Janell has been progressing well according to the doctors and the blood tests. Her neutrophils and white blood cell counts have been very promising. She still has to be very careful regarding her contact with others. Therefore, she cannot go shopping at crowded, enclosed buildings like Costco, or attend functions in close contact like church services or concerts. Early morning trips to the open air Yakima Fruit Market are fine.
She has slowly but steadily been building up her stamina. She struggled with walking a "1/4" block. She has now moved to being able to walk around a four block square of our neighborhood, about 1/3 of a mile.
The great news is that she has been released from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance back to her original oncologist at Cascade Cancer Care located within Evergreen Hospital. The original plan was for her release after Day 60, but it happened at Day 44. The blood draws and weekly visits still occur. Now we are focused on strategies to get her through the upcoming cold and flu season without getting sick.
CAN SHE HAVE VISITORS? Yes, as long as you are not coughing, wheezing, have a runny nose, etc. It should also be noted that she "fades" pretty quickly and has to rest quietly a number of times during the day.
We really appreciate the prayers, cards and thoughts you all have sent. Included here are pictures from the beautiful and abundant "care package" Janell's work sent. In the pictures you see our oldest son, Geoffrey, during his visit up from the San Diego area to "check on MOM" and our grandsons, helping Janell open her gifts. We also appreciate the Dinners Ready gift accounts established by Inglemoor High School Staff and by our Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church Family. They have been a tremendous help.
Thank you all for your caring and love!
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