Merry Christmas

Well we're home now and that is wonderful. We don't have the results yet on that Chimerizm. That'll determind if he's cancer free. He still has to be careful. They took the picc line out and he is so happy. Will let ya'll know about the results when I get them

103

BIG DAY!!!!

Day 88 and 12 days left Yipeeee!

It's been a while since I've written anything, sorry about that. Not much changed. Lonnie's number still up and down. But when they go up, their up good. We're down to one day a week now. He's getting a bone marrow biopsy on Tuesday. We'll probably have one last appointment on the 30th and then the final one while The Doctor on the 6th. We'll be home for Thanksgiving and we have a lot to be thankful for. Not just Lonnie's but I think we found a way to help me with my hives. I'll let ya'll know the next time I write. That is a blessing in itself. I've been fighting them for far to long. So say a prayer for both of us, that Lonnie's BMB goes well and that the pills that I'm taking works.... Thank you everyone for your thoughtfulness and prayers...we love you all

Day 71 - 29 Days left

Well Lonnie had his stem cells boosted yesterday. Everything went well. He slept all day. Now we're back here for his regular appointment. It's raining and cold today, so thats ok. It gives us something to do. Hopefuly this little set back won't delay our out time. They'll check his stem cells again in 30 days, which is our out day. We'll see!!!

Day 69 - 31 days left

these girls didn't know what they were doing. we laughed so hard at them

thinking to much

a couple taking off for a canoe ride

I know it's been a while, so I have alot to share. The blood work has been up and down. Lonnie hasn't needed any blood nor platelets. They did a blood test that's called chimerism ( not sure if that's how to spell it, but i think it's close ). This test tells if the donor's stem cells is working and if Lonnie's is non cancer. Well! The first one showed that the donor's were 61% and no cancer cells. Yeah! The second one was different. The donor's stem cells were 17%, which is not good at all. Lonnie was suppose to start tapering down on his prograf pills. They called us and told us not to. When we went in Monday they told us all this and said that Lonnie is going to need more stem cells. So tomorrow we'll be going in for more stem cells and maybe more blood. Hopefully his body will except these stem cells without any problems like the last time. Well enough of that for now. We've been going twice a week for his appointments. On the weekends, we've been to Stone Mountain and Challahoochee River, where we must of walked 5 miles. The last 2 straight up...We can go to places as long as there is no crowd, so we go at opening...Works out great. Hardly no one around. Then there's been times when we can go home, when they let us. That was nice. Here's some pictures of our outtings..

Day 61 - 39 left

had a blog saved and some how I deleted it. so, their going to taper down is prograf so that means his magnesium will start acting right. hopefuly next week we'll be down to one day a week visit and guess what that means? well his numbers were good. some up and some down. ya'll have a good week.

Day 59 41 left

I can't believe our time is getting short. But it's still a long time away. We're off on weekends from the clinic. We try to find things to do without a crowd, so we have to start early. Going to the CNN building and then the Bicentennial Park. After that probably back to our room. I finally found a game that Lonnie likes. It's Dominoes! Of all the games we have and the ones that I brought down here, dominoes is the one he likes. He's not good at it yet, I know the time will come when he beats. We played 4 games last night and I won them all. Yeah me! Well he's nagging me to make breakfast so I gotta go. Will download pictures later. Love ya

Day53 47 days left

Well it's been a few days. Lonnie's doing great. Just a little problem. He's been getting dizzy spells alot. They double his sugar pill and I'm watching his sugar in take. He's not happy about that. He saids I'm mean... lol We're going to the clinic twice a week now, monday and thursday. He might be getting red blood cells tomorrow. They have to do some cross matching (? still not sure what that means). Afterwards we'll be north bound. And south bound thursday. I might try and get Phil to bring him back so I can stay a little longer...We'll see...Our time is getting short. Lets hope and pray that nothing happens. It's flu season and Lonnie really have to be careful. Linda and Dave came up for the weekend. I took off to Byron on saturday to see my daughter and brother. We had a blast! Carolynn and I got into a food fight. She has some pictures of the event so as soon as I get some I will post them. Victor, my brother and his wife looked great. Victor kept me laughing all day and night. I love u bro, miss our times together (twice a year for the shows). Carolynn, what can I say? U started the food fight but it sounds like I got the best of you. I love you, ur the best. Lonnie and our friends had a couple of stories too, so they had a good time too

Day 47

Another good day... Most numbers went up. At least the important ones. This is going to be a great week for us. I hope everyone does too. I will not be on line for a couple of days. I'll catch up thursday night...Thursday will be the half way point

Day 46

Had a great weekend. Lonnie over did it some and felt the repercussions. Got to see mom. Had some great views. Will be back next week...My car did great. Smooth ride and good company...

