Sunday, November 29, 2015

Do I amuse you?


Just sayn'
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12 comments:

windbag said...

Yeah, you do actually.

November 30, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Trooper York said...

Thanks.

November 30, 2015 at 5:27 PM
MamaM said...

Sometimes. But not today.

I just found out from a thread at Turleys that a good man who used to frequent this place and share real stories of life experiences along with opinions, encouragement, support and moments of frustration, has recently been diagnosed with Lymphoma and will begin chemo treatments this week.

Aridog
December 6, 2015 at 1:18 pm
That said, and following on a comment a few days ago, it is confirmed that I have Lymphoma and begin Chemo process next week. I may just think about old Mary Jane during that spell…depending upon how I react to the chemicals…which if you read the info stuff they provide…sound a bit scary. Whatever, I plan to beat it as I did the previous two cancer bouts. If stuff goes south, just know I’ve enjoyed every moment of this life, perhaps save war, and regret not a moment. I’ve been blessed far more than I ever deserved. Time to see what’s next! :D

I send thoughts and prayers for strength, courage and healing for him as he takes on this latest challenge. May the force of Good be with him.

December 6, 2015 at 6:29 PM
Trooper York said...

As do I.

I don't follow Turley anymore. I am tired of him just as I am sure people get tired of me. I don't think he likes Lem's place so he doesn't comment much there.

I will pray for Ari if my prayers are worth anything.

December 9, 2015 at 5:09 PM
windbag said...

James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."

I'm not a righteous man, but I understand this to be true.

December 9, 2015 at 7:21 PM
Aridog said...

Thank you all, and MomaM especially, who've commented on my current condition. I intend to defeat it as I've said, and I have no quit in me. I intend to periodically comment, when I feel like it, on my progress in the hope that my attitude will inspire others faced with the same thing to bear with it and don't just quit. I get it why some quit, but it just isn't me and I hope I can be an example of what that produces. I am going to be fine I assure you all.

BTW...I comment here infrequently because Trooper has taken up Lem's cause for a while, mostly posting there, and I think that is great....generous actually. Lems' is a good place. I still read Lem's and comment there when the the subject is appropriate for my experience. I may be MIA now and then depending upon how my stomach feels, literally, but I will be reading.

December 12, 2015 at 12:21 AM
Aridog said...

I will add a comment to the above...this go round I've been given a 1 inch thick binder of information vis a vis "Chemo"...good Lord, that's more medical info than I've ever absorbed and most of it is above my pay grade. So I just go to the appointments and take what comes. I've got a "calendar" that looks like a checker-board....sometimes a bit vague to boot. I will again read through it all to be sure I've caught the important parts...some of it concerns preparation and timely blood checks, not the more casual usual routine for that. I'll admit this experience is a bit weird :-) from my point of view. The "port" stuff is easier as I can sit there and read a book, the spinal stuff not so much...have to lie flat. So it goes :-))

December 18, 2015 at 4:36 PM
Trooper York said...

Feel better Ari. I am praying for you as I am sure many of us are.

Keep us posted.

December 18, 2015 at 6:31 PM
Aridog said...

Trooper ... Thank you and I really appreciate it. Prayers are never wasted. I intend to beat this go round as I did the last 2. I've had very few of the negative reactions to Chemo that people relate, even the doctors. I'm one lucky guy. A few sores (very few) in the mouth from the chemicals, but very little of the nausea. For anyone out there who is facing the same crap, and less ambivalent about it...I have one thing to say, DON'T give up, ever. Attitude, IMO, is half or more of the battle. Frankly, Trooper, I feel very good these days, and plan to feel better as each day passes.

When I speak of all this crud, I am talking to those who fear it and say little...who may read here and there ... you can beat it if you try. If you don't, remember how great life has been and be thankful for it. I damn sure am.

December 19, 2015 at 10:54 AM
windbag said...

I admire your attitude, Aridog.

December 19, 2015 at 3:34 PM
MamaM said...

It's good to hear from you Aridog! I'm glad to know you are finding your way through this, to the best of your ability, with wisdom and care from others, and the chemicals and appointments needed to get the job done. What a process! What you've previously shared about your life and the lives of those with two or four legs that you've cared about and for, is part of an already established legacy of shared enjoyment, meaning and purpose. It's my hope you and Judi will have the strength, health and opportunity to experience more of the same.

December 22, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Aridog said...

Update...those "sores" I mentioned in the mouth from Chemo...well they damn near took me out permanently...grew worse and I could not eat for a week+ or drink much either. 6+ days in the hospital on intra-venus fluids and nutrients got me stabilized.

My advice to anyone facing Chemo is to get ALL details of potential side effects from all the doctors involved and GET the remedial medications in advance of the Chemo, so that you are ready in advance...be obnoxious as you need to be to get them. I now have Nystatin and a Lidocaine solution on hand for the next go round, as Nystatin is a med that counter acts the fungal and bacterial sores in the mouth so I am told by the doc's. Hopefully no more serious surprises on the next Chemo treatment.

January 11, 2016 at 10:44 AM

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