Monthly Archives: December 2010

Hi, Marcia here with an update on Gary’s appointment with Dr. Ey. Because of Gary’s low white blood cell count, Dr. Ey has fired Picard.   They’ll wait a week to determine whether or not he’ll need the bazillion dollar shot he … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with a Monday update. Gary is feeling slightly better and they are going to hold off talking to Dr. Ey until their scheduled appointment on Wednesday.    Gary is attempting to eat 250 or more calories every … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with an after Christmas update on the Olsons. Christmas dinner was at their house yesterday (remarkable, I know!).  Their house looked wonderful and Anne prepared a lovely meal complete with delightful party favors. On the health front, … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia (Anne’s sister) here.  Those of you coming to this site for the first time likely arrived via a link in Anne and Gary’s Christmas Greeting.  For you, here is the Reader’s Digest version of the events of the last several … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with an update. Starting chemo again must be like jumping off a cliff because you know there’s something good at the bottom.   It’s that first step that’s the hardest.   Gary did, however, take it today and is … Continue reading →

Hi all, Marcia here. As most of you know, Gary starts the last phase of his treatment tomorrow.  It’s kind of like starting your last term of college.  You’re almost through, but you still have to endure nine weeks of … Continue reading →

I always scoffed at those signs posted on telephone poles reading “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days”, but that’s exactly what I am doing. Since I’ve gone off TPN I’ve been losing about a pound a day.  This isn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

Hi all, Marcia here with an update. After two months of needing to be hooked up to bags, bottles, tubes, and any number of other devices, Gary is officially unhooked.  No more TPN.   This means he is on his own … Continue reading →

Hi, Marcia here with an update on the Olsons. Those of you who are Mary Engelbreit fans may recognize this image.  It is one she has used on several of her calendars.   It also seems a perfect description of the … Continue reading →