Day 42

My new car!

Yesterday was a slow day. The results for the bone marrow didn't come in yet...Most of Lonnie's counts were steady, except for his platelets and the magnesium. So he needed a bag of platelets and more mags. They did cut down on his prograf meds. If it wasn't for the mags and platelets, we wouldn't have to go in so much. Lonnie's feeling pretty good. Just bored. We sat in my new car listening to the xm radio. We really like my new car. Talk to ya'll soon

Shambles

Lonnie's always complain that I talk about Shambles all the time and never put any pictures of her on here., so here's our little girl. the bottom Shambles found a turtle

Day 41

I can't beleive we've been here 2 months (give or take a day or 2). We're almost 1/2 way there. Lonnie had more platelets yesterday. For some reason they won't go up. We go to the clinic Wednesday, we'll see what they are then. All the other numbers are still going up. Yea!!! His taste buds are great one day and not the next. He saids everything tastes like cardboard...I guess thats better that metal. haha. Well, today we're going car shopping. Just something to do...will write more tomorrow...thanks for all ur prayers

37th Day

well, it looks like Uncle Phil took real good care of my man. Thank you Phil. We're almost half way there. waiting for them to tell us to come in twice a week.. when they do that, we'll be home...he's doing well, no complaints. It was good seeing my little shambles. sure hated to leave her again...also good seeing everyone at work. miss you guys. hopefully not to much longer. we'll have to play that one by ear... see ya'll next time

Day 33

Saturday we had off. We went riding around Atlanta for a couple of hours. We had a good time. Today is Monday and we didn't do much today. It's storming right now. Tomorrow Lonnie is having a breathing treatment. He'll be doing that once a month so he won't catch pneumonia and then he'll have a bone marrow biopsy. The biopsy is to check to see if the stem cells is grafting or not...his numbers are good so far. he's not getting enough magnesium so they upped his pills and I'm making him some peanut butter cookies.

Day 30

The numbers are looking good. Next week he'll start breathing treatments so he doesn't get pneumonia. Next week he'll have a bone marrow biopsy done to see what the stem cells are doing. He may or may not need more stem cells. We'll see what the biopsy saids. This morning we shaved his peach fuzz off. He now has a slick head. He calls himself velvet head... he's so funny. It sounds like his appointments are going to be farther apart. When the time comes, we're going to ask them if some how we can transfer to the cancer center in Greenville. Not really sure if that's possible but we'll ask. Missing our home, family and friends...

Day 28

Our first day off and boy did we take avantage of it. Lonnie slepted all day and I read all day. We walked to the lobby and checked our mail. That was it. Lazy Lazy Day... We go to the clinic tomorrow at 7:45. We're hoping we can come home for the weekend..that would be nice

Day 26

Lonnie being silly Lonnie's hair cut

Good day today. We start going every other day, so tomorrow we don't go. We go monday, wednesday, friday, and I'm not sure about the weekend. Numbers looking good.

