Fred II: The Revenge of Zombie Fred - Act II: Scene 1:
Day 1 of Mobilization Chemo. Outside an office building
Our heroine walks bravely towards the door. (Wearing her pajamas because it freaking early in the morning and if they are going to shove needles into her she is going to damn well be comfortable)
She makes her way into the doctors office and fills out the required paper work before being whisked through the morning routine and into the chemo room ahead of everyone else, as if she is some sort of VIP. (Or as if she had eight straight hours of chemo to go through today and the nurses wanted to get started so that they didn't have to stay late to make sure that she got it all.)
She stoically allows them to access her port and draw the required amount of blood for pre-chemo testing. ("stoically" means complaining loudly about pain, right?)
She is, after all, eagerly anticipating the start of this chemo, knowing that the stem cells collected will not only be helpful later, but that this will move her one step closer to being cancer free. (eagerly anticipating, or resignedly waiting or even scared s%*&less, any of those will work)
So, I'm off to chemo. I'll let you know how it goes. And first comments go to those who commented last night. Including both my newphew Matt- who got his first "first comment" with this and Katrina - who messed up another joke.
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Aunt Liz,I hope tomorrow doesn't hurt. I love you and I hope it goes well. I hope this time Fred dies and does not survive!Love,Matt Paul
8:03 PM
Marta said...
Liz,Had a very nice time yesterday evening....how is Bee doing by the way?Lots of luck tomorrow!!! You are in my prayers. Love ya!
8:50 PM
katrina said...
Tuesday, January 23Good luck today Elizabeth. Keep your spirits up and know that we are all with you during your mobilization...is that similar to an escalation...or an enhancement?! Go fightin' stem cells!PS Mom and Elizabeth: Be good to each other. You are each other's closest supports.
6:18 AM
katrina said...
I did it again: "...or an augmentation?"
6:19 AM
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Later - Elizabeth
posted by ejbauerlein @ 7:36 AM
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21 Comments:
Hmmm, pjs and all, you go girl! One day down! Thinking of you.
Janette
Hmm, horizontal desk. That's pretty cool. Good luck with everything this week.
Love & Hugs
Elizabeth, just hang in there. You have no idea how many people have you in their prayers and are rooting for you. WE are going to make it!
To those who are searching for the proper word, I believe the modern and politically correct term is SURGE. Since we down here in Maryland are so close to the hot seat, I know I am right. I hear it 24 hours a day.
Thinking of you and wishing you the best of the best,
Gerhard and Family
hi liz
hope everything went well will be praying for you as always keep up a good spirt and vent vent vent that is how we will get rid of fred
sue h
Liz,
Thinking about you and praying for you everyday! You are so very brave (even when you don't always feel that way!)...Kick Fred's Butt!!
Love & prayers...
Janine (in Staten Island!)
Hi Elizabeth,
Funny post! I'm lovin' the sense of humor. I'm so worried about you and you make me smile. We'll see you tomorrow. One step closer to remission! Can I wear my pj's too?
Love,
Amy
you go girl ,pajama wearing rebel!!! sounds like you have things in full control. I think your John Stewart encounter gave you new courage!! Lots of prayers for you and your fam( sorry I've been a brownie failure lately!!) karin s.
Sorry I am so behind on the blog. I love the picture and the smile. Hang in there. Fred has his eviction notice by now and I am sure he is leaving.
Love Lisa
Hey Liz,
I wish you good luck today. Hope your not killing your wonderful mom today. take cards and play some games. you can win some of her money :))).
my parents and brother say hello. maybe my mom will be same time in the hospital as you will be.she needs one more surgary on her back the doctors sayed. so keep fighting.
we pray for you.
with love Luc and Ligas family
Okay Elizabeth,
WE DID IT....22 HOURS OF CHEMO AND WE DIDN'T KILL EACH OTHER. You were awsome.
However, I say with deepest sincerity to the Ohio Stefuneks who sent you that wonderful game to occupy your time - WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?????
