Ted had his IBMT clinic visit yesterday. Such a long day. Last time (3 mos. ago) he answered the Covid questions and had his temperature taken , then was given a sticker pass. This time there were Covid tests being given in the parking lot opposite of the Cancer Center entrance. The cases in Indy are higher than ever before...so tests stations are in many different areas. Yet...when Ted went into the Cancer Center entrance this time, he did not get his temperature taken. That seems ridiculous. He was just asked the Covid questions. You all know what they are. What I am getting at is...here is the entrance where many with weakened immune systems go in the building and wait. Yet they are not taking their temperatures. Go figure.
Once in a room to himself, Ted got a round of baby shots. Got his vitals taken and labs. A who's who lab work, but he won't know the results for two weeks. The Doctor said Ted looked good and his counts were good. I still think his platelets are low...not within the range of normal.
Wishing all of you well. Please be safe. XO
What beautiful sun rises and sun sets! I think, with so many asymptomatic people around, they have stopped taking the temperatures. Not everyone who has the virus has a fever. Hope Ted's lab work comes back with good results. Stay safe and well, Susie.
ReplyDeleteToday was such a pretty day...sure made up for sitting in the car for hours waiting on Ted, yesterday. You know it crazy with the Virus...why are they talking about the machines that automatically take temperatures as people walk thru at airports, hospital, etc. What can we believe. I am praying the who's who comes back 100% donor. Bone marrow transplants are like weird science. Over the top. Hope you are doing better . Blessings to you, stay safe. xoxo, Susie
DeleteWOW, those sunrise and sunset pics! So beautiful. I'm also enjoying the warmer than usual weather we are having. Wish it could last but we know that's not possible ☺
ReplyDeleteHoping Ted's labs will be good. Bless you both!
Thank you Doris. I bet your little guys played out in the nice weather. I saw more kids out this weekend than I have in a long while. Some riding bikes and some on scooters. Others just playing outside. I love that. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHi Sweetie, your photos are beautiful, I'm happy that you have nice weather. I didn't think about how you couldn't go in anymore, that has got to be ruff. I know that you have questions and input for the doctors, that you need to voice. You are both in my prayers, God bless you.
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Thank you so much Connie. I truly am grateful for the prayers. We have gotten this far with many prayers . This weather is almost spring like. High 70's today. :) Hope you are getting some of it too. Blessings to you, be safe. xoxo,love you, Susie
DeleteSo far, so good! Your photos are gorgeous, even the ground is gold. I have heard that some people who have Covid don't have a fever, so taking temps doesn't screen them all out. but at least it's something!
ReplyDeleteGinny, I guess I am learning that about temperatures. I just think things need to very serious for so many. I watch some walk in the clinic, barely able to stand, some with canes, walkers and then some in wheel chairs. They are so weak. Ted thankfully is walking well and alert enough to ask questions.I did make out a list of things , incase . Blessings to you, be safe. xoxo, Susie
DeleteGlorious Sunrise there. Thinking of you Susie and Ted- it'll soon be Christmas when all things come good. Best Wishes. KEV.
ReplyDeleteKev, Christmas is very near. I hope people will use better judgement about gathering. I would rather miss this year and get us all thru , so we can many years together. People in warmer areas can suit out door and distance better. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHoping and praying Ted's bloodwork shows normal/within range platelet count, Susie. Another dear friend of mine just completed her 5th chemo session. She is the most positive person I've ever known. Stay hopeful...always!!...:)jp
ReplyDeleteThank you. Ted has always give his all in this fight. He has only been two months without chemo, so I think in a couple more he will be stronger and healthier. Sending a prayer for your friend. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteBeautiful! I love watching the sunrises and sunsets, my favorites:) Prayers for Ted continue! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa. I am grateful for your prayers. They help us so much. I love to see every sunrise and sunset I can. They are so beautiful. Blessings to you, stay safe. xoxo, Susie
DeletePraying for good results from his tests...
ReplyDeleteThis COVID thing is so inconsistent. It's hard to know what to do.
Beautiful sunrise burning through the trees.
