Last night I learned to "knit in the round" using circular needles. At first, the needles gave me trouble. That plastic line between the two needles wouldn't cooperate. But I finally got control of them; and with a lot of help from some online videos and tutorials, I soon had a project well on its way. I'll show and tell more about that later. It's a fun project that some of you knitters might like to try.
I also worked on my siggy blocks this weekend. Still not finished, but getting close.
Vann and I are planning to do some relaxing this week. Last week was a blur of activity--not much of it fun. Chemo Monday and Tuesday. Neulasta shot and tax accountant on Wednesday. Shopping and another accountant on Thursday. Preparing food for a neighbor who had just lost her dad Friday. Neighbor's dad's memorial service and wake Saturday. We were so tired by yesterday, we missed church again. We hate to miss church. It seems to get the whole week off to a poor start.
The neulasta shot has some pretty severe side effects, as Dr. L told us it would have. The shot was necessary to boost Vann's white blood cell production (which the chemo has adversely effected). I guess all those white cells making babies is hard on the body. Vann has been very achy and has had stomach problems for several days. As he says, every time he gets to feeling good, they give him something to make him feel bad again.
I'm hoping everyone's week is off to a good start. Hugs from us.
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On 03/30/2009, valerie said ...
That is so true. Sometimes the medicenes side effects make us sicker. I am glad you all are going to have a relaxing week this coming week. I can't wait to see your siggys nad your knitting project.
On 03/30/2009, Lavender Dreamer said ...
It's nice to have creative projects to do! I hope you have a good week...a much better week!
On 03/30/2009, sherry said ...
Glad to hear you & Vann will have a relaxing week...you both deserve it! :)
On 03/30/2009, Rian said ...
Hugs back atcha both! Hope Vann's troubles are over soon. It's tough sledding when your sweetie is sick.
On 03/31/2009, Joan said ...
Gosh sounds like you need a quieter week after last week. Take it easy both of you.
On 03/31/2009, michele said ...
Gosh I do hope he feels better soon and he heals quickly. Looking forward to seeing your finished blocks.
On 03/31/2009, Julie Size said ...
Don's WBC count gets low as well and when it gets under 2000 the doc usually gives him a shot called Nupogen. It makes him ache more than the normal chemo he is on...so I completely understand.
Thank you so much for the sweet comment you left on our blog. It means so much to me that people are listening and praying!
I will also pray for your Vann!
On 03/31/2009, Trudy Neill of Windemere Farm said ...
Hi Susan and Vann,
Just a quick note to say I am thinking of you as always. Spring is here at Windemere Farm. I have 65 new chicks of various types and 7 new turkey poults too. I have 21 raspberry starts planted and a ton of seedlings ...all ready to take to the first Farmer's Market on April 25th. Things will remain busy here now, also ready to cut the 5 acres of grass already and get the garden areas tilled. In the meantime, I am sewing and knitting and trying to keep my sanity. BIL has finished his radiation and his chemo continues . SIL is an angel as always and is holding down the fort for them.
Hope your week is a good one and that the healing abounds about you!
Love,
Trudy
On 04/01/2009, hunnybunny said ...
I'm so sorry that Vann isn't feeling well, lots of rest for you two! Isn't kn itting in the round the most remarkable calming feeling once you get into it? I hope you really like it.
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