I smile as I write this, but just to let you all know what I'm talking about....that wonderful
family sent Elizabeth an Nintendo DS (hand held computer) along with a game called dogs. The premise is that Elizabeth is the dog trainer and wins money for training her dogs, (she has two and named them BEE for Queenbee and King. Well more than one patient and nurse looked oddly at our semi-closed door during chemo as they heard Elizabeth giving commands like "SIT" and "Roll Over",and "FETCH" and then of course cooing voices like "Good Bee" or "Good Puppy". On more than one occassion I expected a fellow patient to ask why we had a dog barking in the room.
Well it was a great way for her to pass the time and now it's over.
Except for the twice a day injections, the nausea, the aching bones, and the 9 pills a day....for the next two weeks. But after that "Go Fightin Stem Cells".
LOve you Elizabeth, and to all your readers. THANKS for praying.
WOW ELIZABETH , NOT ONLY ARE YOU THE CHEMO QUEEN , BUT NOW YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF DOG TRAINERS- WILL THIS LEAD YOU TO A NEW CAREER , BESIDES THE AUTHOR CAREER?! GLAD YOU GOT THRU IT... BY NOW YOU PROBABLY HAVE COME TO THE REALIZATION THAT, YES, YOUR MOTHER IS THE #1 PERSON YOU CAN COUNT ON IN LIFE ... AND JUST REMEMBER, THE OLDER YOU GET , THE MORE LIKE HER YOU BECOME!!!! KUDOS TO YOU BOTH - OXOXOXO KARIN S
hi liz
i did not know you were a dog trainer i just got a tiny shihtzu he is only 3 lbs and 12 weeks old and he is in bad need of training only kidding about you being a dog trainer but this puppy is just bad i am glad you are finished with that part of chemo ( bye bye fred you are on your way out ) dont forget to vent god is blessing you
sue h
Elizabeth,
Glad you are one step closer to your freedom of chemo, shots and meds.
One bit of advice do not even think about letting Nel give you a shot. She will have too much fun doing it. Just thinking about it is scary.
Keep your spirits high and remember that you are in out thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Elinor, and Matthew
Hey Liz...
great post! Still love the humor - it can't be easy to keep that up when you have 10 hour chemo days. Hope the last few days weren't too bad. Talk to you soon sis!
Love, EB (the little)
Matt and I loved spending time with you last night! It was great to have our Grey's routine back. Great show and good conversation. Know that I'm here when ever you need me. I know the injections are going to SUCK...but remember, it gets you closer to the next step. I hope you really do know how much you are loved and I sometimes wonder if you really realize how many people you don't even know have you on their daily prayer list. Try to rest and relax when you can so that in February you can do some SERIOUS FREDBUTT kicking!!!
Love,
YBS
Just to let you know we thoroughly support any surge/mobilization, etc. that has nothing to do with Iraq. In this case at least, those authorizing the mobilization know what they're doing. Good luck!
Elizabeth, I'm thinking about you and praying for an easy time of it. You will really be missed at choir. I'll gladly take the blame for being the "talker" if you'll just get back to choir soon.
Mil, you're an awesome person and a loving, caring mom. Both you and Liz have my respect. Both of you stay strong in faith.
Love you,
Nel
Hey Liz,
Did you watch House last night? Wow - he actually does have feelings...
Have a good day,
Marta
Hi Elizabeth!
One week down and one to go! (At least for round one? (It's too complicated for my feeble brain) There is an emptiness in choir and bell choir that only you can fill...It's way too quiet and civilized (in spite of Scott's best attempts to make us crazy). We love you and miss you,
Linda K.
Hi Elizabeth,
Just wanted to let you know I am always thinking of you and praying for you! In the end Fred is going to be gone forever. You are amaxing.
Love Mrs Miller
WOW Liz,
Your smile is so bright next to Jon Stewart I hope you didn't blind him :)
I want you to know you are still in my prayers. Keep up the good fight-and kick Fred's butt out of your life!!
Ramona
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