Foot Infection and a Cold

V&J got a much needed weekend away to their beloved Sea Ranch, but V returned home with a cold and some kind of infection in her foot. She made a trip to the emergency room where she was treated with IV antibiotics. She returned the next day for a second treatment. There were long waits both times so she's pretty tired out.

Miracles Happen

Hello out there in the blogosphere. I have not posted much lately, but that doesn't mean nothing is happening. Vicki's blood counts have been steadily going up, up, and up. Many of her numbers are getting into a normal range. As predicted, the platelet count is the last to reach normal, but it's been going up each week with no setbacks.

Over the weekend Vicki had her first outing for non-medical reasons since August. She's been taking walks and has been given the O.K. to go out for dinner with her out of town guests. It's pretty amazing if you consider the shape she was in just a few weeks ago.

I think they should have rehab programs for cancer patients the way they do for cardiac patients. She's going to need a lot of gentle exercise and good nutrition to rebuilt her muscle mass and strength. Fortunately all of Jack's cardiac rehab lessons came home so they're teaming up on the project.