Hello all
Just a quick update after this week’s chemo. Last time I was sick on the second day. Fortunately, it didn’t happen this go around. Still the same fatigue and lethargy as usual, but if any nausea can be avoided, I’ll take all the others annoyances. We’ll get a CT scan in 3 weeks to see how the treatment is working.
Now I’m sitting with Ben, letting the toxic drugs do their magic. Yesterday (Saturday after treatment) seemed like the worst day last time and that still rings true. The taste in my mouth was horribe and it’s finally dissapated. Every action requires an invested effort and is extremely tiring. I’m pretty much reading and just enjoying being around the family as much as possible. I have energy laying in bed, but when something requires my attention, I can really feel it. Jenn is tirelessly and graciously waiting on me, hopefully for the last time! We are looking forward to Downton Abbey tonight. I hope everyone is doing well.
More to follow after next week’s appointments. Thanks for reading!
Hunter
It's Not a Sprint 
Glad the chemo hasn’t led to the pukies this time. That’s gotta be the worst. I’m sure the fatigue is no picnic either. Glad to see you had at least enough energy to blog. I never wished y’all Happy New Year. I hope 2013 brings improved health!
Thanks Maura. BTW, just had your soup that you dropped off this morning! Yum! Thank you for that as well!
I think it is important that your doctors schedule your chemo ups and downs around Downton Abbey!
It was a great episode.
Slow and steady always wins the race! Hunter, so proud of you for spending the energy you do have with your wife and boys. I know they are happy to just be with you.
Maybe you can fake it til you make it with foods. Like perhaps, go for a milkshake even though your taste buds have gone south.
I agree with Rob – chemo needs to work around your favorite shows. I have not watched any Downtown Abbey lest I become completely obsessed with it. I am prone to that sort of thing.
We are doing well at the Maley household. We have been busy with company over the past three days. One of our oldest son’s (Sean), has a friend from college who is coming tonight to stay the night.
I am trying to stay out of trouble. After my recent travels to Burma/Myanmar, I figured that leading photo tours would be a fun way to raise money for my humanitarian photography; which doesn’t generally pay at all. I will keep you posted.
Gentle hugs and LOTS of love sent you and your family’s way!
Thanks Steph! Can’t wait to hear about the tours. Will they be in Toccoa?
Hah! You still have your sense of humor. Glad to see it is in tact. And to answer your question – I may, as long as the pay is GREAT! 😉
I knew there was a special reason I like Jenn so much…..she’s an angel on earth! Glad to read that this second round hasn’t been quite as bad as last time. I pray for a blanket of peace and comfort to be over all of you. Hugs to Ben and Jack!
Thank you Gena. She really is an angel. Thank you for the prayers of comfort and Ben will be ecstatic to hear you are giving him hugs from afar!
Hunter,
I hope the CT scan shows positive progress. God bless and keeping you all in my prayers.
John
Thanks John. Appreciate you keeping in touch!
Thinking and praying for you and your family. Our church and my FB friends are praying for your healing too. Always thinking of you 🙂
Thanks Denise! I hope you are feeling well too. When is your next appointment?
Next chemo January 29…..if that’s a Tuesday. Keith’s mom spend 5 days in hospital having tests ran. Poor Keith taking care of both of us……he needs lessons from Jenn. Just kidding, Keith is doing a great job. Can’t wait til you have your bionic leg and bring the family to the ranch. Thinking of you and family.
50+* in NY today… life is good. Steele had a cold but still went outside to play then got to shoot his new pellet gun for the first time. Steve had to wash vehicles, and I got back in the wood shop. busy as ever. I get on the computer everyday now, looking for your blog, but getting more comfortable using it. So happy to hear more positive. We are thinking of you all day every day and praying for any positive that can be. Stay strong, keep smilin, and kick some cancer ass. Love, hugs and prayers from the north.
Thanks Tammy! Glad you are staying busy! Please keep your encouraging responses coming!
Hunter,
You and Jenn are amazing. You remain in our hearts, and we are praying for good news in three weeks. Thanks for the update.
God bless!
Mary
Thanks Mary!
Hunter,
Glad to hear the update, and hoping and praying things go well. Thought I would share this link from a friend (from Career Course) who I recently saw, and his wife’s fight with cancer (apologies if you are not a Yankees fan, but it is relevant)
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=231952
Terri continues to do well a year later…
Cheers!
Chris
Thanks Chris! I’m very happy for Terri. This $__t is not easy.
Hunter and Jenn,
Glad to hear you are both hanging in there. I sat with my mother-in-law through her chemo so I have some vague idea of how much fun you are having. I continue to be inspired by your positive attitude and sense of humor through this crisis. We all look forward to your return to West Point!
Hailey
Thanks Hailey. I look forward to getting back there as well. You mentioned in a previous post about all the relevance that this will have in various CH101 vignettes and I couldn’t agree more! I can’t wait to relay them.
It’s good to hear that chemo is going better this time around. Keep on fighting the fight and do let me know if you need anything!
Thanks Tom!
Sir-
As always, you and your family amaze me. As I was catching up on your blogs, I couldnt help by realize how strong you, Ms. Jenn and the boys are. A true family bulit on love and truly resilient.
Always in my prayers,
Amanda Meadows
Thanks Amanda! Please keep the prayers and thoughts coming!
When these little hurdles appear in our way( ie…cancer) we want to reset before this part of the timeline. Then as we are firmly on the path a strange thing happens. It might come as an epiphany or as subtle as an itch, but those around us don’t seem to see us as differently as we see ourselves. No before and after images. They just see ‘us’. They seem to expect more from us and are less cautious when dealing with us. If this is happening to you and is not just my isolated experience, I doff my hat to you, sir. Normal is just around the corner. Call sometime.
I understand what you are saying Ken. Reflecting on it, I can see the change occurring with those around me. The leg will help with the normality of it all soon. How was your last chemo?
My brother in law commented on the metallic taste he had through his chemo and radiation. He had to experiment on the tastes he could handle and what he couldn’t. I am glad your bad taste leaves quickly. Keep your spirits high. I will see you walking around the hallways soon.
Paula
I can’t imagine having to deal with it for more than a few days Paula. I feel pure sorrow for anyone who has to! Can’t wait to see you as well!