Ralph spent Wednesday night at Michael's and Thursday night at Megan's and Nathan's. We are lucky that between the two taking him to and from the hospital, he had his port surgically placed and received 9 hours of chemo. Mallory held down the fort, at home. She makes every effort to keep things bacteria free.
This particular chemo causes the bladder to bleed. As a proactive measure, Ralph took pills to coat his bladder and needed to drink a glass of water and void every 90 minutes through Friday night into Saturday. He is fortunate that he did not get sick, so the pills worked. He also took anti-nausea pills for a few days, but he seemed to tolerate this chemo, well. He is tired but not bed ridden. He has noticed some hair loss. The anticipation of what is to come is making everyone anxious and emotional.
On Saturday, he and Jim enjoyed their weekly ride and Ralph enjoyed the relaxing sound of the waterfall and fountain in our healing garden. As soon as a St. Jude statue is placed, it will be complete. There are colorful birds that visit and entertain, too. He began his shots to boost white blood cells.
My parents visited on Sunday. We were able to spend the morning outside. I think everyone found peace. The weather, this weekend, was beautiful!
Michael, Erin, Megan, and my mother came for a picnic on Monday. Ralph's request was BBQ chicken, deer burgers, corn-on-the-cob, and baked beans. Again, the weather cooperated and we all had a great Memorial Day! Ralph started antibiotics and hourly temperature taking. He cannot have a reading of over 100.5.
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