual things you’re probably doing this fall. The pumpkin is on the front stoop. The yard is full of leaves and acorns (to be cleared this weekend). Mid-semester progress reports have arrived from Morristown High and parent-teacher conferences are being scheduled. Dave had a game this afternoon (winning 22-8, improving to a season record of 4-2-1). Vicki and Dave are planning their big Halloween party at our house next Saturday. And…one of my favorite October activities…the Yankees are still alive (barely) in the playoffs!

Hope you are enjoying the season! Go Yanks!! BB