Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Good News/last couple of weekends
This is really Craig--as Gail said, we had good news at my three month checkup--still cancer free and in remission. The last couple of weekends we have been visiting our kids in South Dakota and in Nebraska. Anne's baby is due in late November. Her husband Scott and roommate are trying to sell their house so Anne and Scott can move either to a house of their own or a rental for a while. Neil is doing well as a civil engineer in Rapid City, SD. All is well--I am working full days and we have many blessings for which to be thankful.
Good news at 3 month check-up
Craig had a 3 month check-up with the Pierre oncologist. All tests were in the normal range and there was no sign of cancer! He is still in remission. Next check-up is in 3 months.
A few weeks ago, we got a news letter from the transplant house about the July golf tournament and picnic to honor survivors. The young woman from Italy who needed a double lung transplant had the transplant on April 23. In July, she was doing exceptionally well. In fact, at the picnic she was dancing with her friend from New York who was doing well. I was not sure the friend from New York would survive after hearing we met and I heard about all his complications after a second transplant.
The woman needing a liver transplant who had come to the transplant house in January finally received one. She also is doing well. God is good.
Gail
A few weeks ago, we got a news letter from the transplant house about the July golf tournament and picnic to honor survivors. The young woman from Italy who needed a double lung transplant had the transplant on April 23. In July, she was doing exceptionally well. In fact, at the picnic she was dancing with her friend from New York who was doing well. I was not sure the friend from New York would survive after hearing we met and I heard about all his complications after a second transplant.
The woman needing a liver transplant who had come to the transplant house in January finally received one. She also is doing well. God is good.
Gail
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Carl's birthday
Last week Craig and I wrote a long entry that disappeared. This time the post will be shorter.
Carl will be 24 on Monday. Neil is home for a day to celebrate. Craig, Carl and I will meet Anne halfway between Pierre and Omaha for a day together. Scott can't get away to join us. Anne and Neil have not missed seeing Carl on his birthday since he came home from the hospital.
Craig continues to improve every day. He looks like his old self, but considerably thinner. His color is good and he goes to the office every day. He's back to making his odd-ball jokes. Our lives are settling back into a routine.
Craig still goes in for his monthly IV infusion to strengthen his bones here in Pierre. All his 3 month checks ups will be done here unless there is a problem and he'll go back to Mayo. Otherwise, he won't go to Mayo until June 2010. Then he can start his baby shots since his immunity was wiped out. I hope he won't be as fussy as the kids were when they got them.
Craig often says things have gone well for him this year except for the initial diagnosis. Now we pray for a lengthy remission.
We'll try to post a note monthly now. Gail
Carl will be 24 on Monday. Neil is home for a day to celebrate. Craig, Carl and I will meet Anne halfway between Pierre and Omaha for a day together. Scott can't get away to join us. Anne and Neil have not missed seeing Carl on his birthday since he came home from the hospital.
Craig continues to improve every day. He looks like his old self, but considerably thinner. His color is good and he goes to the office every day. He's back to making his odd-ball jokes. Our lives are settling back into a routine.
Craig still goes in for his monthly IV infusion to strengthen his bones here in Pierre. All his 3 month checks ups will be done here unless there is a problem and he'll go back to Mayo. Otherwise, he won't go to Mayo until June 2010. Then he can start his baby shots since his immunity was wiped out. I hope he won't be as fussy as the kids were when they got them.
Craig often says things have gone well for him this year except for the initial diagnosis. Now we pray for a lengthy remission.
We'll try to post a note monthly now. Gail
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
From Omaha to DeSmet and to work
It's been 2 weeks since the Omaha reception for Anne and Scott and what turned out to be a Carlson family reunion. We had a great time there!
The third Sunday in August is the annual Eichstadt picnic in Wolsey. Last year, we were reading the Little House on the Prairie books with Carl. We decided to combine a trip to DeSmet with the reunion. DeSmet is 45 miles east of Wolsey. We stayed at a bed and breakfast 2 doors east of the Ingalls house. Carl wanted to go back before the next picnic in a year.
