DAY 26 APRIL 19


SOMEWHERE HERE!

Verrryy quiet day today! I am at a loss for content. Was able to sleep a little better last night for some reason. I don't know why.

Numbers came back in a continued positive direction. Platelets continue to grow to 58 and my leukocytes are now .118 compared to .02 yesterday.

There is another doctor here that helps Dr. Fedorenko. She came in today to go over the numbers. She loves to watch Game of Thrones. Causes me a little concern but she has not tried to kill me off yet!

Dr. Fedorenko did come by later this afternoon. He said he will be going to St. Petersburg tomorrow for his father's 70 birthday celebration and be back Sunday.

Both Dr. Fedorenko and Xenia seemed to allude that they expect me to be released from isolation on Sunday. I know Lynnette was hoping Saturday but it is all good.

Over the weeks it has been fun to develop a bond with the nurses. Each one has their unique style. Incredibly disciplined and focused but each has their own way.

Rebecca (Australia) and Angelica (Livermore) are back home. I feel very fortunate to have been with this group of patients. We all seemed to have similar temperaments. They were very helpful and supportive.



Morning Mush


1130AM Grin


Turkey Loaf with Cauliflower and Carrots Bread and Potato Soup...If Some Told Me I Would Actually Eat Cauliflower One Day and Be Okay With It I Would Have Said You Were Crazy!


Meatloaf Potatoes Peas and Bread



Lynnette Being Serenaded


Old Moscow Architecture



Comments

  1. Granny carenApril 19, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    Your happy face nose looks like it has a problem.😱Your doctor wants the joy of letting you out the humans..how you don't answer my comments
    Every one on our ward likes them.
    Easter not the same for me this year..Caren usually does all the cookin..only our Audrey is coming..o well I'll b ok
    Don't worry about me..we love u😊🤓🐇🍀🌞🌼💞

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  2. KellyApril 19, 2019 at 11:45 PM

    Lynnette is remarkable. She deserves to be serenaded. Those numbers are sounding great. Maybe the Easter bunny will bring you a surprise. Love you.

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