Letter Five

Dear Vera,

Guess what?! I had another party at MBMC. This time, Dr. SO was the guest of honor. That was on Sunday, 11-28-10, just in case you were wondering. That makes it every 3 weeks now, since the beginning of this journey. Nurses, and doctors alike saw Sister #1 and myself as we walked in, and greeted us. It was nice to know that they remembered us, and disconcerting to know that we have been there that often.

So Dr SO gave me another perscription and told me to follow up with Dr dV the next day.
Dr. dv is incredible, as I'm sure I'm told you a thousand times already. Dr. dV said I'm right where I should be, regarding treatments and such, so she put me on yet ANOTHER medication that is supposed to help my bones.  A few of the side affects of LU is loosing bone density and severe bruising... which I have already experienced. I must say it's quite disturbing to look down at my body and see several bruises, and not have a clue as to how I got them. She also gave me a horse pill... she called it a 'vitamin'. It's MONSTEROUS! Never the less, I am diligent in taking all my meds. The top of my microwave looks like a mini-pharmacy.

This game of back and forth is tough; I'm not even going to try to deny it. The back and forth between home and the hospital is almost as exhausting as the sickness itself. I will make it. Anxiously awaiting the day that I will understand all of this; I will endure until the end. Quitting is not an option.

Ps - I bought you something today.