Happy New Year to all our devoted readers.
We had a lovely trip to Florida between Christmas and New Year’s day. The weather was perfect in Venice (just south of Tampa) and we saw 5 sunsets from the beach. We also got to spend an afternoon with Rebecca’s dad. Rebecca has been struggling mightily with nausea and flank pain, but our B&B accommodations were just right — a couple of blocks from restaurants in downtown Venice and only a minute from the beach by car. ( www.horseandchaiseinn.com ) Even the travel was OK; just a short nonstop flight from RDU to Tampa on Southwest.
Since coming home, things have gotten complicated. Rebecca is still scheduled for SIR treatment on Wednesday, but a recent blood test showed that her platelets are quite low. We’ll go early tomorrow for an ultrasound to help determine the cause, then, assuming that the SIR treatment is not ruled out, we’ll spend the afternoon at Duke getting a platelet transfusion to prepare for Wednesday.
On top of all this, it turns out that Jacob needs to be treated for leishmoniasis — 7 days of antimony infusions. We’ll get them started Wednesday as well. We’re not expecting any bad side effects, but he does have to be at the clinic for 2 or 3 hours every day.
So glad to hear your trip to Florida was memorable. I know Uncle Ray was looking forward to seeing you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May you find peace and strength in each and every day.
love & hugs,
cousin Beth & Bob
Happy New Year’s. Our fingers are crossed for all these different procedures, and that the SIR won’t be ruled out.
Love,
B and L