24th Day

Well, his numbers are stable. Lonnie asked them about going home for a long weekend and she said maybe in a couple of weeks. I thought being at the clinic for 6 to 8 hours was long. But 4 hours is just as long. But we sit there and laugh and watch TV. alot of the patients up there don't do alot of laughing. their all sleeping or not saying a word. I guess we have a good attitude. There's a young girl up there, must be in her early 20's. She goes in a room that is isolation. I'm not sure why she goes in there. But I'll find out. We had a black man that was transfer to some where. I talked alot to his wife. He was having a lot of problems and couldn't get his transplant. She was really a nice lady. I met her while Lonnie was in the hospital. We're slowly meeting people up there and learning about them. We've met some people that is using their own stem cells. There's alot we don't understand. I guess Lonnie's stem cell was to far in to the disease. Mom, don't freak out. His just didn't work. Well tomorrow and sunday we go in early, monday at 1:30 and tuesday 7:30. We have to go in early on tuesday so they can check to see his prograf level. He stated the pills this week and they have to the levels once a week. see ya

Day 22

It's real exciting down here (not). We are so ready to go home. Lonnie's numbers are good and we're both bored. We almost look forward going to the clinic. It's something different from the hotel. On weekends we ride around the area. Still haven't found Zaxby. later....

Day 21

Going in at 1 felt weird. It gave us time this morning to do some things around. Lonnie took a nap and I worked out. He got use to not having his man bag. Hopefuly next week we'll be going every other day. Not sure what we'll do then. His numbers still going up, but very sloowwww

Day 20

Well it sure did go great!!! Lonnie's man bag is gone and now he's down to one bag of fluid a day. Our appointments is later instead of early. We're not sure if that's good or bad. Our appointment tomorrow is at 1:15. It'll give us time to work out in the mornings, that's a good thing, we'll see.

Day 20

Yesterday both my laptop and computer was down. Today is a good day...Yesterday was not but we survived it. Had laundry to do this morning so I dropped Lonnie off at the clinic. He just called and told me that he's down to one bag and they took his man bag away too(a day early). Things are good today.Yipeeee

Day 17

Well, we didn't think this day would end. Some days it goes by fast and others very slow. The numbers didn't move. But at least they didn't drop any. He might need platelets tomorrow, but we'll see when the numbers comes in. We rode around today checking out our area on the northside of Atlanta. Still haven't found KC or Zaxby. Nor Krispy Kreme. Their all here, just got to drive to far. There's one place I want to drive around and maybe we'll do that tomorrow. We got a package today from our sister n law, Lisa. She teaches 2nd grade and she had her students make some get well cards for Lonnie. They are so cute and sweet. Lisa if ur reading this "Thank you" from both me and Lonnie. Ya'll have a good weekend....later

16th day

Well it's been a couple of days since I've been on here. Lonnie is doing so much better. He's starting to eat soft foods again. He's still losing his hair. His throat still sore much much better. His blood pressure got to low, so the Dr. told him to quit taking his new blood pressure pill that they added. So instead of 2 bpp he's only taking 1. His counts are still climbing. Just a little more slower than than we want. I went home for a couple of days while Lonnie's mom and brother came to stay with him. It was good being home, a couple of things were missing, Lonnie and Shambles. It was good seeing everyone at work. I'm sorry I missed seeing alot of you but maybe the next time I come home I'll get to see the one's I miss. Cheryl, if ur reading this tell Mary I got eye's watching her and she needs to get her sells back up... love you all

14th Day

His throat still bothering him. Didn't eat very much yesterday. They changed the pain killers, doubt that will work too. At least he's sleeping. Lonnie said the pills not really helping, he can't feel anything when he's asleep...I'm going home today to pick up some winter clothes, getting my hair done and seeing some of my co workers...Lonnie's mom and brother is coming up today to stay with him while I take a break. I wish Lonnie could go with me. Next time I go to G'ville he'll be going with me. It will only be for the weekend but better than nothing. The drs. say he should start feeling better anyday now. The stem cells seems to be working, his numbers are going up,slowly...

13th day

went to x ray. couldn't really find anything. their going to take out his central line tomorrow and put in a pik which will go in the higher part of his arm. his numbers are going up so he should be feeling better..soon

13th day

things should start looking up but not yet. Lonnie's throat is bothering him. he has a rash on his stomach and his central line is swollen. they'll probably put him back in the hospital. at least he's not running a fever. they'll just give him heavier meds for the pain and maybe take the central line out and relocate it. my poor baby, i hate seeing him like this.

