Saturday, April 12, 2008

weekend off

Mom had the 5th round of brain radiation yesterday, and all is well there. She met with Drs. Ho and Houseman, and they want to begin the process (once again) on Monday of weaning her off the steroids. She has one more week of radiation, followed by a break and then most likely the 2nd round of chemo. We will meet with Dr. Pietanza at some point in the coming week or two to check in, reassess.  

Her spirits are still great. Her appetite has also gotten a lot better, so that's good to see, and I think we have wiped out the dehydration monster at last. Katrin has been in town since Thursday and is working her usual wonders - they're having a great visit. Our Grandpa will be here Tuesday for a week, which'll be great too. Clancy & the fam are still in town. Clancy's found some construction work (thanks everyone for all of the efforts in that regard) and a basement apartment in Williamsburg, through a friend of a friend. The family they're staying with even has homeschoolers so it's a good match.Not sure how long they'll be here but I'm guessing at least another week. It's really good to see the people on a regular basis. And I know Mom's loving every second with those grandkids.   

4 comments:

Kerry said...

I am sending all my love and good thoughts right now, and haven't anything else to say that hasn't already been so eloquently expressed by so many others here about what Ms. Janet means to all of us. She raised some great kids, among her many other accomplishments, and I'm keeping all of you in my version of prayers.
Kerry Reid

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys:
Glad to know that there is so much love around for Janet. Sending nothing but good thoughts.
Bern

erm said...

Much love zaand great vibrations for you, Dear Janet.
Love,
Erm and the Roses

Allison Leigh DeFrees said...

Dear Janet and family, Jeremiah Wiggins kindly wrote to me to let me know about what you are going through, Janet. When can I visit you? What can I bring? How can I help? Please let me know at allisondefrees at mac dot com, and I'll be there in a New York minute to support y'all however I am able. Much much much support and love, Allison DeFrees.