The Usual

This is my first attempt posting on a blog from my phone. In a way, I feel a bit high tech...in another way, I feel like it's about time I stepped into the current century (or at least the current decade).

We're at MD Anderson right now. Layne's getting hooked up. They were able to use his port this time. There have been times when they haven't been able to get return on it and they have to put the needle in his arm. It's easier and less painful for him to use the port - so, I'm always glad when it works out. It'll take about 4.5-5 hours. Each patient is in a separate room here. They'll come around with a menu for 'room service' in a little bit. When he's done I'll drive us to the Franklin's home (20-30 minutes). I think that's pretty much it. Of course, it all starts with flights and lots of waiting - both at the airport and at the hospital.

Update?

Yes, we need an update! Here's a list of eventual posts.

Half Way Done!!

#7 Complete

The Saga Continues (Scan)

HiPec

Changes in Treatments

Layne at Home

Finances

Doctor

Homeschool

One thing after another...after another

There's more? (Reflux)

Not Sure About #8

Schedule???
Huntsman Hospital

Life Moves Forward

A.P.A.P.

Need to Write

I'm sure there are other items...just going off the top of my head right now.

I just found the list I jotted down a week ago. In addition to the items above, here are a few more. (I'll have to remember (eventually) what some of them meant. (So great to be old.)

How Layne's Feeling
Garage/Coat Hooks
FHE Talks
Holidays
General Conference Messages (Death)
Priesthood
Who Will? (Yard, Organize, Food, Explain to Kids)
Organize
Testimony
Library
Learn
Layne/Laundry
Family Together

Post Dated

I have slipped a couple of posts in after they happened. That means you would have to go through older posts to be able to see them. I think I'll start putting all the most recently written posts on the top. If they fit into the current timeline, great. If not, they'll be dated only be at the top for a few days. After that, I will put them in the correct chronological order. That way, you can read all of the posts with less effort.

So much to say...so little time.

Wow! It's August already. We've made it through the first few days of chemo. Layne's still working with a loss of appetite. It still humors me that he was given a steroid that would have side effects of 'feeling emotional'. Hmm...
The kids and I went to Discovery Gateway (Children't Museum) today. The Wizzgiggle Puppeteers were putting on a show. We've seen them several times at the library and have always enjoyed it, so decided it would be fun to see them again. We hadn't seen them perform yet this summer. We have a membership to the museum so we spent some time there afterwards also.
We came home, had dinner and the boys went to Scouts. It was all so 'life as usual'.
I had a chance to play the piano tonight too. I have worried about playing because I haven't wanted to bother Layne. He seemed to be alright tonight, so I gave it a try. It's always therapeutic for me...so, it was nice to have the chance.
I think one of the things I'm going to start doing is dating posts when they happened. So, that means you might need to check older posts if you want to read the whole story. It seems inconvenient, but I wanted to try for the correct chronological order so it'll make more sense later on.
I will also be adding more pictures and links.