Sue
Thank you. I know I am beginning to wonder if the only real knowledge is doing the nasal tests. Today's news of a vaccine is promising. Stay well. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Deletegorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous...i am so happy you were able to "see" this!! we are having unseasonable temperatures too and the sunrises and sunsets have been so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteyou are such a good caregiver, looking after ted, you are lucky to have each other!!!
Debbie, Yesterday Ted told me he was glad to be alive, after we got some chores done. That made me smile. These wonderful warm days are so good for my spirit. I am loving catching the sunsets and occasional sunrises. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Deletei have such a big smile on my face!! have an awesome weekend!!
DeleteWhen I click on your photos and they enlarge, they are beautiful. Wow. I love Fall. Autumn came yesterday for the first time. Temps dropped 25 degrees and we got snow in the mountains. I'm loving it.
ReplyDeleteSnow yikes. Not my favorite thing. I know people love it. It adds to my work load around here. I do like when it is quiet in winter and not so cold that I can't walk around outdoors. Stay safe, Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteBeautiful photos and promising news. Do please keep us posted!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terri., Hope you are doing well. Keep safe. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, I'm always amazed to see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in your area. I'm so sorry there is more cases of the virus in your state. I think many of the states has an increase, maybe because of the political days leading up to the election. So many people out and about. I'm glad Ted is doing good, Susie. That's such a relief.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying the colder November days while sipping on warm drinks inside. : )
~Sheri
Sheri, Thank you honey. Yes, Ted and I have been getting many things done preparing for winter. We work well together. Trying to stay away from crowds. Always wearing our masks and washing our hands. Oh yes, these last few days have had spring temps with autumn colors. Love it. Having some flavored coffees is nice. Blessings to you and yours, be safe, xoxo,love you, Susie
DeleteYour sky photos are gorgeous! I know you are glad to get some of these appointments done and Ted inspires us all with his stamina when he's been through so much. Take care and keep sharing those beautiful photos! Hugs to you both!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane. Your prayers helped us get to this point, yours and so many other wonderful kind people. I am forever grateful. Ted and I have been working together to get some chores done before winter. It's been nice to be able to enjoy the nice weather at the same time. Stay safe, I see much rain is headed to Florida. I pray for all of you. Blessings, xoxo,love, Susie
DeleteOh glorious sunshine! I have so enjoyed these wonderful warm weather days.
ReplyDeleteSusie, if that happens again—no temps being taken—I hope you speak your mind. You are so right...that is just plain ridiculous.
Vee, I know once Ted goes into the private rooms they do take his temps as part of his vitals. But I did not understand not taking it at the door. I asked Ted if he walked thru one of the doorway type gizmos that takes temps...he said , No. Now some of the comments from friends say they may not take the temps because of some people not having them and still being sick with the virus. Yikes. I pray what I heard today on the news about a possible vaccine is true. Stay safe honey. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYeah, from the title Imma seeing you in a bikini lying on a beach. LOL
ReplyDeleteYes! this Virus has come up with some starnge ideas that have no LOGIC to me. Hope all the tests are good of course. LIFE is good.
Sherry & jack sending good thoughts, prayers and love.
Well Jack your retinas must be fused from that sight. LOL I heard about the possibility of a vaccine on the news today. I pray that is true. It's getting scarier out there. Please keep yourself and Sherry safe. Blessings to you both. xoxo, Susie
DeleteI think they don't see having a fever as reliable as they used to. I'm glad Ted is doing well. Enjoy your pretty weather. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura. I pray we can make it thru this mess , not knowing for sure what is ok. I will wear my mask and so will Ted. Use sanitizers in the car and wash our hands as soon as we get in the house. I am still wiping down everything. Ted and I worked on the porch rails today. It takes us both , but we work well together. Please stay safe. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHi Susie :) I hope that Ted's counts are okay. Hang in there my friend, you have some beautiful skies. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Rain. Ted's platelets were 80 and they should be 140 to 500, they are your blood clotters. Hoping the longer he is away from the maintenance chemo, the better his number will get. Blessings, stay safe. xoxo, Susie
DeleteHi Susie, Praying for Ted. Praying this all starts to get better soon. Wisconsin is having a increase in cases too. In fact one of our friends is ill. He went in for a COVID test, he is still waiting results.
