Elizabeth’s HOW TO
I know, it’s been a while since I updated. Sorry. I hope everyone is having a great summer. Mine has been a little on the busy side. Last weekend Mom, Katrina and I went to Boston to do the Dana Farber orientation thing. We went up on Sunday to help Erica move into her new place with Drew. Well, Katrina and Mom went to move Erica into her new place, I met up with my friend Julie and the two of us played in Boston for the day. What…I can’t lift heavy things. (tee hee)
It was a pretty great day. We went to Faneuil Hall to grab lunch and then walked to Boston Common and picnicked. Talk about ideal. Picnicking in Boston Common on a Sunday afternoon. Jules and I sat there for 3 ..Maybe 4 hours just catching up. It was great.
You have all probably seen the notes from Jules in the comment section. She was my college room mate and is now married and expecting her first child. (You can see the baby bump in the picture) It was great to catch up with her.
The next day was just an endless run of blood tests, meetings and information sessions. Katrina had her own information sessions to go to while I was at mine. It was a busy morning and then we left for home.
This past weekend was nice as well. My father’s birthday was Friday and we all went to a German Restaurant in Connecticut for dinner. Then on Sunday, Pastor had a beautiful service of Godspeed for Katrina and me. It was really nice.
This coming Wednesday I will have a PET Scan and a bone marrow biopsy, but the rest of this week is just getting ready for Boston.
Now, I know you are all wondering about the title of this entry. On our way up to Boston, Katrina and I got a little punchy and started finding everything funny. So, here are the fruits of that rather comedic ride.
(PRIOR TO THE TRIP)
HOW TO MAKE AN ENTIRE ROOM GROAN? Puns
“So, are you going to be much longer.” – Katrina (on phone)
“No, they are just de accessing my port now.” – Elizabeth
“No,...They are ...deporting you.” –Dr Ahmed
HOW YOU KNOW WHEN YOU NEED PLATLETS? Nose bleeds
Sitting in the Westchester Medical Center Cafeteria eating buffalo and ranch French fries.
(Wiping mouth with napkin) Hmmmm......that buffalo sauce looks really red.
(ON THE TRIP)
HOW TO DISTRACT MOM WHILE SHE’S DRIVING? Give her something interesting to look at.
“Oh I like that car....why is there a chicken hanging from the back of it.” -Mom
HOW TO UPSET ELIZABETH ON A DAY THAT SHE ACTUALLY SPENT MORE THAN TWO MINUTES GETTING READY? Have mom wear the same shirt as her...just in a different color.
“Are you wearing my shirt?” -Elizabeth
HOW TO KNOW IF THE SIGN PERTAINS TO YOU OR NOT? Bring Katrina with you. She’ll let you know.
“Do you see that sign that says “slow traffic stay right” ....that means you.” -Katrina
HOW TO MAKE JULIE’S DAY? Show her a new function on her phone.
“I was very excited to get a text message. It’s the first I’ve ever gotten.” -Jules
HOW TO TELL YOUR CHILDREN APART? Identify them by their mental disorder.
“You know, they say the patient picks up some of the characteristics of the donor” -Nurse
“I wonder what will happen when Katrina’s OCD meets Elizabeth’s ADD” -Mom
17 Comments:
Elizabeth,
Somebody has to be first if Marta is hanging out in Napa valley, who knows when she will get to a pc.
I think the OCD & ADD will be a wonderful mix. Nothing but good things are in your future!!
-Steve
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[laughing very loudly] Wow. I love how you are soooooo good at making me laugh... I'm trying to imagine your ADD mixed with OCD. Oh wait, don't you already have some of that (especially when insisting that your minions must do things a certain way, like how to stuff Easter Eggs and such)? And since I'm not very familiar with Katrina's particular expression of OCD the whole comment makes me laugh with curiosity. I love you!!! :-))
Many smiles,
Di
PS. And I'm sure you two will just rock the house in Boston and keep all your nurses on their toes!
PSS. Sorry, my OCD kicked in and I had to re-edit the comment I just posted (thus I had to delete it). ;-P
Elizabeth,
The mix will be just fine, Katrine will send in her army and they will destroy Fred.
You and your family will be in our Prays as always.
Love,
Mrs. Fitz
Liz,
As a mom of three of your minions, I think Di is on to something. I mean who else could get my daughter to get up after three hours of sleep to hide Easter eggs. Opps! now I'm in trouble she may read this. I'll have to sign this as M.O.M. (thats Mother of Minions). Keep those Boston Doctors and Nurses hopping!
M.O.M
An appearance in the blog - baby and I are honored. :) I'm glad we got to spend some time catching up. Hopefully, I'll see you next month too.
Oh and not only did I get my first text message - but I sent one too!
Hope all goes well in Boston.
Love & Hugs
Elizabeth. .I had a lot of catching up to do since we've been away for a couple of weeks. Enjoyed all the great photos, hearing about Italy, and getting the medical updates. You are always in my thoughts and on my mind. Love, Phyllis R.
Hey good luck i LOVE U SO.......... much and i will always think about u
love u so.. much
Tori
Elizabeth,
Thinking about you and wishing you good luck in Boston. With your strength, attitude and sense of humor you can't lose! Stay strong! ADD and OCD could be a very interesting mix!
Love,
Maria
Blessings to all of you. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Be good and don't annoy the staff too much!
Thanks for looking out for me Heather! Hopefully Liz won't annoy me and Drew too much... oh wait, you meant the hospital staff... my bad.
Elizabeth did forget to mention the picture was taken in my new apartment... don't we all love the exposed brick? It's got character!
OK, I guess I'll be seeing lots of Liz and the family over the next few weeks so I'll try to push for more updates. Oooh... maybe I'll even do some updating of my own! Oh, and if anyone wants to send Liz stuff while she is up here, the address is 4 Franklin St, #1, Medford, MA 02155.
Liz, hope the scan went well today and that the biopsy was not as painful as you remember it to be. Talk to you tonight! Love, E
Elizabeth....I wish I could take away your pain tonight (big needle..inserted in hip and twisted for bone marrow biopsy). You are an amazing woman.
One more cute pun - Pastor said on Sunday at the God Speed Service, that after the transplant, you and Katrina would always be known as "cell mates".
Dad and I are so blessed to see how close the 6 (count Marta) of you are (as well as with each of their significant others), and I know that anyone of them would gladly give you their stemcells.
We're all in this together.
Love you,
MOM
What a roller coaster of emotions as we venture on this blog site. My tissue box is always handy as I'm laughing and crying my way along. You all continue to inspire with your courage,concerns, and great senses (?) of humor. If, as they say, laughter is the best medicine you all have the healing touch. We're all with you on the journey. Alert the Medford post office...here we come! With love and prayers, Mrs H
Elizabeth: You know, I can't really tell the difference between you writing your posts, and Katrina posting on your behalf. Either way, good laughs all around. So that should be a good sign that the fighting stem cells will be the same great sibling match!
I WANT TO WISH YOU GOOD THINGS IN BOSTON FOR YOU AND KATRINA. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU AND KEEP UP ON YOUR PROGRESS THRU MARTA AND STEVEN.
LOVE,
MRS MILLER
EJ,
Enjoy the next few days in Boston as you prepare to enter the next phase of your journey. So many people are on your side and wishing you good things. I love you lots and will see you over the weekend.
YBS
Hey Liz,
I know Katrina's stems will go in there fighting...as they should...OCD and ADD?
We are all praying for you both. I also know that your MOM will always feel all her children's pain, and happiness, too. So time to make mom happy and answer all our prayers....I'll be reading the blog and catching up with you all.
Love, Aunt Millie SC
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