6:30 PM Friday 2-25-11

Ed had a quiet afternoon of just dozing and watching TV.  Didn't feel like doing much of anything - just felt kind of tired and "crappy" as he told the doctor.  Nothng specific in terms of pain or anything, just kind of fatigued and a little woozy, etc.  He says sorry if you called today and he didn't answer or hasn't returned calls.  He just didn't feel like it.  Thanks for understanding.  The next couple of days should be quiet - nothing scheduled test wise or procedure wise.  He just needs to rest and see how he feels the next few days to get ready to go home.  They are working on scheduling the home care services needed and that stuff all grinds to a halt on the weekends because insurance companies are closed, so we'll pick it up again on Monday.  Hopefully he'll feel more energy the next couple of days, but we just have to wait and see.  The chemo is strong and since it's his first dose, we don't know how his body will react and the doctor says everyting he's feeling so far is expected.  If he feels like visitors, I'll definitely let you all know - maybe he'll feel like having an Academy Awards party in his room on Sunday!   Thanks again for the prayers and thoughts and cards and flowers and balloons.  It's always a pick-me-up for him and the volunteers are very good about bringing in his deliveries.  I'm going to run home and take a few pics of the bathroom progress and then head back to the hospital.   Ed sends his love and thank yous to everyone.