Friday, March 13, 2009

Room with a (much better) view

We've moved into the apartment now, and wow, what a change. The apartment Jane found is right on the canal, next to the railroad and the canal walk. It has a magnificent view of downtown Richmond, which is really comforting. It's the skyline I remember from when I was a kid and we'd visit the city, and while it's not the most impressive in the world, I can't think of any city I'd rather wake up to see. Please pardon the nostalgia.


I still make a trip to the hospital every day to have blood tests, get fluids or blood, and generally be monitored. The trips seem to run 4-5 hours and consist largely of my waiting for fluid to run into me. I'm suffering some heavy duty chemo brain, and am not able to concentrate especially well, so I've made it my mission to watch as many Hitchcock movies as the Netflix will permit. So far I've gone through Dial M for Murder, Marnie, and The Man Who Knew Too Much. I've seen all of these, but watching them again is relaxing.

The nurses here are wonderful, and have been so supportive and positive, it has made a tremendous difference in my treatment. Honestly, I don't see how they're able to do it. 

3 comments:

  1. Glad you have moved out of the hospital! I hope you are able to get out and get some fresh air and that the weather is nice for you. :)

    hp

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  2. What about the Wii?!

    Hi... :-)

    Carolynne

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  3. Pat: Call your uncle, John, he works right on the canal walk at Reynolds, and he'll keep you company when your bored! Ha! he can Wii as well!, not good but tries.. Keep up the good work and remember this will all be a memory one day. Also I bought 2 sets of daffodils and Boyd Bears for Daffodil Days with the ACS, one for Margaret and one for Madeline. Will get to you all when deliveried. Mindy

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