Here is Orion, possibly sideways, looking great, feeling good. No nausea. Last chemo for this cycle is in an hour. More Etoposide. Then tomorrow he gets a shot of Neulasta and then he is free man. Well, not exactly free. Next Monday and Thursday he gets lab work done as they watch his white cells and platelets fall. Same the next week. Then we wait. As they rise high enough to knock them down again. His life for the next few months.
Good news on temporary housing for us in Boston. We will stay the next ten days at an MGH sponsored hotel floor in Somerville. Then we move to a furnished two bedroom on Beacon Hill that we zeroed in on this morning. Historic and folkloric brownstone where Paul Revere's horse died. It looks great, orion's bedroom looks out onto the cobblestone street. Nice little kitchen, better Internet than we have in Ashfield. Ten minute walk to MGH. I am feeling better!
Hope feeling good continues. I like that they are giving the Neulasta right away instead of waiting for the white cell count to plummet. Beacon Hill is lovely and your legs will get strong from walking the hills. Hope I get to visit you there sometime.
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Looks like things are progressing along in Boston. Keep up your spirits, stay strong, and keep sending us pictures and updates. They are so appreciated. I know I speak for all the readers when I say that we hope you can feel our best wishes and positive thoughts coming your way every day.
ReplyDeleteI worked for a designer in Ct and Ma who had a condo on Beacon Hill. At the time I lived temp. in Somerville - better know as Slumerville! It's probably changed quit a bit since I lived there. If not it does have fantastic Blues Clubs. Not that either one of you will be going out late at night to catch any Blues. Glad the living situation is taking form. And I'm sure much cheaper! BIG HUG MR.O
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all...glad things are coming together in Boston...Somerville (Davis Square) has great BBQ (Redbones), and music...if you're up for that.
ReplyDeleteMore snow coming here. It's good you're staying in place.
So glad to hear that Dad is feeling better, since Orion seems to be doing so well holding his own. You guys will make it just trudging along. Hey, how many of us have the house out here in the west plus a place on Beacon Hill? Pretty classy way to go. Love to you both. (Hope you get this one since the last message, apparently, didn't make it.) Ruth and Don
ReplyDeleteLoved all the pictures of Orion's smiling handsome face. You are a champ, O. You have both done well to have found a convenient place to stay and "breezed" through your first treatments. ....Love to you both.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like the plan is in place and that you all have found an apartment in the horstoric district. Paul knows more about Boston than I do, but even I have heard of Beacon Hill, and know that it is a good place to be while fighting this off. Glad to hear that things are moving right along and that Orion will have a break from Hosptial life for a few. We are thinking of you daily. Thanks for keeping the updates coming.
Love Annie & Paul
Ahhh, Beacon Hill. Home of America's first "Keep Off the Grass" sign, which obviously Paul Revere's horse ignored completely. I'm glad to see that you are in a lovely spot. Did I ever tell you about the time I worked on Beacon Hill, but that's another story (or "a horse of a different color", as it were). I'll save that story for the future. Until then, I love you. Keep up the good work.
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Christian and I have Orion, Sally and you in our thoughts- many well wishes to you all. We look forward to catching up & hearing of your adventure, and Paul Revere's Horse - perhaps the grass was greener on the brownstone side?
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