Kemo Sabe
Definition: Ke-mo sah-bee (pronounced /ˌkiːmoʊˈsɑːbi/; often spelled kemo sabe or kemosabe) is the term of endearment used by the fictional Native American Tonto (and sometimes the Ranger himself) in the radio and television program The Lone Ranger, said to mean "trusty scout" or "faithful friend" in Potawatomi.[1][2] Its use has become so widespread it was entered into Webster's New Millennium Dictionary in 2002.
I continue to be amazed at how my ChemoSabe keeps up his pace. Even though he doesn't do the five days/four a day/two weeks on/or of steroids, he has about the same energy. He is now doing the three Dex, one day a week for a year. He has been up today since 1:30 a.m. He left the house at 2:30 and traveled to Greenville, MS. He was driving in the driveway at 6:00 p.m. My word for today should have been "Amazed".
Labs showed that CRP was way below registering, which is wonderful. No infection. I still think it was his dentist visit for the cleaning last month. I'm not the doctor -- I'm just sayin.
We have yet to begin the reflooring of all areas of the house. It has been discovered the foyer was affected, too. It was torn out yesterday. We are back to three big floor blowers and a giant dehumidifier. Last time it was six blowers and two dehumidifiers. These are just as noisy as they sit at the bottom of the stairs. I can't tell when our downstairs or upstairs air kicks on. I would be willing to bet our electric bill will hit $600 this month.
I have been letting all four dogs stay in the sun room every day while we are at work under a floor fan and ceiling fan. Even when I let them out for about 45 minutes when I get home, it is still too hot for them.
My sweet kemo sabe, Billie, that was putting up the fight with brain and lung cancer died peacefully at home last Wednesday. Her funeral was on Saturday. My Kemo Sabe, Kenny, did the services. One of the best services I have ever heard him do. They were close.
We are so looking forward to the weekend which begins for me tomorrow. We are keeping Big E for three days. What a treat. He will be seven in August. I get all melty when I think about him. I can be proud of his daddy setting such a good example.
ChemoSabe is loosing weight steadily, but not quickly. I believe the lower dose of Dex is keeping him from retaining fluid. He doesn't have those chubby Humpty Dumpty cheeks anymore. His hands are not bruising like they were from having thin skin and his eyes are not running, itchy or swelling. The doc told us during the last visit that these were major side effects of the Dex.
He worked in the yard again yesterday afternoon. He weedeated a lot around the house and flower beds. I found myself going to the window every few minutes to make certain he was okay. I am just not use to him being out of my sight very long when we are at home. If we are it is usually because he is asleep in the recliner. He and all four kids are in the bedroom, crashed. Two on the bed with him and two on the floor. I think I will have a little room! No such luck. I squeezed in beside ChemoSabe with his mouth in my ear (not by choice). He awakens slightly and says, "Well, hey Sweetheart" and then burps in my ear. He says 'excuse me' and the next breath out of his mouth he is snoring. I laugh and he asked what's is wrong. I tell him he is "so romantic" and that I am going to the spare room so I won't interrupt his sleep. He is just worn out!!
A kemo sabe of mine disappointed me today. I can't say why or what, but I would ask that you pray for our relationship. My feelings were dampened and I was caught off guard, but I can stand right back up and continue to love them. They probably don't realize what happened, but I know they realize things must change. They have been a kemo sabe to me for too long.
We had a little air conditioner problem on Monday. The dip pipe backed up and caused our bedroom door jam to swell. The AC closet was leaking water onto the stairs also. I called our terrific AC company at 7:00 a.m. and they were here by 9:30. It was nothing major, but when I got the call and the problem, Tony sounded serious. I told him I didn't need any bad news... Well, there was some. Bill, the tech, came down the stairs and tripped on the carpet (that was ripped out) and fell onto the bar and broke a bowl. I told him not to worry about the bowl and asked how was Bill. Bill was on his way to the doctor to get stitches, but he was more concerned about the bowl.
I called Bill that afternoon and he had two stitches. He wants me to send him the bill on the bowl. Gotta love him.
We are going to take E to eat pizza tomorrow night with Stretch and Rainman. He will love that. Heck, we will love it. No better way to spend the evening than with your grandson and friends, eating pizza.
Good evening, Kemo Sabe Kids --- Love, Pepper
Oops... someone shared a cartoon with me this afternoon -- It was a photo of Tonto and the Lone Ranger. Tonto was sulking and here is what he had to say, "Tonto ride with KemoSabe for years, but KemoSabe still calls himself "Lone Ranger". Make Tonto sad." Thank you, JoEllen
Chemo Sabe
- ChemoSabe
- Benton, AR, United States
- Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma-- May 2008
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Invictus -- Word for the Day -- Monday, June 21, 2010
Invictus
Definition: unconquer, unconquerable, undefeated.
