Setting up camp

It seems like wherever Nonnie goes, she meets a lot of new friends. Today, she met with Dr. De-Vos who is a Hematologist/Medical Oncologist. He is the primary physician that will be treating her. It turns out, he is a man of few words. She also met with the hospital Chaplain who prayed with Nonnie and Papa - you can never have too many prayers! She received a PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter) that was inserted on the left side of her chest. This will be how they take blood, administer fluids, antibiotics and even her chemotherapy. No more sticking her with needles and IV's in her arms. Darn, she was getting so good at that! Her platelet count seems to be stabilized at 32,000 which is not alarming to the staff. Nonnie also had her bone marrow test this morning and we are still waiting for the results. Once the results are available, her diagnosis will be made and she will begin treatment.

Nonnie and Papa were feeling a little tired today and they snuck in a 3 1/2 hour nap. The cool part is her new alarm clock...... every 4 hours someone comes in to take her vital signs. The worst part of her new home is the food. Today, she had to eat chicken enchiladas for lunch and herb crusted salmon for dinner. Papa is going to spend the night on the couch tonight and the staff provided him with blankets. I won't be surprised if security stops by tonight because of the multiple complaints of loud snoring. If you don't believe me, ask any of his fishing buddies! Good night.