Pam has turned the corner! Heading Home!!!!!

Sorry I have not blooged this week, not much to tell until yesterday. Pam spent the week in the hospital feeling pretty lousy. It was a lot of throat issues and fatigue. She was on pain meds. 24/7 that left her quite loopy and naseaus. Thurs/Friday was a big turning point. Her cell counts started to improve and as Dr. Nunnink said "no textbook needs to talk about that little twinkle in your eye that is back". So she is bouncing back. Actually today she is doing great! She is off all IV's, only taking pain meds orally when needed, and has a mild sore throat. It looks like she will be able to go home this afternoon!!!!!

It was a rough week and nothing you would ever want to watch someone go through. Pam however still manages to do it with her typical style. The resident this morning was commenting on how even with no white blood cell count last weekend, and feeling as low as you can get, that she still managed to function with a smile and humor. She is very strong physically and emotionally and we both know in our hearts that this treatment is going to work.

The professionals here at FAHC have been amazing! The nursing staff deserves a huge thanks and hug, they are outstanding: Denise, Lorraine, Caroline, Brenda, and of course Jo-Ann! (I am sure I am forgetting a few) These people have all been great to Pam all week during our stay at "Club FAHC "(all inclusive, not however our first choice for our next vacation).

We will go home today and continue to let Pam rest. She will get better every day as the numbers come up. Please wait a few days if you are thinking of visiting (at least Wed.). We can't thank you all enough for your support during this whole ordeal. It has changed our lives forever and taught us thinks about ourselves, our family, our friends and our communities that we treasure dearly. Thank you for that.