Saturday, April 25, 2009

First Day, Second Cycle

"I had a lovely visit with Kathleen," says Jim when he returns from NIH for the start of his second cycle of chemotherapy. After a big bowl of ice cream and a piece of homemade chocolate cake (shades of the Old Jim!) he is now fast asleep for his power nap. Barb got some planting and pruning done, a little shopping, and visits with Willie in the morning and Ellen and Andrew at noontime. All in all a good day. Love, Barbara
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  1. Andy MatthewsApril 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Thank God we're getting a string of good news.And Barb you are becoming so technically savy, who woulda thought. Keep up the good work,everyone so enjoys the latest news.

    andy

    ps i'm thinking of using all lower case to counteract jim's all uppercase,since typing with one hand is a pain.

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  2. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Hi you two wonderful people,
    Sounds like it's been a good day! The ice cream and cake sounded great and I'm sure tasted great too, Jim! And a power nap is a must afterwards. Barb, we're glad you also had a good day. Seeing those little ones is always a treat. Godd luck with day # 2 tomorrow, Jim. I'm guessing that you'll go tomorrow. Many prayers coming your way. We'll be off shortly to dinner with our Saturday night dinner group ( usually about 4-5 couples and kids included ). They've all been praying for you and are always glad to hear the updates! We will all say a special prayer for you tonight. Here's hoping for another good day tomorrow!
    Love you,
    Jeanne, Frank and Alyssa

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    so far, so good! keep it up. Andy, take care of that hand! Jim snd Bsrbsrs, we love you and send you heaing thoughts, Susan and John

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  4. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Dad and I went in the wrong door yesterday, a parallel hallway to the outpatient/chemo wing. There was a nurse sitting at the nursing station down the hallway, hard to make out a face. We walked toward her and greeted each other with good morning. Then she said, "Mr. Fay?" Dad said, "Candace?" She shouted, "Mr. Fay!" as she jumped up and ran to give him a hug. It was really nice. Then she escorted us the backway to the correct hallway. It was my first visit to NIH and I was impressed with the care. It was great to spend time talking with my dad--some old stories about being an alter boy, a bit about Nana and Grandpa. When they asked him his name and b-day before administering any medication, Dad would respond and then say, "Kathleen's little boy Jimmie."
    In the words of Joe Fay, Happy Sunday.
    Kath

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I forgot to give you this food ordering account. Dad ordering food from NIH. "Hi, yes...(name room number)...Breakfast or lunch? I guess brunch. Okay, could I please have 6 Oatmeal Raisin cookies....what, only three? Why? Okay. Oh thank you, four would be great. Three italian ice. 1 cottage cheese. Decaf coffee and some milk to go in that. Two bananas. Applesauce."

    Yes, yes, he wanted to share the cookies with me. Thankfully I only had half of one. Dangerous!

    Appetite back.

    KAF

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Thinking about you all the way out here in Arizona! Glad to see good news. Love you to both! Tim, Julia, Bailey and Andrew Matthews

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