Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day! It has been awhile ,which made it even more special, to be with all my brothers and sister at Mom and Dads.

It was great tot catch up with everyone and see my nieces. Food was great too. I really didn't have any issues to speak of. My leg felt good and I have been having more energy lately.

Got home at about 10:30 pm, caught up on all the games on Espn and went to bed.

Yesterday we cleaned up around the house a bit then went on a fun hike at a new Wildlife Reserve. It was good exercise.


I handled the hike fairly well and it felt good to get out and walk. It was about a 1 mile hike I think. The weather was Awesome also.

After that everyone came over to my house for another family get together. It was fun!

Today I am trying decide if I should put up my Christmas lights or do it tomorrow. I am still nervous about getting on a ladder. I need to also go through my lights and get news ones if needed. I tossed a bunch last year. We shall see....

Anyway, watching the Florida vs Florida State and ASU vs Arizona.. Good rivalry games today.

Have a great weekend!!!

Lazy Sunday

Had fairly busy weekend after a tough week. I have been very tired all week and on again off again hip pain. Its weird. Went to the pool Monday and Thursday. I am so far I am keeping it up.

I went to a poker game Friday night with guys from college. It was fun.

Saturday night I went over to a friends house and watched a very good Duck Game. Got to love double over time!!

Today, I have the heating pad on my right hip again! Taking it easy. Getting some work done around the house too. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Thanksgiving. I am crossing my fingers I have good day on Thursday. I really don't want to be limping around at Thanksgiving.

Getting as much sleep as I can but I still can't shake the fatigue? As I have said before, I guess its just one of those things.

It has also been very stormy this weekend. The wind was howling like crazy last night. Woke me up. I always have visions of a tree crashing down on us. IT WOULD JUST BE MY LUCK!!!

No worries.. Enjoying some good Football today then movie night with the rest of the Family.

Take it easy.

Another Monday!!

Not really happy to start the work week again but I had a great weekend. Went to the Duck vs ASU Football game. My fraternity organized a re-union Tailgate. It was fantastic. I saw people I have not seen in over 22 years.

The game wasn't bad either. We kicked the hell out of ASU. Two more games then Rose Bowl bound, cross your fingers.

Feeling OK. I don't seem to have the issues I had the last time I went to a game. I hope its because I am getting better and the swimming is helping!!

I have been faithful, at least 2 days a week. Trying to make a habit of it. I still can only go for 20 minutes or but at least I am doing it. My hips seem to be feeling better each time I go. Keep your fingers crossed.

I am also hoping that my fatigue gets better as I work out more and more. Getting my energy back would be fantastic. I just have to be patient.

Back to Monday Football. Take it easy...

Late Update

I have been a bit behind in my updates, sorry!

I actually have not been feeling up to it. The most activity I have had was the USC Game!! Over a week ago!

My legs have been very sore. Particularly my right side. The pain is a deeper ache. Like the bone pains I used to have before my surgeries.

To try to get better I am back to doing my PT and I finally started swimming again, 2 times!!

I am desperate to keep this up. I don't really have a choice. Not only are my legs very sore but I am gaining weight, which is a NO NO!!

I am going to swim Monday and Wednesday. Then do my exercises in between. I will also try to get a swim in on a Saturday if possible.

I am in very bad shape! I can only swim for about 20 minutes before I give up, which is a joke. If I keep it up I should get stronger fairly quickly.

I also hope this helps with my fatigue. It still has not gotten better but I am managing it fairly well. We shall see as the weeks go by how this works. Cross your fingers.

I am going to a Re-union party this weekend and the Duck vs ASU game! Its going to be another long day but it should be fun. I am looking forward to it. I hope my legs feel good as I do not want be limping around at the game in front of old friends!

Well that is about it for now. Its another busy, stress filled work week!!

Take care.

Great Weekend!

Had a fantastic weekend so far. Went to the Duck Football game last night and watched the Ducks beat USC in dominating fashion! I have Never been to a game like this ever!!

It was close to 60,000 fans which is a record at Autzen Stadium

Aaron's soccer team finally scored yesterday which was Awesome!!

I have no voice today from SCREAMING at the top of my lungs! It was nice to have a full day and make it thru without any issues!!

I am paying for it of course today but I can manage. I slept in an extra hour thanks to rolling back the clocks!

Heading out shortly to go see a presentation with Cameron about the University of Chicago. Very good school and they have a lot to offer him.

After that it is home to rest.

I hope very soon I can have a full day or weekend of activities and have zero pain and not be so tired afterwords. I guess that comes with time!

By the way, I got another CBC last week and my counts are now normal? My white count jumped all the way back to 6.0, my platelets are 229,000 and my ANC is back to 4,500??

Its great but not sure what to make of the dip? My counts have NEVER bounced to that extreme since my Chemo. I am concerned but will not re test until my appointment in Feb. There really is no point. I hope my fatigue goes away and things even out. We shall see.

Take easy!!