My last post was nearly 2 months ago. In that post, I disclosed our Buster Boy's illness, his lymphoma. We since have found another vet, who seemed to think he would benefit from chemotherapy and who assured us that dogs don't react to chemo the same way humans do. This vet is in Blythewood, which for us is quite a long trip. So, once a week, Buster and I load into the car and I take him to the vet, sign him in as a 'stay for the day' and then I drive into downtown for work; in the afternoon, I go back and pick him up. He started his chemotherapy regimen on April 30. About 10 days into it, he developed a fever, and we had to give him antibiotics. Basically what happens is the chemo wipes out his white blood cells, which are needed to fight infection. The massive doses of chemicals that flooded his little body left him unable to fight the elevated temps. So, he spent the night at the vet, got antibiotics, and came home. He's had another week or so of treatments, then this past Monday when I went to pick him up, she (the vet) said his white blood cells were too low to give the treatment. We go back tomorrow and hopefully he will be able to have it then. His lymph nodes had virtually disappeared, but now I can feel them again - not terribly large, but still....
I hope this all is not uncomfortable for him. He appears happy and his appetite is beyond good. He will eat ANYTHING you give him. Doesn't chew it, just swallows it! But he always did that. I guess as long as he's eating well, we have to be thankful.
Let's hope tomorrow brings good news. I'm so tired of bad news. I just want more time with him. And he wants more time with us. Let's hope we can have that.
On a positive note, we have our house on the market. So far, only 2 people have looked at it and neither of them were impressed. Our listing does not expire until August. I hope we find the right person to want our home. We put our heart and soul into it and whoever buys it will get a wonderful home. If it doesn't sell, well then I guess we will figure that out at the time.
I am working downtown now - five days a week. Every day I spend nearly 2 hours in the car. Already I am tired of that. I wish I was close enough to be able to go home for lunch. And spend time outside...in the yard. At the same time, I am fortunate to have a good job. I am thankful.
We have a long weekend coming up. Memorial Day weekend - the 'jumping off point' for summer. I am so ready. Ready to fire up the grill, sit back with a cocktail and just BE...
Happy Holiday, everyone!!
