What a day! It has been unusually busy for me. I spent over an hour on the phone this morning. Both MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN called me back. To my surprise both can see me the week after I return from Peru. I was not expecting an appointment this fast. In fact, both could have seen me next week. I have decided to go to MD Anderson. The last time I went with Craig to Mayo I was disappointed in them.
My appointment is only for a consultation and I will not be having any tests done unless they aren’t impressed with the ultrasound that was done in Topeka. My insurance will not cover this visit and my new insurance plan for next year won’t either. I decided it was worth it to get an opinion from an expert. I will see the Chair of the Department as she is doing a study on the particular rare type of cancer I have and was interested in my case.
Kathy and I will drive down and leave on the Saturday after I get back from Peru on Thursday, December 14. We plan on driving a good six to eight hours on Saturday, stop for the night and then drive into Galveston for Sunday. We will go back up to Houston Sunday evening as my appointment is early Monday morning. If I don’t need another ultrasound we will head home when my appointment is done on Monday and be home by Tuesday. I may have to delay our departure by one day if I need the ultrasound.
I will need to find a house sitter or someone to do chores while we are gone. Anyone want to spend December 16 – 20 in Chase County at my house?
It feels good to get this scheduled and know that I will be getting good advice on how to proceed. If they advise doing the radioactive iodine treatment I will have it done in Topeka as my insurance will cover it there.
I went into the Symphony office this morning to help stuff a newsletter. We only got 500 of 2,200 done but at least it is a start. I’m going back tomorrow morning to help get another 500 done. While at the office I met a relative of Granddad Jack Spain – actually she was related to his first wife. One of the other workers used to be married to the son of a favorite family pastor we had when I was a kid. It is a small world full of connections.
Craig had his dog Max put down today. It is a very hard day for Craig. The two of them were best buddies. So hard when you have to do the responsible thing. Tough to lose your best buddy. Max was over 13 years old which is a long life for a King Charles Cavalier.
Some friends came over this afternoon for a visit and healings. By far this is my favorite day of the month. If everyone in the world had that type of support the world would be a far different place.
Ran into Emporia after my guests left to get chicken feed and cash for my trip. I need to go to one more bank tomorrow and my errand list of things to do before I leave will be done. Now I need to do laundry so I can pack tomorrow.
I have a guy coming out Wednesday to clean out my drains. They are gurgling and the basement overflow drain is running very slowly. This house was not plumbed very well when it was built.
The dogs are both MIA. They haven’t been gone like this since Legend was killed. Trusting they will return soon.
Can’t believe I will be in Peru Wednesday night. I really need to finish packing! I did gather all the extra stuff other than clothes I am taking. It won’t take me long to throw my clothes in the suitcase. My hardest decision has been what to wear on my travel day. Not that it really matters -sometimes I get stuck on the easy things.
The countdown has begun. I’ll be in Peru in a little over 48 hours!
It has been another beautiful day on the prairie. Over 70 again today! All is well on the prairie.
I always so appreciate all that you take the time to write and most especially your travel! Thank you! And you are/ have been on my healing list. Have a wonderful journey!
Have a beautiful trip cousin and leave all this behind for a few. Love you.