Author Archives: Tammi
One week+ after Chemo #9
Well….. hel-lo! Seems there hasn’t been a whole lot to say during a week when I gradually felt better and better. Lovely how a chemo-less week does that and I have more of those to look forward to. So let … Continue reading
Chemo #8 in the books
Well, I guess it was a close thing. My blood numbers were not perfect, but the doctors confirred and decided to hook me up anyway – Hurrah! Craig and I sure were pleased. Don’t know what happened to that congenial … Continue reading
On the Eve of Chemo #8
Sorry to have been so silent of late. Until today I’ve been feeling pretty feeble. Really, really tired – and prone to tears (yikes!). Today, suddenly, the sun came out – outside and inside – and I had energy and … Continue reading
WHAT A WEEKEND!
The up-side to flunking chemo last week was that by the weekend I was feeling pretty much like my old self again. Craig and I decided to head for the Portland Maine Boatbuilders show and meet up with our Rosborough … Continue reading
It’s been awhile since I flunked a test…
Haven’t been in the habit of flunking tests in my life, but yesterday I flunked my bloodtest. The pesky old Neutrophils dropped to a new low of 0.8 and that number disqualified me from getting Chemo #7 yesterday. Neutrophils do … Continue reading
SATURDAY NIGHT – LIVE (at the Town Hall Theater)
After spending most of my time in the days after Chemo #6 SLEEPING, Saturday night I rose from the bed and joined friends for a great concert at the Town Hall Theater.The band was a group of musicians from local … Continue reading
Visit from Sarahjoy and Nate
The conclusion of Craig’s birthday celebration happened this weekend with the arrival of Sarahjoy (niece #3) and her husband, Nate. They had been kind enough to stay home with their their colds on the weekend of the party – so … Continue reading
Ode to My Hair
Oh, hair, lovely hair, you’ve been with me through thick and through thin You’ve been a constant presence on my head, a true friend you’ve been. Dark and thick, you appeared on my head shortly after birth And have been … Continue reading
A Visit from Hardwick!
Just imagine our pleasure when friends drove all the way up from Hardwick to spend Sunday with us! Previous to John and Linda’s arrival I had been having a low-energy, low appetite couple of days. Wondered if my red blood … Continue reading
What a Weekend! – Craig’s B-day, continued
Actually, Saturday night isn’t complete without a photo of the after-party hot tubbing. Folks limped out of bed gradually come Sunday morning. Craig and I had talked about going to church, perhaps with Bev and Danielle – but soon realized … Continue reading
