DAY 15 APRIL 8

Kind of looks like BART right?...Russia Metro
Another Station


Today was a quiet day. Pretty much another lather, rinse, repeat. Third day of chemo is completely done. Just leaking out the fluids. Final chemo day tomorrow!

Felt a little queasy this morning and other parts of the day but manageable. Fortunately the food today was more of the comfort food genre. Nothing too out there.

So tomorrow I will finish chemo and then have a day off and then stem cell re-introduction. I asked Katja if she understood the stem cell extraction process. It was over my head. Left for another time.

Breakfast...that is a square egg. Organic of course!
Lunch-Chicken, Pasta, Sauce and a Noodle Rice Soup
Dinner-Beef Potato Stew with some sort Slaw. And a nice fat Dinner Roll

Comments

  1. ReneeApril 8, 2019 at 1:45 PM

    Thinking of you every day Paul. Hang in there. Appreciate your blog.

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  2. GailApril 8, 2019 at 6:54 PM

    Understandable feeling queasy—but like you said one more day of chemo and that’s it! You’ve done such a great job Paul it’s really been something! By the way I’m one of your biggest cheerleaders! Lol 😊👏🤸‍♂️

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  3. BrittaniApril 8, 2019 at 8:51 PM

    Finally able to catch up! Thanks for all the posts and the pictures are sure fun to see. Do you get TV there? Do you get to watch conference? Netflix binge? Besides napping and visiting with others how are you spending your time? Reading any good books? We are sure excited and optimistic and praying for you. Keep up the positive attitude. We know you can do it!

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  4. Julie TaylorApril 8, 2019 at 11:39 PM

    I have been following along and thinking of you and Lynnette daily. Hoping and praying things are going well and that you are as comfortable as possible. Sending lots of love and good vibes to you.

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  5. UnknownApril 9, 2019 at 8:03 AM

    Hang in there Paul. Pulling for you!

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  6. UnknownApril 9, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    I love reading your blog Paul. Even though you are so far away, it seems like you’re doing this procedure right next door.
    Don’t know how you have the energy to maintain this blog, but we all appreciate being along for the process.
    BTW, I like that even the Russians like the German Milka Chocolate....
    Purple Cows make everything better.
    D & J

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  7. GmaMillsApril 9, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Paul - Thanks for writing the blog. It's interesting to read about and see what is happening. We are thinking of you often and you and Lynette are in our prayers.
    I vote for sending Granny Caren over with some of her yummy food. Banana bread and cookies to start!
    Mardel

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  8. nicetteApril 15, 2019 at 5:40 PM

    <3

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