"Invictus" is a short Victorian poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). It was written in 1875 and first published in 1888[1] in Henley's Book of Verses, where it was the fourth in a series of poems entitled Life and Death (Echoes).[2] It originally bore no title:[2] early printings contained only the dedication To R. T. H. B.—a reference to Robert Thomas Hamilton Bruce (1846–1899), a successful Scottish flour merchant and baker who was also a literary patron.[3] The familiar title "Invictus" (Latin for "unconquered"[4]) was added by Arthur Quiller-Couch when he included the poem in The Oxford Book Of English Verse (1900).[5][6]
I see a miracle in my driveway... ChemoSabe is moving bricks, shoveling dirt and sweating profusely.. I haven't seen this in almost three years.. Thank you, Lord, for remission.. Did he have to chose the hottest day of the year?! :)
The following is a poem from the movie "Invictus", with Morgan Freeman. It is a true story of Nelson Mandela. I thought the movie was incredible. If you look up the definition of "Invictus" you will find another true story of the man that wrote the poem. Enjoy!
Invictus -- Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gait,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
I see a miracle in my driveway... ChemoSabe is moving bricks, shoveling dirt and sweating profusely.. I haven't seen this in almost three years.. Thank you, Lord, for remission.. Did he have to chose the hottest day of the year?! :)
Good evening and Love to all that love me, for me, as I love you for You! Pepper
Definition: unconquer, unconquerable, undefeated.
"Invictus" is a short Victorian poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). It was written in 1875 and first published in 1888[1] in Henley's Book of Verses, where it was the fourth in a series of poems entitled Life and Death (Echoes).[2] It originally bore no title:[2] early printings contained only the dedication To R. T. H. B.—a reference to Robert Thomas Hamilton Bruce (1846–1899), a successful Scottish flour merchant and baker who was also a literary patron.[3] The familiar title "Invictus" (Latin for "unconquered"[4]) was added by Arthur Quiller-Couch when he included the poem in The Oxford Book Of English Verse (1900).[5][6]
I see a miracle in my driveway... ChemoSabe is moving bricks, shoveling dirt and sweating profusely.. I haven't seen this in almost three years.. Thank you, Lord, for remission.. Did he have to chose the hottest day of the year?! :)
The following is a poem from the movie "Invictus", with Morgan Freeman. It is a true story of Nelson Mandela. I thought the movie was incredible. If you look up the definition of "Invictus" you will find another true story of the man that wrote the poem. Enjoy!
Invictus -- Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gait,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
I see a miracle in my driveway... ChemoSabe is moving bricks, shoveling dirt and sweating profusely.. I haven't seen this in almost three years.. Thank you, Lord, for remission.. Did he have to chose the hottest day of the year?! :)
Good evening and Love to all that love me, for me, as I love you for You! Pepper
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Edify -- Word for the Day -- Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Edify
Definition: to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge; uplift; enlighten, inform
Okay, those of you that haven't bashed me for not writing more frequently, this is your chance... Go ahead... Take a hit. I have no real excuse for not keeping you all up to date. We have just been enjoying life and getting on with work. GREAT NEWS TO REPORT!!! Doctor's visit on Friday, June 3 -- REMISSION continues!
I have a new boss and he enlightens me each day with Biblical stories relating to his personal experiences and the experiences of others. I enjoy being edified.
ChemoSabe's new schedule entitled "2nd Year Maintenance" consists of weekly visits to the clinic for labs and then a return trip for the Velcade. He stills continues Dex, but only three tablets one day a week. Thank the Lord for small favors. He is sleeping better and not wound as tight. I had to tattle on him during the doctor's visit regarding his crabbiness, laziness and down right hatefulness. Well, the last one is a little extreme, but you get the picture. I asked her when she thought he would get back to normal. She smiled and advised us the Dex was causing all the problems. It was also causing his eye infections, swelling ankles, excessive weight gain, thin skin causing heavy bruising. She promised he could be mowing yards and weed eating soon (attached with a smile).
Platelets were a whopping 100 his first day back at labs. WBC was at 20. This was even after being off Velcade and Dex for four weeks straight. Lesions have decreased from 25 in the last two years to 13.
We ride whenever we can. We have traveled by bike to Eureka Springs three times since March. We just returned from a cabin trip in northern Arkansas. We already have another trip planned since we found the perfect housesitter for our kids.
Work stills keeps ChemoSabe buried in paperwork and travel. He continues to stand ahead and he loves his job more each day. I believe what he loves most is the challenge of unexpected days.
We dealt with Mother's Day. We did have a 2nd Year Survivor cook out combined with Mother's Day gifts. I had been so depressed the week before I almost cancelled it. But, it was about ChemoSabe still being with us so I got over my Pity Party pretty quick. We had a very enjoyable time. My little brother did not show up as it was quite difficult on him. May marked the 1st anniversary of Sharon being gone.
