I had treatment on September 30th, in addition to bloodwork for genetic testing. Since these were the only appointments I had, I flew in and out the same day to save money on hotel and car rental. It was dark in Kansas City when I drove to the airport in the early morning hour, and it was dark when I got back from Houston. Tim flew in a few hours before me, and he picked up the truck from the parking spot. He was also exhausted from all of his recent trips, and when my flight was delayed he ended up getting a hotel in Kansas City, where I shuttled from the airport. It sure was good to be back together again!
View of Houston from the plane.
It was a long day, but I accomplished a lot while I was there. MD Anderson, mail, storage, and check on the house development were priorities on my list.
Genetic testing was completed about ten years ago, and everything came back negative at that time. However, they only checked a few things, and recently some of my family members have gotten positive results on some genetic mutations, so my genetic counselor decided to do it again. I’m still waiting on those results.
Chemo went quickly. My nurse got me in and out in record time. I was so glad because I still had several errands I wanted to run. We had a few packages to pick up, and I was excited about getting those because I ordered some fun stuff for the upcoming Airstream Rally.
I always check the mail and visit the storage unit when I’m in town. Whatever fits in my carry-on roller bag can get transported back and forth as needed. Since the weather has been changing, we have switched out our blankets, clothes, and a few other things to accommodate the cooler temperatures. To save baggage, I decided to put my wallet and consolidate my purse items into my computer bag. Of course I forgot to include my keys to the shed and mailbox! At first I panicked, but then I looked at the time.
Fortunately our mailbox is in a facility where staff can get my mail, and they were still open. I was not able to go to the shed. We have the only keys, and I can visualize them in my purse, which was still in Kansas City. My son and his wife graciously agreed to keep a box of our stuff at their place until the next time I come home. I was glad I had a little extra time to work all that out. I hope I don’t make that mistake again!
And now for that house update! I drove to New Waverly to see what progress, if any, has taken place on the property. I was pleasantly surprised! We are still a long way from having a building, but the development is shaping up. Last time we were there, the dirt roads were still barely drivable, and it was hard to find the road to our lot. I not only found the road, but I was able to easily drive on the hard-packed, grated roads. And the Apple map program can identify our road as well.
Here are a few pictures to whet your appetite. Hopefully the next time we drive out there we will see even more happening to the development and to our lot specifically. This is the entrance to the acreage subdivision where we are building. There are two entrances, and this is the first time I’ve been able to drive in the first entrance. Progress!
Lots of heavy machinery were there working on various parts of the development. Our lot is the only one that has been cleared, as far as I could tell. It didn’t have any trees to clear, but they have leveled it, brought in fill dirt, and clear markers designate where our lot lines and culvert are located.
À la prochaine…hasta la próxima vez…until next time!