Backtracking

Well the computers here at Huntsman have been down since July 4th.  I have sent several pictures for your enjoyment but haven't been able to tell you what or who they are.  Here goes:  Starting with Curt fishing, Daniel took this one while we were still at home.  Next is Curt back at Huntsman  on July 2nd. Curt actually had a test and blood work then met with Dr. Zangari.  On Friday the  3rd he started back with Chemo and Erlene has double gloved so she can give the Chemo.  The dark headed girl is Andrea.  She is our PA and we like her a lot.  She is very easy to talk to and so so smart! Andrea said that Curt might tolerate the Chemo O.K. this time because he is so healthy. She said that the bad stuff will most likely start next week. He had the 4th off and we came up to Huntsman to watch fireworks from the hospital.  We were not alone and so we didn't stay long.  We got back to our trailer just in time to see the fireworks from Sugar House park. On Monday the 6th we came to HCH and started with more Chemo. (Curt with girl in blue)  On Tuesday the 7th we came in and they started the replacement of stem cells.  The picture with a round container is what they transport the stem cells in.  They keep them frozen in liquid nitrogen.  The place where they are stored is monitored 24/7 to keep everything at a certain temperature. The man holding a red package is the technician who brought the stem cells and un-thawed them and gave them to the nurse.  They gave Curt 4 bags of stem cells and it took about 3 hours. I think there is a picture with Curt and his nurse, Malene giving his stem cells back. On July 8th we were back a HCH for labs and check with Andrea. (Happy Birthday Clint!!!) He has had to use pain meds only twice and nausea meds once.  He really is doing good.  We had Friday and Saturday off.  On Friday it was very hot and we took a drive and toured all the D.I.s in Salt Lake.  Yes Curt wore his mask!  He found some very nice books.  Then we went to Geralyn and Wayne's for a a quick lunch.  When we got back to the trailer Curt got his tools out and started to fix the cooler. It is installed in the window and works very well for that small area.  We sat out on the lawn for a while and we both had a bottle of water.  Curt got me wet then the water fight was on!  We both ended up wet but cooler.  We laughed a lot.  Sure felt good.

Tonight, Saturday I will be going out to dinner with my manager and regional manager in CETUSA.  Curt can't go because they want him to stay away from crowds.  I will try to bring him something good home.  I don't like leaving him.  Wish one of the kids were here. Well hope this brings the blog up to date.  I will try to enter something every day if possible.  We do come up to HCH tomorrow, Sunday, and then every day for about 12 days.