We have had major unscheduled tasks on the home front. The downstairs toilet backed up and flooded the downstairs shower and over flowed onto the carpet in the bathroom. The words "it was a mess" doesn't quite explain it. The rooter guy had to come twice in one week. To top it off, my insurance company since 1976 advised they couldn't pay because it was considered "flood" damage. GIVE ME A BREAK!
Long story short -- they are paying and we are getting carpet and new tile in the damaged areas of the bathroom, hallway, bar area, the biker room and the den. So, we are taking advantage of the work and having tile put in the kitchen, foyer, wash room, sun room and front dining room. Every room in our house right now is carpet.
I have been visiting a lady in the church where I work. She has been fighting brain and lung cancer for a year. She is in her final days. She helped me so much when ChemoSabe was diagnosed and especially when mom left us. I talk to her as I always have, but it pains me tremendously as she looks so much like my grandmother. Her blue eyes look right through me. She is such a precious woman.
Well, Kids... I have not been marking notes on my desk like I use to when I was blogging away. It helps me to jot things down so I can share them. Forgive me for being so lax. I will do better. But, at least you know, ChemoSabe continues to do well. He is loving life. He is thanking God every day for what we have and what we have accomplished. He has been so good to us.
With that -- I will close
Until another day -- Love -- Pepper
Definition: to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge; uplift; enlighten, inform
Okay, those of you that haven't bashed me for not writing more frequently, this is your chance... Go ahead... Take a hit. I have no real excuse for not keeping you all up to date. We have just been enjoying life and getting on with work. GREAT NEWS TO REPORT!!! Doctor's visit on Friday, June 3 -- REMISSION continues!
I have a new boss and he enlightens me each day with Biblical stories relating to his personal experiences and the experiences of others. I enjoy being edified.
ChemoSabe's new schedule entitled "2nd Year Maintenance" consists of weekly visits to the clinic for labs and then a return trip for the Velcade. He stills continues Dex, but only three tablets one day a week. Thank the Lord for small favors. He is sleeping better and not wound as tight. I had to tattle on him during the doctor's visit regarding his crabbiness, laziness and down right hatefulness. Well, the last one is a little extreme, but you get the picture. I asked her when she thought he would get back to normal. She smiled and advised us the Dex was causing all the problems. It was also causing his eye infections, swelling ankles, excessive weight gain, thin skin causing heavy bruising. She promised he could be mowing yards and weed eating soon (attached with a smile).
Platelets were a whopping 100 his first day back at labs. WBC was at 20. This was even after being off Velcade and Dex for four weeks straight. Lesions have decreased from 25 in the last two years to 13.
We ride whenever we can. We have traveled by bike to Eureka Springs three times since March. We just returned from a cabin trip in northern Arkansas. We already have another trip planned since we found the perfect housesitter for our kids.
Work stills keeps ChemoSabe buried in paperwork and travel. He continues to stand ahead and he loves his job more each day. I believe what he loves most is the challenge of unexpected days.
We dealt with Mother's Day. We did have a 2nd Year Survivor cook out combined with Mother's Day gifts. I had been so depressed the week before I almost cancelled it. But, it was about ChemoSabe still being with us so I got over my Pity Party pretty quick. We had a very enjoyable time. My little brother did not show up as it was quite difficult on him. May marked the 1st anniversary of Sharon being gone.
We have had major unscheduled tasks on the home front. The downstairs toilet backed up and flooded the downstairs shower and over flowed onto the carpet in the bathroom. The words "it was a mess" doesn't quite explain it. The rooter guy had to come twice in one week. To top it off, my insurance company since 1976 advised they couldn't pay because it was considered "flood" damage. GIVE ME A BREAK!
Long story short -- they are paying and we are getting carpet and new tile in the damaged areas of the bathroom, hallway, bar area, the biker room and the den. So, we are taking advantage of the work and having tile put in the kitchen, foyer, wash room, sun room and front dining room. Every room in our house right now is carpet.
I have been visiting a lady in the church where I work. She has been fighting brain and lung cancer for a year. She is in her final days. She helped me so much when ChemoSabe was diagnosed and especially when mom left us. I talk to her as I always have, but it pains me tremendously as she looks so much like my grandmother. Her blue eyes look right through me. She is such a precious woman.
Well, Kids... I have not been marking notes on my desk like I use to when I was blogging away. It helps me to jot things down so I can share them. Forgive me for being so lax. I will do better. But, at least you know, ChemoSabe continues to do well. He is loving life. He is thanking God every day for what we have and what we have accomplished. He has been so good to us.
With that -- I will close
Until another day -- Love -- Pepper
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