He's Back For Iraq

Blake came home on Saturday. He told Kellie he was still in Kuwait but, he was really in Atlanta. He had arranged for his friend Jordan to pick him up and bring him home. I knew what time he was coming, I just had to keep Kellie busy. Scott suggested they play Wii - great idea Scott. He and Kellie played Wii and I sat at the table farming so I could see when he pulled up and turn on the i flip without her knowing. The plan was executed perfectly. Kellie said when he walked in she just saw his boots first and then worked her way up to see it was Blake. We really wanted to be there to see him off the plane but, he had already arranged to surprise us. Then he realized at the last minute he should tell me because we probably wouldn't be home. Blake was right because Kellie and I had a list of things to do and planned to leave early. Blake said the stewardess on the plane said she had two solders home from Iraq so she wanted to get them out to their families , to please let them exit first and the plane burst into an applause. Blake said rumor has it - it won't be a full year tour depending on how Iraq's election goes. How wonderful that would be, instead of having Kellie here for the summer I could possibly have Blake here too.

The first thing Blake wanted to do was shower and get BBQ. So that is what we did. He and Kellie then headed out to surprise Skylar but, she was not home. I called Tom to tell him not to tell Skylar Blake was home because I want him to surprise her.

I find myself staring at him. I watched a boy walk off the tarmac destination Iraq and a man return.

To Busy To Work

I had so much to do Friday that I decided to take the day off. This was how my day went. I woke up dragged myself out of bed at 7:00 , which is late for me. I dressed Scott, helped him in the truck drove to the office to drop off a walker, coffee and oatmeal. We then headed to Orlando Airport to pick up Kellie. Back to the coast for lunch, home for an hour. Blake keeps telling Kellie he is moving her to Eustis. So when I found this snowman at Christmas time I couldn't resist. I thought she would die but, she loved it. I think more because she knew Blake would.

Then to the cleaners to pick up Blake's shirt. Then to Quest for Scott's bloodwork and urine sample. I'll save the details from the urine sample. We will just say I didn't know men couldn't stop urinating on command. We then drove to UCI for a CT scan and for medicine refills. Jenny came over to tell me the scan was unchanged - she is such a sweet person. We then returned home for an hour and then to Enigma to hear Dave play and sing. I love to listen to his music. We were lucky enough to have his wife join us for dinner. We returned home at 9:30 and collasped into bed
Fun times with great friends

We Are Still Alive

So much has been going on since our last post. My doctor had a Birmingham hip. Scott and I were back and fourth , more there than here. Anyway, it allowed me to work with Scott alot on his walking, sitting etc. Because we had to run back and fourth I mastered helping Scott in the truck. But, it was all great work for both of us. Exhausting but so worth it.

We went to see Dr. Nick on Wednesday. Scott's condition has the signs off a stroke but, can not be tracked through a CT scan. Sometimes the brain tumor will throw a stroke, if this happened it could mean it killed tumor cells and not normal cells. Which is not a bad thing, just another obstacle. Scott had the perfect definition. He said it was like a reset button on him was hit. We then saw Dr. Gold yesterday and he told Scott that he was his inspiration. What a wonderful compliment from someone that has been there and back.

Blake is in Baghdad and leaves for Kuwait soon. He was thrilled because he rode in a Black Hawk from Fob hammer to Baghdad. He sent a cool video of his trip. It will be nice to have him home. I am going to bake chocolate chips cookies Saturday and Kellie and I are going to try fried oreos from a recipe I found.

I have a full day tomorrow with appointments for Scott. He has chemo Thursday - if all the blood test are OK. The kids will be in the mountains and hopefully Scott will be recovered when they return.

Our Healthare System Is Lacking

We are so frustrated with our health care system. I work long hours and because Scott is alone for such a long time this has created a problem. The social worker suggested an alert system that Scott wears around his neck if he needs help he pushes the button and the company is alerted. I had them ship it over night to us. It is a really good idea but, not good enough for the social worker. She wants a bench seat that Scott can slide into to shower again another good idea , I'll pick one up tomorrow. But, still not good enough if we don't find people to come in everyday for a few hours a day they are going to pull Scott's at home therapy. It is not a covered expense through health care, it doesn't have to be a health care provider. So if anyone has any extra time looks like we could use it.

Poor Scott

Scott had a really tough time on chemo. He stayed in bed for a few days, ended up with a migraine and I wasn't the most patient. He took Dilaudid 4 of them over the course of his migraine. He decided he wanted to get up. I didn't think it was a good idea but, decided if he wanted to get up I would change the sheets on the bed. Scott got up and then felt sick from the Dilaudid. I changed the sheets on the bed and got him almost to the room and he threw up everywhere. I cleaned him up changed his clothes and thought I would leave the warm water running so I could clean him up better. He wasn't moving very fast and then I heard water dripping and it dawned on me the sink was over flowing. I opened the bathroom door and there was water everywhere. I was so aggravated. I had so many towels to do and I had enough tide for two loads. I thought it was best to clean everything up I could and go to bed.
I woke up early this morning, made a Walmart run and returned home to get all the laundry, house cleaning and the Christmas lights off the house. I managed to finish my whole list of honey do's. I bathed Scott, dressed him and rewashed the sheets on the bed. We were unable to make Michelle's birthday celebration but, I was able to see her mom and Samantha for quick hugs. I feel really bad that I lost patience with Scott - I think I may need some rest.

Scott, Milo and My Crazy Life

I know I am behind on blogging but, I have been so busy. Scott began chemo again yesterday. So along with his physical therapy and occupational therapy both 3x a week he has also began chemo therapy. We were in Orlando at 7:00 am had chemo. back to the coast where I put Scott to bed and then to work. When I woke up this morning I asked him how he felt and he said he felt like he was on a boat (side effect) so I asked him if the Meclazine I gave him last night helped and he said no.

When I looked at the bottle it wasn't Meclazine I gave him I don't know what it was because Milo thought it would be fun to grab the prescription bottle and run through the yard. I was chasing him picking up pills so he wouldn't eat them. He was running around me in circles and then would grab the bottle again and take off running. I asked Scott where Milo took the bottle from but, Scott had no idea. I asked him what it was Scott said he didn't know to read the label. I couldn't read the label because Milo ate the label. Funny , "Yes" but not at the time I was ready to kill Milo. Then my computer guy came over and he doesn't like dogs and Milo could sense it every time the computer guy went to talk to me Milo would howl and bark, when the computer guy would stop talking so would Milo. Then Milo went in front of the pantry and barked for treats. I ignored him and he came where I was sitting grabbed my shoestring and tried to pull me off the couch to get him a treat. I have no idea want his problem was, a normally good dog became the dog from hell.

When I realized it wasn't Meclazine I gave Scott I went to the drawer found the bottle and gave it to him this morning. When he asked me what he took last night, I told him I had no idea. Scott said, great it was a women pill now I will probably act like a woman today. I don't even remember what I said to him and he said in a woman's voice - pretending to cry - I can't believe you said that to me...ugh..I shouldn't have told him I should have just gave him the Meclazine without saying anything.