3 is the magic number

Anybody remember that School House Rock song? I used to actually stop and listen to those, I can't say how much I learned from them but I know that the function of a conjunction is "hooking up words, phrases, and clauses!"   They even made an album in the '90's of School House Rock cover tunes with the popular bands of the day. (I wasn't too excited about that)

Anyway, today is treatment Number three. I'm sorry for not updating more frequently, but truth be told, I can be pretty lazy. There hasn't been a whole bunch of new developments either, so at least I have an excuses! For the most part, it hasn't been to terrible to deal with. I get hooked up on a Thursday, go back on Saturday to get it removed, and then basically laze around and sleep for the next two days. By Monday I'm feeling good enough to go to work (haven't missed a Friday either).

The cold sensitivity is the biggest problem, it really makes things difficult. I can't get the milk out of the refrigerator without a pair of gloves, I can't go outside without a hat, I can't wash my hand without waiting for the water to warm up. That can take a while depending on where you are. And by the way, do you know how you find out if it's warm enough? You keep sticking your finger in the cold water (that hurts!) until it's ok... To describe the sensation; you know how your pinky and ring finger feel when you hit your elbow? That's how whatever part of your body touches cold feels. It effects your feet on a cold floor (wear socks), the big one is food and drink. Nothing cold at all! No milk, certainly no ice cream, no ice water or iced tea, soda, you get the idea.


I am honestly not complaining. I have found my way around most of the problems, so far. A new side effect just showed up last weekend, though. They told me it would happen, but I had forgotten at first. The wrinkles on the back of my hands are getting darker. The creases on my palms will start doing this as well I am told. It no big deal, but if you see my hands, trust me that I have washed them! It looks like I have been working on the car engine, or something.

Anyway today, being the third treatment puts me at the quarter way point. It also means I'm in single digits on remaining sessions. I am happy to say both of those things!

On a personal note (like what part of this is not personal, right) Calvin has started to play 3 on 3 cross ice hockey. He has worked really hard to get to this point, and I am so proud of him. We got him a new (to him) pair of skates last weekend from Play It Again Sports. Only $20.00, so not bad, and they look really nice this time. The old one looked like garbage. Also the girlfriend is playing as well. Yes, my boy has a girlfriend already, and it is so cute to watch them awkwardly interact with each other... I was particularly proud of him last Sunday when we took her home from church, he waited outside the car in the cold for her to get her stuff for a while so he could open the door for her. (Lady's first, he told me later) I'm glad he's listening.

Andrea was on the front page of the Holland Sentinel last Wednesday. Just a small picture for being at the library during a special event, but it sure made her day!

Abi is as smart as ever, she is able to dig herself into and out of trouble with amazing ease with her quick wit. I have no idea where that comes from...

Well it's time for another adventure. I will try to be more diligent in update going forward. Thanks for all the prayers and support! You have no idea how much it means to me.