August 25, 2010

Wednesday-Well what started out as a good day ended with a little chaos.

Cody was all set to go to the movies and stepped back into the house at the last minute to get some cologne, and he tweaked his back. He was in pain and we called the girls to come here instead. It hurts his pride. He was feeling so good and moving around well and then one little sudden move sent him into spasm. So the girls came here and watched a movies, ate pizza and played games. I got the last minute things done so that was good.

Then around 8pm, I noticed Xena lying around and panting. She was drooling too. When I called her get up, she came into the hallway and peed. Not like her at all! So I quickly got her lease and walked her outside, just in case she was losing it all. Cody started to cry at this point and was so worried. I got his friend, Tom to come help me and took her to an emergence vet. She was not looking like herself and was a mush. She is usually this happy kinda dog. So they examined her ($200) and said nothing basically. Her temp was fine and the drooling could mean she was nauseous. Like I need this now! There was a $652 estimate if we wanted blood work and an xray. Or she could get the shot for her nauseous and see how she does. Thank God for Moira. I called her and she said take her home and she would come and see how she is. We got the shot and Xena came out almost back to herself. Weird!! I hope that maybe she ate something that did not sit well or that is was just, who knows??? We got her home, Cody was still so upset. Moira came and the night ended around 10pm with her. Thank God for Moira! I hope Xena will have a good night and she will be fine. Moira knows where to take her if not. Tom took Jazzy home and we settled down for some sleep around 11. Phew! I got almost 2 years with no sickness from the dogs and now the night before we leave, first time in over 2 years, and this happens! Hoping it all works out!!! Night all.

August 24, 2010

Tuesday-well, today we got the drs blessing and are set for the trip. I have a lot to do over here to get things ready. I am making sure I bring extra pills just in case. We are allowed to skip his IV for 2 days and that will help with not having to bring all that stuff. His potassium and magnesium are still low so having to keep that going. He got a dose today and will get more in pills and we are looking at foods with both. He does not eat bananas so looking for other foods.

We had to go to Friday's for a late lunch and he ate a little there. He is napping now and I should be too and he wants more sausage when he gets up. It will be an early night for me for sure. It is a dreary night too so that should help. One more day and we are off....I am so nervous about it but I am sure he will be fine! Can't wait to see Casey. He may be deployed soon and that worries me so it will be good to see him...keep praying for us.

August 23, 2010

Monday-Lazy day and it seems like I ran errands all day. Trying to get things worked out for the trip. Cody went to physical therapy and did really well again! He ate 3 sausages today!!

He stayed up late with me till after 11 and Casey called about that time. It was really good to hear his voice and Cody (and me!) cannot wait to see him. We are leaving early Thursday and will see him that afternoon. It was another good day....I missed going to Corinne's today and missed seeing everyone and their babies. I know I could have gone but I cannot be that far away from Cody, just in case. We were both going and were going to hang out by the pool but what a yucky day!

August 22, 2010

Sunday and finally so GREAT news! Casey passed his final ranger phase and is a full fledged US ARMY RANGER!! So proud of him. I missed his call this morning but heard from Nicole. It is 8 pm and I am waiting for him to call. I cannot wait to see him and God willing, Cody and I will be flying down on Thursday! I am praying hard for this to happen.

Today we had a great day. Happy Birthday to my good friend, Corinne.

Cody and I went to TGIF's for lunch and then we had the Ducks game. He invited Brittany to come and it was fun until it rained. We decided to leave early and he wanted Subway so I dropped he and her off and went to get the movie he wanted. They are here now watching a movie. Not sure what became of the 'relationship' part but maybe he will tell. I am not going to press for the info. It was so good to see him like this.

I am so proud of my boys. They are strong troopers and so amazing. Both have a lot going on and are succeeding in their toughest endeavors. Cody will get there too. I know it. One day at a time and we are doing well with that motto.

Enjoy the rainy Sunday night. It was a good day despite the rain.

August 21, 2010

Saturday-Good day today. I got out for a little while and had lunch with a friend and Cody hung here. He was good. When I got back, he was ready to get out so we could not think of anything to do so we went to the Tanger outlets in Deer Park. We needed a gift so we took a long walk and he did well. We drove home and he wanted Subway. He had his sausage again today and ate the whole thing. He feels good. We hung out tonight and all was pretty good. He felt nauseous right before bed and I am hoping it just passes and that is it. He was so cute today. Tomorrow we have the LI Ducks game and he is having a girl come. I thought I was right in guessing that he liked her. Well, today he told me he was going to 'ask her out'. I guess this is meaning to be his girlfriend. I told him to wait until the game is over, just in case. So cute. So let's hope it does not rain and we can go to the game. I was told I have to go take a walk at some point. Funny.

So hoping for a quiet night here...sweet dreams.

august 20, 2010

Friday-Well, I am happy to say Cody is feeling better than he has felt in a long time. I hope it stays that way and he continues to get better. Today he scared the crap out of me. He usually sleeps late. Today he comes walking out of his room around 9 and I thought I was seeing a ghost. He scared me. He smiled and was up. We hung out most of the morning and then we went to get groceries. He came with me and picked out a few things. He came home and ate hot italian sausage. And he ate one whole one!! He was so happy. We then went to the car shop to get the new shocks for his truck so he hung out there for a little while. He loves those guys. It is good for him. We went to Subway then and he ate there. He is doing good with the eating. We had a nice conversation there. I asked him if he ever thought about all this. I asked him if he remembered that first day at Huntington Hospital and he said no. He said he did remember at Schneider's when we told him he had cancer and he lost it. He said he thought he was going to die and he got upset. He asked me if I thought he was going to also. He then said it has changed him and he now does not worry about the little things. He said when he hears people complaining or talking about problems, he thinks they really do not have problems. He said he still feels so lucky. It does change you and it changed him.

Our friends continue to amaze me. We got a card and a mass card from a teacher I work with. It came out of nowhere and we are so lucky. We also got a letter from a friend that Cody played soccer with. His family sent a donation to "Friends of Karen". They are a foundation that helps us with some of our bills. So special, thanks Amy!!!! We are truly blessed. With all that we go through on a daily basis, it is nice to get the mail and see how many friends think of us!

Cody feels great!! It brings me to tears. I hope to God he stays that way and we can make this trip. I hope to God that Casey passes. Keep your fingers crossed! And your toes for that matter!!

A friend from high school that reconnected with had a devastating loss. Her husband had leukemia. We had talked about all this as her husband was preparing for a bone marrow transplant next month. They had a memorial service for him and I hope she and her girls are hanging in there. It was kinda a shock as he was doing so well too. As you know, it hit close to home and I am uspet by this.

Have a good weekend everyone!

August 19, 2010

Thursday-So today we had to go back to Sloan for bloodowork. Cody feels so good! I dropped him off up front since the parking garage line was so long. He goes up and checks in and gets started. He needs to do that every now and then. His magnesium is still low so he needed a bolus of that. He is doing well otherwise. Counts are good, he looks good and seems to be getting more energy which is awesome. We got home around 2 and we went to TGIF's for lunch, a late lunch. Then we drove and ran some errands. He wanted to stay out so we took a ride and visited a friend. Then he wanted Subway. I am glad he is eating. He seems so happy that he can eat. The bathroom issues are so much better too! I hope he stays this way. In one week, we will see Casey, if all works. Please add him to your prayers. Love my boys!!!