Low Blood Platelets, June 15-30, 2018
Since I stopped taking my liquid
drugs in the middle of June, my blood platelets, my hemoglobin, and my white
blood cell levels have slowly started to improve. As I still have some very low
blood platelets I continue to get many bruises on my body. I went to see Dr.
Pitz on Friday, June 29, 2018. I was told to stay off of liquid drugs but
to start taking daily needles again to prevent blood clots. I continue to go to
the Health Sciences Centre every Wednesday morning to get blood tests.
Although my lab results are out
of whack, I feel good. For the first time in my life I attended Relay for
Life which is a fundraiser for the
Canadian Cancer Society. This walk took place on Friday, June 15, at the
arena in Beausejour, Manitoba. I had to wear a face mask because my low white
blood cell counts increased my risk of getting an infection. This didn't stop
me. I was thrilled when I found out that the Phys Ed teachers I had worked with
at Sisler High School were coming to this walk to support me. We had a lot of
fun – many walks, many chats, great food, wonderful entertainment, and great
music. This was the first time I had been to a cancer walk and I thoroughly
enjoyed it. I was touched by the love and support of many people who
helped organize this event. This certainly was a highlight for me.
I always appreciate all the time
I have to spend with family and friends. I prepared a lunch basket to celebrate
my sister Bev's birthday. My birthday time with Bev was a little belated but we
had fun. We went for a walk along the Red River then sat down and had
lunch at a picnic table beside the river. We chatted for a long time then went
to buy ice cream cones for dessert. What fun we had – lots of chatting and
laughing! A few days later we had a birthday party for my son Ryan, a birthday
party for my sister-in-law Anne and me, and a beautiful outdoor BBQ lunch on
Broadway with Bev and her child Ari. Now that I am not working anymore my
husband and I spend much more time at our summer cottage. I thank God every day
for all the dear people in my life.
We all taught Phys Ed together at
Sisler High School - Jonathan, me, Mike, and Colin.
It was fun walking and talking with them
in this Relay for Life cancer walk.
At the end of the school year we took students
hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
I was given at the cancer walk.
...and stopping for an ice-cream cone!
a ton of sunscreen...
...and Ryan and Finn enjoying Ryan's birthday dessert.
My sister-in-law Michele took me out
for lunch on my birthday.
My sister-in-law Anne also has a
birthday at the end of June.
My nephew and niece, Mark and Stephanie,
also came to our birthday dinner.
Ari, Bev, and I went for lunch on Broadway.
We enjoyed our hotdogs and chips for lunch!
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