Friday, June 26, 2009
Mom visits California from Arkansas
After living in California since the early 1950's my mom moved to Arkansas two (2) years ago. One of her three (3) grand children (Kimberleigh) married a man from Arkansas and moved there several years ago. My sister, Vicki (Kim's mom) and husband retired and followed Kim and relocated in Arkansas, as well. Since my sister, Kathy and myself plan to also leave California my mom decided to jump on the wagon and leave California herself. My mom relocated to Arkansas August 2007. This was her first trip back to California. My mom is enjoying Arkansas, particularly the changes of the seasons. However, she has missed the shopping and dining she loved in California. My mom arrived on Thursday June 18th. Kathy picked her up and we meet and took her to the Citrus Grill for dinner and got a little shopping in after dinner. Friday, mom, sister, Kathy and I shopped and started preparation for Kathy's 60th Birthday Party which would be celebrated on Saturday June 20th. On Saturday we enjoyed great food and drink, wonderful fellowship and a live band ... and partied into the night. Sunday, mom and Kathy headed for our house... first stop was a visit with Jake and Zack. After visiting the kids we headed for lunch at the Olive Garden. After lunch... more shopping. Monday and Tuesday we took mom to the Wine Country of Temecula where we stayed at the South Coast Winery. Our two days were spent visiting the local wineries, shopping, eating and relaxing by the pool. We all had a great time. Wednesday Jerry and I had to go see Dr. Bob in Century City and mom and Kathy did their last minute shopping before taking mom to the airport for her Thursday departure. We enjoyed her visit and are looking forward to seeing her again soon.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Minor "set back" for Jerry
Sunday Morning Jerry was snacking on some fresh cherries when he bit down and the cap on one of his front tooth breaking the tooth under as well, leaving the root remaining in the gum. Jerry is now missing one of his front teeth. Not one of the two, but one right next to it. Jerry will visit our dentist this afternoon, but because of his ONJ it will require special treatment to repair the tooth. They will probably not be able to remove the root of the tooth that remains, but will need to do a root canal first, less invasive. Not sure how they will be able to replace the lost tooth???
Jerry continues to feel well...
Jerry's most recent PSA was .01 the LOWEST it has been in 10+ years !!! Jerry continues to feel better than he has in the past year or so. Please continue remembering Jerry in your prayers and pray that he will continue feeling well.
Wedding in Durham, North Carolina
I left for Durham, North Carolina 3 June 2009 to attend Jerry's neice Dawn Howard's wedding. Jerry just recently went from working part time on disability since last July, 08 to full time after finishing chemo therpy in December 08. ... so he was not able to attend the wedding. The trip was so enjoyable seeing some of Jerry's family who we haven't seen in several years. The reunion was terrific! The wedding ceremony and all the activities around pre-and post wedding were terrific. Our time together was short, but so enjoyable to be together. We had an opportunity to visit Duke University, one day. The setting for the wedding was actually held at the Gardens at Duke University which were absolutely gorgious. Enjoy all the pictures I took during my stay by visiting my Picasa Albums. Here are just a few of my favorite pictures.
Monday, June 01, 2009
05.28.09 Monthly Oncologist Appointment
Jerry and I drove all the way to Century City for his appointment and all Dr. Javadi did was an examination. Jerry's blood test was good and Dr. Javadi didn't feel like Jerry needed any infusions!!! So, it was a short visit, we picked up $220.00 worth of prescriptions and $75.00 worth of nutrition supplements from the gastroenterology doctor and we were on our way. Short but expensive visit!!!
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