2-4 Feb 2021

This day (2 Feb) ... more memories were created.  

Jennifer and Josiah departed for Maryland.  It was so wonderful to see Jennifer after all these years.  I missed her terribly and will miss her more! 



3 Feb 2021

Zachary departed for Ft Lauderdale.  Really tough to see him go as I don't see him often enough.  


Then it was Matthew's turn to leave.  He got called in for a job early and had to depart o'dark late Wednesday.  

So much going on.  Finally confirmed a 5 Feb infusion therapy (chemo) appointment.  Now my anxiety his escalating, but know I must do this.  

Pool vendor was out today (3 Feb) applying the stain to deck.  Believe this is looking good.  Needs a second coat and they will he out again.  

All children have made it home safely as of 4 Feb.

- Jennifer made it home at 0400 yesterday. 

- Matthew made it to his new location at 0115 today.

- Zachary made it home at 0650 this morning.  

Will miss them!


Preparing, both physically and mentally for tomorrow's infusion appointment. Much uncertainty ahead.  So many unknowns on procedures and how my body will react.  Trying to take my mind off this.  Walked 2 miles this morning and wanted more, but couldn't due to GI issues.

Dawn made more juice today.  Will take some to UAB tomorrow. Unsure I would be where I'm at without her help and her connections to other smart people.  Grateful she went above and beyond to get all the children home.  

As a side note, it's been good to connect with a friend, Peter, on my diagnosis.  Glad to get a note from John and Kevin yesterday as well.  Added to Kathy, these are my closest friends that began in cycling and very proud and honored to call them my friends.  Together along with family, I hope to beat this dreadful condition. 

Time to get cleaned up, review my notes, and head to bed.  

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