Tuesday, July 16, 2019

A Brand New Week....

 Still showing old photos for a few weeks, till my grandson can get here.  Ted had a Dr's appointment yesterday at the Bone Marrow clinic. He got good news from the dr. His hemoglobin was 11, higher than it's been since Ted's was diagnosed . He says he feels great, although I can tell his energy is still low. This could be from the maintenance chemo. .
 We will celebrate Ted's birthday this week. He is happy to be celebrating. Will want to eat at Red Lobster, one of his favorite places. Yes, he will ask for extra biscuits to bring home. LOL  The dr told him the medicines will change up as his 100 day mark arrives. Twenty-four more days. I ask about the significance of the 100 day mark, the dr said well if we are going to lose someone it will usually be in the first 30 to 60 days...and we have found that 100 days is a good place to get to .  Ted's blood pressure goes up and down some what. I take it twice a day. That will change when he is off some of the meds. Thank goodness.
   Hope all of you are enjoying summer. We have had the hot days, rain, sunshine.....and more rain coming our way from Barry (hurricane). Bless you. XO

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  1. Thinking of you always---lost e-mail and blog paths and so have been out of touch. When I saw my name by "comment" I think it means your blog must recognize me. All the best and hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of days more in Ted's improving and improving. r

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    1. Thank you Racheld. I lost my email and addresses and almost all my photos when the Geek Squad put in a new hard drive. I do not know how they did it but it cost me plenty. I will have my grandson work on it for me. Thank you for the good health wishes, we truly appreciate them. They are helping us thru this. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  2. All those good reports from the dr. must make both of you feel pretty reassured. Thinking of you and hope Red Lobster is fantastic! -Jenn

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    1. Thank you so much Jenn. I was the happiest yesterday that I have been since Ted was first diagnosed. Reassured that good health is so near for him. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  3. oh I can relate to the story about HB level. Had mine checked last month and it was 13! (it was always 7-8 before)

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    1. The normal for hemoglobin it 13 to 17. When Ted's was at 5.5 ...the hemotologist said if he had crashed they may not have been able to revive him. I hope you keep you higher reading honey. It will keep your energy level up. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  4. I wish Ted a very happy birthday and a year ahead full of God's blessings! It is such good news to hear that he says he feels great.

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    1. Thank you Dewena. I am thrilled to have Ted say he feels good. I will tell him what you wished for him. You are so kind. Blessings , xoxo, Susie

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  5. Oh wonderful...a birthday at Red Lobster and those yummy biscuits... Sounds like good news all around. Praying that the tweaks to meds serve Ted well and that he feels stronger each day. Pleasant summer days to you both...

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    1. Thank you Vee. We have had rain this evening on and off. The forecast is for really high heat index for a few days. I will tell Ted of your birthday wishes. He will enjoy his time out. I worry some times about his meds...as he needs for the drs to remember he needs some heart meds. all the time. Blessings to you honey, xoxo, Susie

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  6. Happy birthday to Ted! Such good news on his health and here's hoping he improves each day.

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    1. Thank you so much Kathy. I am so grateful to all of you beautiful people who have prayed and sent well wishes to him. To both of us. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  7. Happy Birthday to Ted! So nice you can go out to Red Lobster and do more ordinary things! I actually went to Red Lobster last week celebrating my grandson's 17th...and my 65th!

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    1. Linda, I find it hard to believe you have a 17 year old grandson. LOL. I love seeing Ted eat those biscuits, he will say "Oh Yum" at the very first bite. LOL It is good to celebrate his birthday as if we had normal lives again. :) Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  8. Hallelujah for that great report! So happy for him and getting ready to celebrate a birthday! Wonderful news, Susie, and I know that makes you all happy. Jay loves Red Lobster, too and I love those biscuits. Actually, Ted's hemoglobin is better than mine, so it must be from the chemo! Happy Birthday wishes to Ted!

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    1. Thank you so much Nonnie. It is good to be able to do some things that we used to do . Like go eat out and celebrate. I was so happy on Monday. I am grateful to you and all my other blog family members who have sent up prayers and sent us well wishes. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  9. Happy Birthday to Ted! I'm so glad to hear he's feeling better, Susie. Oh, he will love going to Red Lobster for his birthday. I haven't been there in so long, and the food is really good. I'm glad you're getting some rain. I hope you don't get any floods. Susie, these daisies remind me of my mom. I really love this picture. Yes, be sure to bring home some of those famous Red Lobster biscuits. You and Ted will appreciate them for later. : )

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. I hate to waste food Sheri. So we do warm those biscuit up and eat them with anything I may fix for our lunch or lite supper. It's been the best feeling to know Ted is getting better and even if it's a tiny bit each day it is going in the right direction. He's been getting cards and well wishes this week and that made him smile. Blessings to you my sweet friend, xoxo,love you, Susie

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  10. Glad Ted is feeling better and his hgb is rising. Have a great week.
    Happy Birthday to Ted.
    Hugs
    Kris

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    1. Thank you Kris. Ted is doing so well and has some signs of getting a bit more energy each day.
      I think about you every time Horton's has an event...you and Diana. You are two of my blog pals that I have met thru Horton's events. Hope you are doing well in your new house. Can't wait to see it all spiffed up , only the way you and Terry can do it. Blessings, xoxo,love Susie

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  11. I'm glad to hear hear Ted is feeling better! I wish him the Happiest Birthday! Sending prayers and hugs Susie!

