I am writing again from a hospital bed. Was running a high fever on Monday morning so Bob called my oncolgist and he said to bring me to the ER. I got a bed that evening and am more or less isolated because they cannot find the origin of the fever. This time they are not worried about me getting something, but someone catching something from me.
Nurses this time are accomodating but not as nice as the last crew.
I am tired,dizzy, and weak - not allowed out of bed without a physical therapist and they are scarce this holiday wekend, as you would expect.
I have found myself hallucinating, but I know for sure that my mother visited my room on Wednesday night. She told me it was okay to cry and that she will always be neaby. Then this little wisp departed quickly.
I have missed 3 radiation treatments and worry about that, Bob has an appointmemt with that doctor on Monday morning.
I have no idea when I will go home. The doctor this morning said it would not be until i was eating enough to sustain my myself and wslk without falling
Joanne - continued thoughts and prayers.b not a fun way to spend Thansgiving, but sounds like it was necessary. Hope you will be home soon. Take care and wishes for feeling better soon. Love, M
Posted by: Margaret | November 25, 2012 at 08:31 AM
Miss J...thinking about you! xoxo
Posted by: meckenzie | November 25, 2012 at 08:41 AM
I was so sad to read this. I hope you are home soon
Posted by: Jana | November 25, 2012 at 08:42 AM
I'm so sorry you are not feeling well, JoAnn. I find it comforting to think of your Mother telling you it's o.k. to cry, because she is exactly right -- it's o.k. You are going through a long time of testing and hard things and I wish it were not so.
I hope and pray you get your strength back soon. Rest and know that we, your people - near and far - we are rooting for you and hoping and praying and lifting you up.
Posted by: Susan | November 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Sorry to hear this news too. Sending the absolute best wishes I can!
Posted by: Brooke | November 25, 2012 at 02:53 PM
So sorry to read this and hope by now things have improved. You are, as always, in my thoughts. Wishing for better times ahead for you.
Love and hugs.....
Posted by: Nancy Vander Vliet | November 25, 2012 at 05:27 PM
I love you too ((((JOANN)))) I think of you always..xox,j
Posted by: judy | November 26, 2012 at 01:32 PM
I've just now read this, JoAnn. We are traveling and Internet is not always the best. So sorry to hear about this latest hospital visit. Sounds as if it were necessary though. And I do hope by the time you read this, you are comfortable at home!
I'm glad your Mother was able to contact you and comfort you. Isn't that just like a Mother? You know, she is always near you.
As always, you are in my heart and prayers, even when I'm not here in the comments on your blog. Hope to hear from you again soon.
Posted by: KK | November 27, 2012 at 08:47 AM
I want you to know I am thinking about you and you are in my prayers. Hope you get out of the hospital very soon. Cancer sucks! You have been through so much--I can't even imagine how to handle what you are dealing with every day.
Posted by: Karen H | November 27, 2012 at 02:10 PM
Wish there was something we could do for you, so know that we are thinking of you.
Posted by: Donna | November 27, 2012 at 07:49 PM
You are on my mind often. I keep checking for your posts and praying for your speedy recovery.
Posted by: Gail Rubin | November 28, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Continuing to pray!
Posted by: A | November 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Checking again today to see if you have any good news. Hope this finds you much improved. xoxox
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | November 28, 2012 at 05:23 PM
So sorry to read that you are in the hospital. I am sending positive thoughts and prayers your way and know you will be home soon.
Posted by: Linda | November 28, 2012 at 07:29 PM
((((JOANN))))) here is another hug for you xoxoxo,Thinking of you,j
Posted by: judy | November 29, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Thinking of you. xoxo
Posted by: Eloise | November 30, 2012 at 06:36 AM
JoAnn, I have been down with the flu for two weeks and missed your post. I'm sorry to learn you're back in the hospital, but hope you're feeling better by now. How comforting it must have been to have a visit from your mother. I know you were very close. She's right, too, as moms usually are: go ahead and cry. Looking forward to learning how you're doing. You're always in my thoughts. Love you.
Posted by: Cindybon | December 01, 2012 at 11:39 PM
I think of you often, JoAnn. Sending you thoughts of peace, comfort, and strength.
Posted by: Barb | December 04, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Hello, thinking of you JoAnn and sending a quick hello. I hope that you are home and feeling much better. Hugs from Zurich.
Posted by: Susan | December 06, 2012 at 12:35 AM