12th day

Well, he's doing pretty good. Throat still bothering him. The Dr. left it up to him about going into the hospital. Lonnie told him he wasn't going back to the hospital.. They told him as long as he's eating and drinking he should be ok, and taking his meds. White blood count went from 0 to .1...very good. But the important number that their looking for is the ABS Neut, it's still 0

11th Day

He's not doing to hot today. His throat hurts, he can't eat and nothing taste good. He's getting 2 bags of platelets. Lonnie saids it looks like oj but I think it looks like dirty pee...lol His spirits still holding up. They gave him this rinse that you swish then swallow. It numbs your mouth and throat. It has benedril in it. Hes taking oxycodone takes 2 it puts him to sleep.So between the 2 he doesn't have a chance. He's trying so hard to watch the game put he keeps nodding off. Very funny...lol

8th day pictures

Nice couple
I tried to download these friday but for some reason the comp. said no... The plan was for the girls get together for dinner while Lonnie was in the hospital. We all got a nice surpise and they let Lonnie come home. Carolynn came up, my neice, Crystal and Tommy, her boyfriend lives here in Atlanta. My sister, Diane is Crystal's mom and she came up. So we all got together at our apartment. Lonnie didn't want his picture taken but he was here. We all had a nice visit and got to know Tommy too.

10th day

Hi everyone. So far so good. He didn't need anymore platelets nor blood cells. So that's good. His numbers went up very little but at least we're seeing some changes. It's getting harder for Lonnie to swallow and his taste buds aren't the same, not completely gone but almost. He's amazing! His spirits are very good and doesn't complain. If things work out, in about a month, we should beable to visit home for a long weekend. later....

Friday 9th day

Well, Lonnie made home yesterday. It sure was good having him back. My sister and her daughter and boyfriend, came over last night. Carolynn came up yesterday. We had a good visit with everyone. Our girls sure are growing up to fast. I hated to see every one leave. Carolynn left this morning. I have some pictures, but Lonnie didn't want his taken at this time. He's feeling pretty good. We're at the clinic now. Their giving him some fluids and then we'll go back to the apartment. Tomorrow they'll give him more platelets. Hope everyone have a good Labor Day weekend...later

Day 8

Good news today. Lonnie gets out of the hospital. His side effects are minimal and no bleeding of any kind any where. Now into the daily visits to the clinic. Up at 5, clinic at 7:30 and sit there all day...gotta keep all the germs out of the apartment. alot of work a head of me. I heard some people wants an address. here's the address to the hotel:

1901 Savoy St #724
Atlanta, Ga 30341

hope to hear from ya''ll soon

Earlier Day 7

Lonnie today after lunch... Good spirits

Day 7

Well, it's happening. He started losing his hair today. We got the nurse to cut his hair. It's all gone but nubs. Tomorrow I'm taking our clippers in and clean it up better. I'm not posting any pictures until Lonnie and Mom tells me I can. He's in good spirits. After we ate dinner Lonnie told me his tongue,mouth and throat was feeling funny. So I guess his mouth sores are coming in. Hope it's not to bad. The doctor said he should be able to get out later next week. We're hoping sooner. Keep those prayers coming...love you all Corky and Lonnie

Day 6th

today is day 6...he woke up not feeling very well today. had an upset stomach. Just a part of the treatment. still has his hair, that should be next. he's really tired. i told him to just sleep,i'll be here when he gets up. he gets his last shot of chemo today at noon. i thought he was done with that. he got a shot of chemo on friday and one on saturday. then his last one today. i don't think he'll get any more. his platelets were low so they gave him a bag of platelets .

Day 6

Well, Lonnie always seems to amaze me. His numbers are below .1 and you'd think he'd show some kind of reaction from all the chemo and drugs. But not Lonnie. He's really making my job real easy. The hardest thing I've done so far is put his socks on his feet. Everyone said's it's coming. We'll see! Just got through with lunch. He still has his appetite. He's going crazy in this room. He started cleaning up the area. That doesn't sound like someone who should be sick. later....

day 4

Lonnie's doing pretty good, considering. He's not eating very much and started to get mouth sores. All and all he has a pretty good attitude. The hair loss is very little. I thought we were going to cut his hair today, but he's not ready. We've been watching movies durning the day. One movie you don't won't to waste your time nor ur money and that is Sin City. Had some big name people but wasn't worth it...later

friday

Lonnie and his mom, in good spirits

the red bag is the stem cells.

the nurses getting ready

Well gang, he's doing gooood.He's slowy losing his appetite. I found a bold spot on the back of his neck and he keeps itching. That's a sign of him losing his hair. Today we're going to go ahead and shave his head. He really don't mind staying at the hospital and the food is really good. When I'm there they give me a plate too.I'm putting some pictures on showing him getting his stem cells...

