Busy Week

Well this was a busy week. After waiting a couple of days I finally called the Dr office to see when we are to be scheduled for the Chemo treatment. Frankly hit a couple of little walls. I understand the folks there are busy but this is my husbands life we are talking about and we aren't into sitting around. It must be tough for them since every patient they have is in some stage of crisis mode.
So, finally Friday afternoon I had a call back to schedule treatment for this coming Wednesday - Friday. We must check in at the hospital at 6:30 am so I'll work out some assistance for getting the girls off to school. The Chemo-Embolization will be done but first they will run some last minute labs to make sure the counts are OK for the procedure. Not sure on the exact time but it could take from 2-3 hours. They will be using a catheter to go up the leg and into the liver to place the Chemo right on top of the tumor. Since there are two tumors and they are pretty much at opposite ends of the liver it is a little touchy. We are hoping there isn't too much schirosis as that will be a problem for the treatment.
They will do the RFA (Radio Frequency Ablation) on Thursday at 1:00. We didn't expect them to be so close together but this is typical. The "oil" stain from the chemo actually makes the tumor more visible for the RFA procedure and the RFA reacts in a way to emphasise the Chemo so they work better together. One more night in the hospital and back home on Friday.

Timing isn't great but I'll make it all work. Our youngest daughter was elected to her class Leadership Team for next year in High School. This is a big deal and she really wanted it. I am so proud of her and so happy that she stepped out there and did it on her own. Now there is a mandatory parent meeting Thursday night and she will go on a retreat with the rest of the team over the weekend. I think I can juggle being at the hospital, making sure the girls get to school and still be home for dinner and the evening with them. Then the 2nd procedure should be done in time for me to make the meeting Thursday night. I want to make sure she is able to come home on Friday afternoon for a visit with dad before she leaves town. I think it's important to reassure her that he's fine and she doesn't need to worry.

Our older daughter seems to be fine. I talked with her a little this morning about the upcoming treatments and she tells me she doesn't need all the details. She knows it's there but it's being taken care of and will go away eventually. Protecting her little bubble. God knows there is enough pressure being in High School, keeping up your grades etc. She's active, involved in clubs and doing great. I have two beautiful strong wonderful daughters.
Once again counting my many blessings and having faith that the rest will pass.
one of my favorite sayings "this too shall pass".

I've also reached out for more help at work and with my community involvement. I actually feel stronger for saying outright that I am stepping back and need this time for my family. We'll get through this together.