The place that we had been living at was starting to be a problem. The apartment used to be a stable and there were drafts and other issues with the place. The landlord had put the place up for sale when his sister moved out. So Michael and I started looking for a warmer place for us for winter is starting to show up in Central Kansas.
We found a place not too far from our last place. Our new address is 206 E 18th St North, Wichita, KS 67214. The place is just a bit bigger than the old place and it has hardwood floors. It is a residence for seniors and the place is somewhat quiet. The first night that we were here, the gentleman next door had a seizure and the ambulance was called. We sat on the front porch watching as they took him to the hospital. Told the other residents that if this was quiet, I think that we will continue looking for another place. Honestly, the place is beautiful. It is an old brick building that was built in the 30's but has been refurbished. All new appliances and new drywall. New windows and alot of light. We both like the place. Please feel free to write and let us know what is happening with Terlingua and the surrounding area.
Michael finished his radiation treatments last Friday. The main reason for the treatments was to try to curb the pain that he was in. It didn't work as far as we can see but the doc was optimistic that it would take a little longer to do the job. He said that we might not see results for a couple of weeks after the treatments so we are praying that he is correct and that it does indeed work.
He had an appointment with his oncologist last Tuesday. The PSA level is still going up. It is currently at 355.. normal is less than 4. So the doctor suggested that Michael try the chemo therapy to see if it might slow the cancer down. Michael has the most aggressive kind of advanced prostate cancer that you can have. OF COURSE HE DOES... HE NEVER DOES ANYTHING HALF HEARTED..
Anyway, the doctor said that he could have a massive dose and then wait three weeks and come to get another or he could have a smaller dose on a weekly basis and that it would be a little easier on his body. He asked me what I thought. I told him that it was really his choice but if I were going to fight this disease, that I would take the chemo. He has been adamant about not wanting to take the chemo but I think that he wants to fight for as long as he can.
He has lost a bunch of weight and is down to 182 now. I am trying to feed him all the time and he says that everything tastes like cardboard or it has no taste at all. So I have started giving him Ensure and Boost on a daily basis. If I can't get the food in him at least I will get the protein and carbs in him that way.
So it is back to wait and see and hope and pray that the treatment works. We talked with Michael's mom and sister and they will be making a trip up to see him. His other two sisters are coming up at Thanksgiving time and if all is working OK, we will be back in Terlingua after the 1st of the year. If Hospice had services down in that area, we would be home sooner. But they do not and with the scare that we had a few weeks ago with his kidneys, hydration and his heart, we can't afford to come home as we couldn't get him to the hospital in time to save his life. I am doing the best that I can to keep him comfortable and healthy enough so that we can eventually come home. I hope that you all understand. The only reason that we are staying up in KS is that the VA in Texas wouldn't get him the treatment that he needed down there and this VA in KS is.
Hard to believe that a 100 percent disabled veteran from the Vietnam war can't get the services that are needed and deserved. Thank you Mr Obama.
By the way, we both sent in our absentee ballots and I have returned them by overnight mail. YEAH!!! I can only hope and pray that this is only a one term president.
God Bless and Take Care.
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