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    1. Thank you sweet Pilar. I need to start getting my blog files fixed to find my friends that I visit often back. Ted is doing better each day. Not like his old self but more energy. Hope you are doing great and enjoying some summer days...those that aren't rainy or way too hot. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  12. Praying every day for you both! I am so looking forward to y'all getting back to normal life. You are amazing, Susie. So is Ted. We may have to make a road trip to come and see y'all so we can hug and kiss and cry together once this part of the journey is done! Love you both!

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    1. Linda, I am so happy about Ted's good report on Monday. He got his , hopefully last script of Prevymis. Anti rejection. It's 28 tablets at $7,000 yes, that's seven thousand dollars . Thank the heavens we have insurance. I cried when I first picked it up, because of thinking about people who do not have insurance to cover most of that cost. Medicine and medical need prices, are the worst of greed.
      I do think one day we will meet. Even If ted and I have to come to Texas. LOL. Thank you for those wonderful prayers that have helped us thru to this point. Blessings, xoxo,love you, Susie

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  13. Celebrate Ted's b'day with extra biscuits at Red Lobster and YES to 100 day celebration. Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

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    1. Thank you Theresa. I have been happy these past two or three days. Ted is showing good signs of getting his energy. can take his showers and dry in the bathroom and no have to lay on towels on the bed. Oh my gosh that man loves Red Lobster. :) Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie

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  14. Loving those flowers! So very pretty. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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    1. Thank you Cindy. We are grateful for the prayers and good wishes. It is surely helping us both. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  15. My mom always took home those extra biscuits. I hope he enjoys every last one of them. xo Laura

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    1. Laura, If you saw this man eating those biscuits you would think he'd never had anything good to eat before. I have to laugh at him. Thankful he is feeling so good and enjoying some of life again. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  16. Happy Birthday Ted! I do hope that the worst of your journey is over and that life will get back to a closer to normal life very soon. Even if life becomes normal again it will not be the same . . . we learn through this journey. I know that our faith has grown, we have surrendered more to the Lord and He has enriched our faith. So, even when times are bad, the Lord can work good into them. I am so happy for the two of you. I know that you are both worn out . . . rest and joy is needed, I wish you a bounty of both. God bless you.
    Connie :)

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    1. Thank you Connie. I hold you and Steve in my prayers. I feel you are right about lives changing. I have seen God's love in the darkest of times during this journey. When Ted spiked a fever of 105.9 and the drs iced him down and saved his live. When he had his second round of chemo and had c-def. , once again God saved Ted. That is prove of the power of prayer. God hears those prayers. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes for Ted and I. We appreciate you Connie. Blessings and hugs to you and Steve. Love you, xoxo, Susie

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  17. Good news for Ted -- and Happy Birthday for him! That's a present one can't open with a bow but it's bigger than any box on the present pile! (By the way, have you had the Red Lobster biscuits you can bake from a box? I get them all the time. Not QUITE as good as having them served to you but pretty darned good for a box mix!)

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    1. Jeanie, I don't know if I want Ted to know those biscuits come in a box. LOL. Yes, he was so happy on his birthday , got so many good wishes and cards. So thankful God let us celebrate. His 100th day marker is nearing and I will truly rejoice when it's here. Blessings to you and your sweetheart. xoxo, Susie

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  18. Happy birthday Ted! Good news that things are working, I keep you in my prayers,

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    1. Thank you so much Laurie. I miss your posts. Hope all is well for you and yours. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  19. It is great news to hear that Ted feels good in spite of everything. I pray that progress will continue to be made and that you all will have a nice birthday celebration. God bless you both on this journey.

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    1. Hi Judy, I am so glad you came by, I have been thinking of you. I know that you were having that big change in your lives and I pray it all is working out well. Oh Ted had the best time on his birthday. Lots of cards, calls and texts. Also his Sailor's Platter at Red Lobster, his favorite meal there. LOL. Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  20. Wishing you and family the very best and may the good Lord bless and keep you.Life can be cruel. With all your issues, was honored you took the time to visit my blog. Thanks and take care.

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    1. Thank you . I am grateful for prayers and well wishes. Hope you have a great weekend. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  21. Beautiful flowers! Good news from the doctor is a blessing. Have a wonderful week.

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    1. Thank you so much Amy. We have been able to relax a bit this week. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  22. Sending prayers my dear Susie. I am so happy to read the good news.
    Love, Carla

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    1. Thank you sweet girl. Ted is happier this week, only had one dr appt. Monday is his next appt. Hoping for more good news. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,love, Susie

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  23. What lovely flowers. Enjoy the time with your grandson. Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. Thank you so much. I did not have as many nice flowers this Spring/Summer due to Ted's illness. Not near enough time or energy myself. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  24. The drs report continues to be positive that's always encouraging, and hoping that Ted continues on his path to recovery, and celebrates many more birthdays.
    Enjoy your grandson time, they are special!
    Hugs and well wishes,
    Jo

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    1. Jo, I am thankful every good report from the doctors. Ted has an appt today. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  25. Hope your Ted had a very happy birthday. I am now a follower your blog. Thought that I already was. No wonder I never see your posts. :)

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  26. Healthy birthday wishes to Ted! Continuing prayers for good health and looking forward to 100 days.

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