Aug.26. Not a great day but not a bad day

Well, we thought he would get out today. No such luck. Because he had a fever shortly after the transplant they decided to keep him til his numbers go up. That could be 2 weeks...So I'll go to the hospital early and leave at 5 or I'll go late and stay late...At least they'll feed me too. The food in the hospital is really good, so far. His spirits are good because we know the out come...My lap top was down today, so I couldn't write anything...I have to find some batteries for my camera to down load the pictures. Lonnie's Uncle came and visit us yesterday. Lonnie's mom and brother, Phil, came and stayed a couple of days. It was nice seeing them. I know Lonnie was glad that they were here. Ya'll take care and keep those prayers coming. And thank you all for the support and prayers

08/25/10

Just wanted everyone know that Lonnie's fever broke. He had a good shower and some good food. He's feeling much much better.We'll see what tomorrow brings

wednesday after transplant

well the transplant lasted about one hour and a half. that went well. we were waiting for some meds to come and Lonnie decided to have chills. that lasted 30 min. he then got a fever. so he won't be coming home tonight. they drew more blood to see whats going on. waiting for the doctor to come and tell us whats going on. to be continue tomorrow

WEDNESDAY "TRANSPLANT DAY"

Well, it's here. Lonnie feels good, just real tired. They have to work him in to put the central line back in. As soon as they do that, they'll get everyone together and start the transplant. He just said he's ready NOW...The RN just came in and said the radiologist will do their best to work him in. They have 2 that their going to do first. This is going to be a lonnng day.

Tuesday 8/24

Well, Lonnie is doing great. No fever, no chills...Yeahhhhh!!!! The doctor came in and told us that the trraansplant is still set for tomorrow. They started the prograph, he'll be getting this for a few days. Tomorrow when he goes home he'll have a little black bag that he'll have to carry. It has the prograph in it and it will be hooked up to his new central line. The prograph is for the GVHD, graph verses host disease. It's not good stuff. I'll have to get back to you on what that is....later

Monday 8/23/10

Before I get into today I just wanted to say that Lonnie had a great weekend. His Mom and brother, Ken, his friend Linda and her boyfriend, Dave they all came up and we had a great time. Lonnie, Betty, Ken,Linda and Dave all talked about the time that they all were going up. A lot of funny stuff. I really enjoyed having the family here and Linda and Dave is wonderful. Now, today...Lonnie is in the hospital til Wednesday. They have been giving him antibiotics so he should be find. He's in no pain and feeling very good. So far they see no reason to cancel the transplant... that's good.

Monday 8/23/10

Well, typical Monday, nothing going right. yesterday Lonnie ran a fever and had chill's. they did cultures (blood) and they came back positive. he has a bacteria and their going to put him in the hospital til his transplant.they'll be taking his central line out and doing the vein thing. he just got his numbers back. wait....well the numbers still looking good. some going down, but NE# is still good. that's the one that determines if he can still eat out. later

Sunday 22nd

today is lonnie's last day of chemo. he finished his last pill at 6am this morning and now his last iv of chemo. he's not having a very good day. he started having the chills. they were so bad his chair was shaking. it's a good thing that we were here at the clinic. he didn't have a fever at first. the doctor came around and talked to him. the doctor looked at his central line and said it looked good but there might b a little bactriea in the line under his skin. they ordered 2 antibiotics. he needed some red blood cells so he's getting that now. the first time they checked his temp it was 99.0. they just checked it and now it's 99.7. at least we're here at the clinic and not at the hotel. ya'll take care...

friday 20th

Well,this lap top is a pain, so I hope I get everything in before my thumb hit's the pad. Lonnie is doing very well. He gets a little confused sometime, but other than that the other side effects hasn't appeared yet.
when we get back to the apt. I have a picture or two to put on. he has a couple more days of the pills to take. The IV bag is little. It takes a little over 30 minutes to drip. We should be through here shortly. Will do more later.

wednesday 18th

Lonnie's not feeling very well today. He ran a fever last night. Ended up calling the doctor. He said his numbers were OK so just watch him and when we go in get them to get a culture on him. We're picking up the bulsufan today. That's the pill side of the chemo. Tomorrow we start the IV form of the chemo. Already starting to feel some of the effects. It's only going to get worse before it gets better....

