Hello dear family and friends,
Didn’t get my blog out on Fri. as hoped, because I didn’t get my energy burst from the prep drugs. Oh well, I just seem to think I have a pattern and it changes. My report before chemo was very positive, with the usual expected side effects of anemia, and low red blood cell count. My new project is trying to understand the blood test results better. Next big test is a CAT scan, about half-way thru the chemo. I then also see my surgeon, but will take the next three wks to get it all accomplished.
The promised side effect of losing my hair is also getting far along. I had cut my hair from collar length to a boy cut to make this easier. I attended a class in make-up and wigs, with the intention that if you—Look Better –Feel Better. All this seemed very strange, but it was a boon to know it ahead of time and be able to prepare. My hair has always been unusually thick, so it helped to see some wigs while I still had the thickness.
My students used to spread the myth that I wore a wig. After I learned what they were doing it was great fun to see the strategies for checking it out. The best and boldest was when one of the Frosh boys came up to my desk, and greeted me with a Wha’s Up Ms. Stanton, and a friendly pat on the head. I’m sure he was crushed that my hair didn’t move. There were a few small bets on that one. I have probably lost about 5 layers by now, and have about one to go with a tonsure-like spot. So, I do have 2 wigs, that are necessities. It has been Calif. cold, but I am constantly chilled, or uncomfortable unless overdressed. I have been wearing ski-silks even around the house to help- so the wigs and hats are in constant use as well. My matching wig is very close to my hair color and texture. My wild one is just longer and more swishy- good for a change.
My two biggest outings have been Farmer’s Market, esp. for fish and vegetables. Clark has been doing the shopping since Jan, so he has learned the whole organic picture, and we’re almost all changed over. I have now started going with him for short trips. Our really big outings have been going to high school basketball playoffs. We saw Marin Catholic boys and girls last weekend, and then Sat. we saw, my school, Salesian boys and girls win the North Coast Regionals. We now go on to Nor Cal. more northern CA teams compete to see who goes to play the winner in our division from Southern CA. I get tired, but the excitement helps.
This is very wordy, but I do have to tell you Clark has a new level in paradise, for installing, and selecting my new HP Touch Smart 420, all in one. The issue was being able to transfer data from my ailing, growling, failing computer to the new one. It was tedious and slow to the extreme-but hopefully it’s almost done. Aren’t we lucky to have our own Tech guy. I had better close. Thanks to everyone for staying in touch. I hope I can respond better now that I have the new computer. Do continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I do you.
Love Annie/Noel
- Comment
- Reblog
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
noelstanton 
Noel,
It was SO great to see you on Saturday. You look fantastic! Love your hair. (I’m guessing that was not the “wild one” š Praying for you, as always.
Molly
Hi Noel – Larry was so happy to see you and Clark at the MC basketball games. He said you looked great and it’s good to hear from you with updates on how you are doing.
You and Clark are continually in our prayers and thoughts and we wish nothing but the best news when you get your next results!
Love always Larry and Kathy
WOW Annie…an in-house Tech Guru…I’m impressed – maybe envious…does that relate my level of computer education??? Want you to know again that you are on my mind, and in my prayers, daily. Loved the story of the “real” hair and the wigs. How great to be adventureous & try something new & WILD…maybe it will become your ‘new look’. Love you
Thinking of you. Hope you can make it to book club one of these days. Goodbye Columbus & Nemesis this month š Good luck with the new computer — those things always flummox me!
Love & prayers, Kathy
Another update that has you sounding so positive and upbeat. I’m sure you are a knock-out in that swingy wig!! What a great story about the kids at school taking bets about whether you wear a wig or not…there must be some trick you can play on them now š
I keep checking on you and so having a recent report to read is very welcome. Keep up the good fight, we’ll all be glad to hear the CAT scan results are in and postive.
Carolyn and Steve
P.S. We’re having such warm weather in San Diego, maybe you should plan a trip down to visit your poor relations.
I think this blog is really impressive and I can’t help but wonder if its something I could do. A blog seems so technologically advanced. I dunno…just offer my views on things. OK…I might have to think up a more compelling subject to write about.
Meanwhile I’m wondering if you can put pictures up on it. I’d love to see the new hair dos. When my friend from high school, Shelley, was doing chemo, she got a bright blond dutchboy style (her usual hair was more light brown shortish layered) and her husband told me that she was getting hit on far more than usual. Not that “usual’ was all that often, I mean at the time she was in her fifties after all, but still…I imagine it was highly therapeutic regardless
We’re often thinking of you and praying too. We went to Mass in New Delhi and offered that up. But for praying for you we might have missed that adventure.
Looking forward to seeing you and the boys, probably in July.
Hey there, sweetie.
It all sounds good to me. Calories in, calories out-that’s the old way and. Lord knows we are gettin’ there.
I and cousin, Bob, are in the midst of a big move from a house he and sibs have lived in on and off for over 55 years. You can imagine!
I’m tinking about you, Clark, and the boys on a daily basis.
Hair-It’s a thing.
Love you-Peg
Noel,
I’m so happy you are getting to some basketball games. Nothing warms the heart like being around kids!
Love the descriptions of your wigs. You and Clark continue to be in my prayers.
Hugs,
Jacky
After I received your email tonight I decided to check you blog and I have missed some of your notes. Sounds like you have quite an active life with all the trips to the market and bb games. Claire and I watched high school state tournaments on TV all day Sat which seems ironic. We had a great get away to Sun City Festival in Ariz for 5 days but back on home daily schedule now and reading the Migraine Brain book. I am trying to get off the meds and it is a constant battle with the daily headaches but I am determined as it sounds like you are so I guess we just continue to work on it with the help of our Higher Power. Have good days!
Love Sharon