It must be time for a news update.
On the medical scene, there is no one in my family that has any medical concerns except me. Thank goodness. I was recently at Dana Farber for a routine appointment. My counts continue to be steady, with the exception of my white blood cells. The white count may have been low because of a sore throat that I was just getting over. The sore throat is now gone. I’ve been fortunate; during the seven months since the bone marrow transplant I have had only 2 minor infections. Quite lucky, really.
Two important questions that I asked while at Dana Farber were answered. The first was whether there is any foreseeable reason that I would not be able to return to teaching in the fall. I was delighted with the answer: I can go back to teaching next school year. The second question was about orthopedic surgery. I hoped to start the knee replacement process soon, March or April. The answer to that question was disappointing. Spring is too soon for surgery, but we’ll keep evaluating the question of timing the surgery. Too bad. An early start with the orthopedic fun and games would have meant a more relaxed (longer) period of recovery and rehabilitation before starting back to school.
I feel well and strong most of the time. There is the occasional day when I feel like I need a lot of sleep, what I consider a ridiculous amount of sleep. I feel good afterward and my schedule certainly allows for as much sleep as I want (or any other activity that I want for that matter.) I’ve been getting a fair amount of use out of my exercise equipment. I have an exercise bike that I use about 30 minutes a day and a rowing machine that I am using more each day. (That is a work out!)
The rest of the family is busy with their routines. Barbara is working more hours (I certainly don’t need much nursing any more.) Things at the church are their normal busy way. David is back at
That’s all the news that’s fit to print.