Tuesday-17th

Today we were to have off. They decided he needed more blood, so we go today at 11:30. Things are starting to wear on Lonnie. He's been nauseated and now he has a rash and is feeling run down. The blood will help with that. Tomorrow we start his pills and the chemo. I think the rash is from the chemo meds that he took yesterday. The took 5 pills. A clear capsule with 7 little pills in each one. They took his blood every 1/2 hour for 5 hours and then every hour for 4 hours. Some how they do this to see what dose he'll need. Who knows...????We're to pick up his chemo pills tomorrow...the first ones at 6:00pm. Keep those prayers coming and if ur up this way, stop at the blood bank at Northside Hospital and give them your plateletts for Lonnie Lewis...

Sunday

we're sitting here the in tower. lonnie's numbers are starting to go down, just alittle bit. his potassium was a little to low so their giving him some now, then they'll give him his second dose of campath. then i think we'll be going back to the apartment.

on our way pictures

for some reason my pictures disappeared. I'll try again

08-13-10

Lonnie handle everything very well today. It really didn't take that long. Had a good night too. Carolynn and Allie came today and plans on leaving saturday afternoon. Tomorrow is a big day. 1st day of treatments..

on our way

We had lunch with Betty and the boys at Ryan's. Boy we packed the car full. This is just the trunk. We got up Wednesday morning and Lonnie was setting there looking outside the window.

Aug 11th

Well, looking good. Settled in...Not home but close enough... Here's some pictures. having problems, but i'll work on it...

The time is here

Well, it's time. We've been doing alot the last few days and there's a ton of stuff to do. With Lonnie's help we'll get it done. I am trying real hard not to take everything from the kitchen. I've picked up stuff and thought about it, then put it back. I'll make do with what I got and they have at the apartment. Lonnie got 2 bags of blood the other day. I think they gave him some hormones in the blood because he's so fickle...worst than me. Well, we're having lunch with his mom and brother tomorrow at Ryan's, then we're off to our new venture. One more thing before I go. Our son Philip finally got a job. If you go to Charleston there's a candy store by the market, he works there... go see him. Will talk to ya'll later. We're taking our computer so as soon as we get set up I'll be on with pictures and news on Lonnie....Keep those prayers going

Aug.7th

Well, we're both unemployed. Just one thing, he gets paid and I don't. Lonnie had a blood transfusion yesterday, they gave him 2 bags this time. He said he felt better as soon as he was through at the hospital. We'll be spending the next few days getting ready. We're taking today off and going out with Kelli tonight. We're taking Shambles over there then we'll be hitting Kelli's favorite Mexican restaurant and good Margarita's.

Education day

Wow!!! What a day. I don't think it will be as hard as we thought, but it still want be easy. His meds are to be taken on time everyday. From 5:30am til 12am. He wanted to know when will he get to sleep? I told him in his chair while getting chemo. He'll be in the chair for 4 to 6 hrs. He can get up and walk around or get on the stationary bike and ride. Once he starts chemo he can only leave the apartment to go to the hospital. With all the stuff that he's going through and the things that I'll be doing for him would make everybodies head swim, it did ours. All the dates are confirmed. The donor agreed to do them on schedule. Don't know who the donor is but we do know that they are in the states. I'm glad that Betty and Phil went with us. They learned alot too. Every time we go there, we like the place and the people, that much more. We already feel like we're part of their family. Brook is our coornadior, I'm not sure that's the word I'm looking for, but we love her to death. She knows what she's doing and is very smart. Lonnie and Brook have one thing in common. They both love bologna and cheese sandwiches with duke's mayo....She's so funny too. We'll be going down on the 11th to get settled in the apartment and do a little site seeing. Will write more later...Brook is the first picture with Lonnie and Cindy( the blonde) is the nurse practitioner.

