From Holly: Guess this is the nature of the disease--and the treatment--to have ups and downs from day-to- day and even within the same day. Teresa was pretty uncomfortable this afternoon so they gave her a heady dose of Atavan to stem the nausea and now she is very very asleep (8pm). Which is good. I'm hopeful she will have another morning like she did today. The sunset out her window is rosy and clear. From this top floor of the hospital there is a nice view of Duke Chapel. It's lovely this time of evening.
She is getting very good care from the nurses here. They are kind, attentive, and funny. They are exceptional people. The doctors, nurse practitioners and PA's have been great. Nonetheless, we're really looking forward to getting to go home Friday if all goes as planned.
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a great hike in NM to 12,000 ft
45 yr old Family Medicine Doc from Asheville NC/Hillsborough NC just diagnosed with leukemia two years after surviving surgery, chemo, and radiation for breast cancer.
Mountain Doc
a great hike in NM to 12,000 ft
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- Moutain Doc
- Asheville/Hillsborough, NC
- I am a 45 yo Family Medicine doc just diagnosed with leukemia only two years after surviving breast cancer. I am an avid runner and enjoy the support of a great partner, my family, and many wonderful friends in both Asheville and the Triangle area of NC. Humor really is the best medicine, and I rely on the daily antics of my miniature dachshund, Quigley, to make me smile,
6 comments:
Hey Tree,
I'm wishing you a good night's rest and relief tomorrow from that grueling roller coaster ride. Friday will soon be here.
Love, prayers and good mountain energy to you and Holly, bb
Teresa - You have an amazing spirit and strength that is an inspiration to us all! We miss you terribly at the center, and can't wait til you are back with your warm, welcoming smile. We speak of you and have you in our prayers daily. Holly - Teresa is so lucky to have you during this time - may you both stay strong and remember that if you need anything, the 'Drew Crew' is just a phone call away! Thinking of you both...
We'll be watching for your next blog... Kelly :o)
Hi Tree, Sara and I send you wishes for a fine strong sleep tonight. It's already 10:30PM here, so 1:30AM there... sweet dreams about a steep hiking path with ferns all along the way. -R
Hi, Tree and Holly,
It's a wonderful cool morning--feels like the mountains. So, I'm sending lots of cool, healing thoughts your way. Hope this is a good day.
Love, Julia
Hi Tree and Holly; I'm sending sunshine and cool mountain breeze healing energy your way. As, Julia said, the cool morning here in Durham reminds me of Asheville mornings. I've been watering the blueberry bushes and feeding the birds. The bluebirds have started a third nest and have 2 eggs. They will likely continue to lay one a day over the next few days. The house wren has 5 tiny brown eggs in the box by the lower garden. Love,Marty
Another nice Asheville image today---sitting at breakfast with the windows open and a cool morning breeze blowing in, the boys jabbering away about light sabers and "Luke, I'm your father", a young black bear saunters through our back yard, only feet from our breakfast table, lazily stopping to rear back on two legs and reach high above for a berry from a tree before wandering on to the neighbors' yard.
When the boys saw him they yelled, "RABIES!", confused over our rabid racoon scare last week.
Can't wait for you gals to make it back up the hill.
Shannon
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