On Monday I trekked to The University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora for a CT Scan, blood tests, and a visit with my Oncologist, Dr. Kamdar - and the results? ALL GOOD!
While Dr. Kamdar would have preferred a PET Scan (Medicare would not approve it) the CT Scan showed a reduction in size of in one of my suspect lymph nodes and no growth in another one, and no enlarged lymph nodes in other spots. My spleen is down to normal size. These are results we were hoping for combined with excellent blood test results. Dr. Kamdar says I am doing exceptionally well for someone who had a bone marrow transplant six months ago. She went so far as to take me off my flying restrictions - I am free to travel based on my overall health and my white blood cell counts. I don’t have to see Dr. Kamdar for another three months, and I won’t have another scan for six months. All good and wonderful news.
The bone marrow transplant did what it was supposed to do and I’ve got another few years ahead of me and I can get on with living. Last year beginning about this time I was in pain, had no energy, was having a difficult time eating, and generally was going downhill. This year I feel really good, though I wish I had the energy I did a few years ago. I suppose part of it is being on the verge of hitting 70 years of age.
On other news...
In November we had visitors from Michigan and then California. John and Carol - Sharon’s brother and sister-on-law took a train trip from Grand Rapids, to Chicago, to Omaha, then Denver and back. They were here for fours days. Unfortunately, Sharon was in Chesapeake Virginia that week! I showed John and Carol the sights of Longmont, Loveland, and Rocky Mountain National Park and we had a good visit.
For Thanksgiving the Reyes family and Jan Lobbes came for a visit. We had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner here with them and on Friday we went to Rocky Mountain National Park after the ladies enjoyed a tour of Celestial Seasonings. Rocky Mountain National Park was a hit with David because while we were there it started snowing - well more sleet than snow, but it was a new experience for him. Jan got to use her Senior National Parks Pass for the first time. It was a short trip up to the Park, but enjoyable. I am enjoying the ability to head up there anytime I want.
Weather wise this month has been interesting - from snow to record high temperatures and sunny skies. Sunrises and sunsets have been spectacular.
I have made great progress on the basement. We had flooring put in the basement except in the area of my shop and I have finished a bead-board ceiling in the “booze room.” I am now working on the “TV Room” ceiling. We used the TV Room as a bedroom for David and it worked well. I’ve painted the walls and put up baseboard. With some caulking and touchup paint that part will soon be done. As I put up the bead-board ceilings I am replacing the shop lights with recessed LED lighting. Looking good!
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