ReplyDeleteCarla, I hope your friend's test is negative. I am trying to keep Ted and I away from any crowds or risky situations. Thank you for your kind prayers. Please be safe , xoxo,love Susie
DeleteOur state is higher than ever. Crazy times! Hoping all Ted's tests come back good! xo
ReplyDeleteHi honey, Have not seen you for a while. It's me I can seem to keep up. Thank you for your kind wishes. I am praying for this nation..we are so used to doing what ever we please...I think that's part of our increases. Please keep yourself and your family safe. Blessings , xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat is odd about the clinic protocols. I'm sure they ahve their reasons but I'm not sure I see them.
ReplyDeleteJeanie, It's getting to be mixed up on what is right or not needed. I just know that every time we have gone there since Covid it's been the questions and them take temperature. I do not go in with Ted..as I feel that is one more chance of exposure, if someone had the virus there. I never take Ted into the grocery or hardware store either. We go into our drs' appts alone also. Then get in the car and sanitize and wash up as soon as we are in the house. Always wear a mask too. Praying there a vaccine soon. Stay safe, Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, what beautiful pictures. I am so glad you are having beautiful weather. We still are too but it really is getting colder. That does seem irresponsible that they don't take temps is those kinds of situations. So far, here, I have gone into hospital twice for annual blood work and mamogram, and both times they took my temp. Now with the change of administration and a new task force, we might see better things. Sounds like Ted's test are coming out well. All such good news..Stay well, my friend..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Judy. I know at out hospital they make you put on a fresh mask and get your temperature at the same time. I am praying for all of us here n the US. Well really we pray for the world. There's no let up. Stay safe . Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHello Susie. Your photos are beautiful, as always. We had Indian Summer up here last week, and I loved it!! The temps are dropping quickly this week, and snow is expected. Pray for you and Ted regularly. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie. You have be a special pray warrior for my loved ones. I will always be grateful to you. I hope you know I keep you in my prayers also. :) Oh how I hated to see the nice temps fade away last night. Today has had a bite to it...but still pretty. I have been hustling to get things done before winter. So much prep. Ted needs to fire up the generator to see if it works. We had loaded the wood box. I actually painted it a new color . Debbie, I am not even going to think of snow...well other than getting my snow shovel ready in the shop. LOL. Blessings to you my dear sweet friend, love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteContinuing prayers for Ted. So glad that your cataract surgery went well. Loved the photos you posted!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol. We are so thankful for each prayer and good wish sent for us. I am still trying to get my photos to load to a file. I think I may break down and get a whole new computer next spring. Life should not be a burden. LOL Blessings to you, please stay safe. Our state is taking some back steps. xoxo, Susie
DeleteHey Sweet Susie, Not as much time lately to comment on blogs but please know that you and Ted are in my prayers. God bless you! Your photos are beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kay, Thank you so very much for the prayers. We are always grateful. They have power to help. I think of you as the weatherman forecasted so much rain after the hurricanes and tropical storms. Please be safe. Take care of yourself and Richard. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
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ReplyDeleteGlad that Ted is doing well..Beautiful sun sets..Stay safe..
ReplyDeleteThank you Missy. I hope we all can stay safe and get thru these next few months. It's a scary out there. I am already missing those glorious summer days and all the birds and flowers. Take care. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThose are beautiful sunsets. Hope you and Ted stay safe especially with him being compromised. Hope all the tests come back with good numbers. Happy Weekend. xoxo
ReplyDeleteNice Photos, We have been blessed with 70's for Temps and sunny, abobe norman for us, Still keeping you and Ted in my Prayers, We are keeping busy, enjoy living here in our own Old New Home instead of Senior Citizen Housing !!! Hoping the Snow holds off, Today is cold and strong winds ! Hope Teds Numbers are OK ! Take Care out there ! Gary
ReplyDeleteGood report about your husband. also here we have had great weather also, however today the wind will blow you away if your under 100 lbs LOL
ReplyDeleteIt will be cool nights now. I love the sunsets now also and here it is 4:45 and I can't see the sun out because of clouds.
I haven't visited you or other blogs for a while and wanted to say Hi