Thursday 01-28-10

I just got out of bed at 11:15am. Sharon was up as usual at 6am and talked to me for a few minutes and I took my blood sugar 165 and then I went back to bed when she turned out the lights. I had to take another pain pill because I have the flue like symptoms again. Last night you had to see me watching TV. I had three different blankets over me and around my shoulders. Poor Sammy didn't know what to do with me. I had her fixing the blankets every time I would change positions. I asked her if I looked like an old Grampie and she just looked at me a laughed.

When I took my blood last night it was 300 after having only a roast beef sandwich for dinner. It has been no higher than about 170 lately after my meal and before bed. I asked them not to give me the stuff that makes my blood sugar rise, she said she gave me a much better medicine this time. I'm sure glad I knew to ask not to get the bad S+++. At least I know now to keep my diet very sugar and carb free. One good thing, I've already lost 5 lbs. I've been working out with the Amish for the past three weeks and had only lost 5 lbs. in all that time. I just haven't felt much like eating lately. I did loose 20 lbs with the last bout, but I put 10 lbs back on very quickly after the surgery. They tell you they don't want you to loose weight while you are going through Chemo, but I just don't feel like eating after having it.

I did hear from some old friends again today. Apparently the word is spreading. I also contacted a couple that I don't have regular communication with. One of my high school friends got back to me and he and his wife go to mass almost every day. That's the kind of prayer I need at this time. He and I started having children at the same rate when we first got married. His first daughter's name is Maura also. After my first three we stopped. He and Jane kept up for a while longer. I think he has 9 children, and a whole bunch of grandchildren. He was very successful in life and has always been able to afford a great life for them. He and I both love the same places, He has had a place in Cabo and one in Arizona. He lives his summers in Wisconsin and his winters in Scottsdale.

I'm also now in communication with 6 of my old employees. I don't consider any of them as just former employees, but as close friends who did not follow the companies mandate that they were to have no further communication with me.

Thats all for now. Tom