We made the reservations last August and never expected a year with all the changes we've had. We did finish reading all the books in the series, too.
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend seeing homestead sites of the Ingalls and Wilders and spending time in the hot tub. Rain curtailed some of our plans, so there will be more to see next Aug. The library there has 5 original Harvey Dunn paintings.
Once again, the picnic tables were full of delicious foods, especially desserts. Not as many Eichstadts attended this year as in the past, but it was good to see everyone there. Two of Craig's uncles and an aunt are in the Huron Nursing Home. Craig's 90 year old Aunt Dorothy goes to the nursing home every day to visit her younger brothers and sister in law. She is finally showing her age and looks 80 instead of 75. She lives in her home and drives.
Carl had a day off today and went to the 1880 Town 22 miles west Murdo, SD with friends from the Pit Crew for lunch and a tour. He told us so much about his day and brought back a "smash penny" for his collection.
This weekend we're relaxing and won't venture farther than the mall or Wal-mart. Craig, Gail & Carl
Hi, this is Craig. I am feeling better today and the last two or three days. I still get a nap in the morning. I think I am recovering well.
Today I had a return visit with my regular internist to get a checkup after taking another antibiotic for the last ten days. The Dr. confirmed that the rattle in my lungs had cleared, and I have no sore throat or ear infections. He thinks I am doing well on my pain medication and wants to alternate regular visits to his office with those to my oncologist.
The next oncologist visit is in October, so the next internist visit is scheduled for late November. It can be changed if it conflicts with the birth of the baby!
We will all be interested to see how I am doing on remission when I visit the oncologist in October. I feel fine, so I hope that means I will be fine and will remain in remission for another three months. Everything is day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year, and the more of each the better!
--Craig
The third Sunday in August is the annual Eichstadt picnic in Wolsey. Last year, we were reading the Little House on the Prairie books with Carl. We decided to combine a trip to DeSmet with the reunion. DeSmet is 45 miles east of Wolsey. We stayed at a bed and breakfast 2 doors east of the Ingalls house. Carl wanted to go back before the next picnic in a year.
We made the reservations last August and never expected a year with all the changes we've had. We did finish reading all the books in the series, too.
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend seeing homestead sites of the Ingalls and Wilders and spending time in the hot tub. Rain curtailed some of our plans, so there will be more to see next Aug. The library there has 5 original Harvey Dunn paintings.
Once again, the picnic tables were full of delicious foods, especially desserts. Not as many Eichstadts attended this year as in the past, but it was good to see everyone there. Two of Craig's uncles and an aunt are in the Huron Nursing Home. Craig's 90 year old Aunt Dorothy goes to the nursing home every day to visit her younger brothers and sister in law. She is finally showing her age and looks 80 instead of 75. She lives in her home and drives.
Carl had a day off today and went to the 1880 Town 22 miles west Murdo, SD with friends from the Pit Crew for lunch and a tour. He told us so much about his day and brought back a "smash penny" for his collection.
This weekend we're relaxing and won't venture farther than the mall or Wal-mart. Craig, Gail & Carl
Hi, this is Craig. I am feeling better today and the last two or three days. I still get a nap in the morning. I think I am recovering well.
Today I had a return visit with my regular internist to get a checkup after taking another antibiotic for the last ten days. The Dr. confirmed that the rattle in my lungs had cleared, and I have no sore throat or ear infections. He thinks I am doing well on my pain medication and wants to alternate regular visits to his office with those to my oncologist.
The next oncologist visit is in October, so the next internist visit is scheduled for late November. It can be changed if it conflicts with the birth of the baby!
We will all be interested to see how I am doing on remission when I visit the oncologist in October. I feel fine, so I hope that means I will be fine and will remain in remission for another three months. Everything is day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year, and the more of each the better!
--Craig
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