Well, much like we learned with Nathaniel and our life with Treacher Collins Syndrome, we are now learning many of the same lessons (once again!) with Cancer. The key, don't let the highs get you to high or the lows get you to low.
The past week or more has been a bit of good news/bad news. I'll start of with some bad news... (hey tough noogies, this blog is not for the faint of heart it is about reality so deal with it!)
Bad News #1: As if playing some sick twisted joke, the powers that be have decided that this would be a good time for Magda's wisdom teeth to act up and become impacted! Even worse, there is not a darn thing we can do about it. Once Chemo starts the blood and flow of blood to the jaw are insufficient to promote the healing oral surgery would require. The teethe must come out but it will have to wait six months post chemo. Thats right.. A YEAR!
Good News #1, there are no cavaties in the teeth and with good oral hygene and some different techniques to minimize inflamation Magda should be able to hack it.
I wonder if your thinking what Im thinking.. THE BAD NEWS SUCKS much more than the good news is good.
Good News #2 (switched it up for you all happy types!) MAGDA STILL HAS ALL HER HAIR!! She likes this one alot.
Bad News #2 - It wont be long now till bald city. Yes, I will be shaving my head in support of Magda.
Bad News #3 (back to reality) The second round of chemo was yesterday. Lets just say Magda has been happier, Now learning a bit more about the joys of bombarding your body with the TOXIC AVENGER! Magda is wiped out, nauseaus, achey and down right unpleasant (BUT I LOVE HER)
Good News #3 - Two treatements down 10 to go! Im sure if you ask Magda she would not agree right now that this is good news.
Funny Side Story: The other day Magda had no desire to eat and was a little nauseus so I gave her one of her meds called MARINOL. Yes you pot smoking friends of mine it is made with the wacky weed! It in and of itself doesnt get you high just stimulates the munchies! But, on top of that, her back and mouth were killing her. So, I figure, how bad can it be to give her a Vicadin with some Marinol???? I know, Im not a doctor, but you spend as much time in Hospitals as I have and you would think you know some stuff to.... With that, my now somewhat loopy wife desides we should go furniture shopping!! get her in the car.. start driving and about five minutes in Magda asks me ( I swear this is true) "WHY DO ALL THE LITTLE CARS LOOK LIKE ARMADILLOS????" With that we both laughed for about twenty minutes, picked out some nice end tables, and went home and ate a pizza!
The moral to all of this..... Dont get to high or to low and dont mix Marinol with Vicadin.
(To my Dads friend Alan E.... Ill save you some, I know you more than anyone are dying to try this!!!)
Magda sends all of you her love. Is so appreciative of all you have done, and wants me to say she is sorry if she misses a Thank You Card somewhere along the way.
Be Well!
The Newmans!!
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Russ & Magda,
Glad to hear that you have some good with the bad. Russ love your attitude and thanks for the laugh. I can imagine you bald, I once was of the hair challanged, i should try and find pictures to send you. In an effort to give you something else to think about, my son Korry's baseball team won both games tonight and is now 4 and 2. My little guy Drew is the talk of the parents with his sliding and hitting pretending he is one of the big kids. Hope your boys are doing well, I am sure Nathaniel is loving the warm weather. Keep your spirits high. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian & Carla Endres
So tell me Where do I get Marinol ? I'll try smoking a joint and doing vicadin, how bad can it be. I'll also will shave my head, as a matter of fact I already did. Glad everything is working out, I'm sure in the near future you will be able to look back at this and laugh at the silly things you have done. I wish you all well and happiness and most of all good health.
Love
Allan E.
Russ and Magda,
Thanks Russ for the update...been waiting anxiously for news, keep it coming. On the Kelly front, we just added a new member to the family...a chihuahua (Selena). We got her from a guy Linda knows who is getting divorced and can't take care of the dog. I hate small dogs but this little thing is cute and had me at hello...Another female in the Kelly house, great!
Magda, just a reminder to you that the Kelly girls send all their positive energy.
We love you and wish you well.
The Kelly Family up in PA.
Magda and Russ, keep fighting and don't stop swinging!
If the Marinol isn't strong enough, I know a guy who knows a guy.
God bless you all.
Spongy
Wait a minute how about your Dad. How come Allan is the only one who gets to try Marinol. What am I Roast Beef? I would of paid to be in the car with you that day.
Maybe all of us should shave our heads. That would be a picture.
Give Magda a kiss for me and tell her how much we all love her. Love Dad
I know you do not know me but I found this blog through one of Magda's co-workers. My husband has lymphoma and has been in remission for 3 1/2 years now. God is good! This site is great and your attitude is wonderful. A positive attitude will pull you through all of this.
Good luck you and your family!
This says alot about the both of you.
Good friends are only available to those who deserve them.
G-d Bless you both
Love
Dad
Russ and Magda,
Great to see you with family and freinds! My family is keeping you guys in our prayers. Weston and R. Hall look like pledges again. Magda, keep fighting hard, you are going to beat this.
Love the Schwab's
Hi Ms. Magda,
We just found your blog.
I know you're going to beat cancer. We'll visit
you soon to see how you're
doing. And maybe even share
some kimchi. :)
We'll be praying for you.
Give Nathaniel and Jacob
a big hug from me! (And don't forget Mr. Russ)
Sara
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