DAY 24 APRIL 17

Somewhere in Gorky Park

Like sands in the hour glass...it isn't that bad! A laptop iPad and phone can accomplish a lot things!

I have really just focused on each day. Nothing more...nothing less. Things are well! Numbers are good still. Leukocytes are .019 today... .02 yesterday. Isolation started at 1.5

My main focus right now has been to keep my platelets up because if they get too low they will give me a platelet transfusion and I don't want that. So I have been loading up on food and water!

Lynnette has been a lifesaver. They will allow extra items as long as they are approved. She even got me some nice lotion. I love the smell of it! My lower legs and feet are dry.

Another thing is toenails and fingernails love this treatment! They are growing like crazy! I can't cut them though.

Another comical thing to me is my hair. Both my mom and dad were pretty thin in that department. Luckily I have not had that. I have quite the hair and stubble going still.

Breakfast...Oatmeal


Early Lunch...Roast Beef and Boiled Apples

Lunch...Rice with Chicken Stew and Beets and Bread

The Breakfast Dinner...Another Type of Oatmeal. The Other thing in Some Kind of Cheesecake Type Thing


Just Me Again




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  1. KellyApril 17, 2019 at 10:24 AM

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  2. KellyApril 17, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    Paul- Your blog has been so interesting. I'm glad you're willing to share all of the details of your Month in Russia. I love that you mix personal and medical information- it's helping us at home know what we can pray for with your recovery. Keep eating!!
    Kelly D

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  3. Granny carenApril 17, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    Looks like your ears r growing too...looking SWELL..LOVE U AND PTAYER🤓😊

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  4. UnknownApril 17, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    Paul, Mardel and I have been following your blog with great interest. Keep fighting. You are an inspiration to so many of us. Tom Mills

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  5. Granny carenApril 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM

    Prayers..my spelling was goofy in my last comment..🙏🙏🙏

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  6. TerryApril 18, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    I’m in California so get well and we can have lunch together. One day at a time.👍

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