???

What takes a man so long to admit that he's not feeling well? Well, Lonnie finally said he couldn't do any more. He was out side doing the ditch and just couldn't do it. He's tired and couldn't breath. I keep telling him not to push himself, but he doesn't listen to me. He don't even listen to his mother. He's so tough...he thinks. We'll be going to Atlanta tomorrow and he's hoping that they'll give a blood transfusion. I'm not sure they will, being so close to the transplant and all. But we'll see. Next Friday is our last day of work. The doctor might tell him to go ahead and quit now. I'll let everyone know when we get back.

Saturday July 31

Well, do I need to tell ya'll how excited we are about going to Atlanta on Monday. We'll be getting all the finals, dates and test results. Betty will be going with us. We'll leave early so we can have lunch. I'm glad that Betty's going. She may have questions that we haven't thought of, doubt it, but maybe. We're also counting down the days to our last day at work. The guys at GE is feeding Lonnie an awful lot. They told him that their fatten him up because they know that he'll lose alot of weight. They found a replacement for Lonnie. We have alot to do before we go. We're going to go a day early so we can get settled in the apartment then off to the zoo and then CNN. Oh yeah, don't forget about the Varsity. That is a must!!! Ya'll have a good weekend and I'll be posting more maybe Tuesday

July 27th News from Atlanta

Lonnie got word that the donor will do the transplant on our time. That is so good. Some of the tests came back and they were good too. We'll be going to Atlanta on the 2nd of August for classes, meetings and I'm not sure what else. Betty and Phil will be going with us. Things are starting to roll. Let's hope it keeps rolling. He hasn't been feeling all that great lately, but he still is looking good. To look at him you wouldn't know that anything is wrong with him.. Ya'll take care and keep Lonnie in your prayers. Love you all

The Atlanta Trip

who is this???? I know!

after his lumbar puncture

after a day of testing

one of the tall buildings in Atlanta

this is the needles that's going to do the bone marrow biopsy

lonnie don't know what's in for him

Well, it was a trip. Atlanta is pretty but big. Lonnie loves the Varsity so we went there, I was hoping to get a throw from there but they didn't have one. It was a ruff time for Lonnie and myself. I listen to him in pain. He does not like needles at all... He's doing good. Just a little pain from all the tests. Here's some pictures...

1st day in Atlanta

Well to day is finally over. I watched Lonnie get a bone marrow biopsy. Didn't see the whole thing. the nurse doing it was in my way. Lonnie went through alot today. To watch him made me realize that it's finally sinking in, not just for me but for him too. Tomorrow we'll be doing the lumbar puncture. Then a few hours later we'll be back home....Took some pictures today. Lonnie took me downtown Atlanta. That was pretty....Catch up tomorrrow when we get home

Atlanta

Well, the first round of Atlanta is tomorrow. We'll be leaving after I get off of work. We should be leaving around one. Lonnie will be going through several tests and of course more blood work. We'll be back home Tuesday late afternoon. He'll be having lumbar puncture, they'll be watching him for 4 to 6 hours then we'll come home. The next round is August 2nd. All that is paper work and classes, we'll only be there for the day. Alot of stuff to go through for a transplant. We're both looking forward to get this started and over with so we can continue enjoying our home and life... Pray that we have a safe trip

Getting closer

Well, the weekend is almost here. Will be going to Atlanta on Sunday. Monday is a big day of nothing but testing. Tuesday he'll have a lumbar puncture. Then when he's able we'll be heading home. They'll be going over the transplant with us and confirming those dates. The hotel we'll be staying at might be the one that we'll be living in for the 4 months. I know the first thing that we'll do Sunday is head to the Varsity for their famous hot dog. Lonnie can't go to Atlanta without going to the Varsity.

July 9th

Lonnie had a great 2 weeks off. I did get to enjoy a few days with him. We'll be going to Atlanta on the 18th of July for 2 nites and 2 days. Lonnie will be going through some heavy duty testing. Then we come home on late Tuesday. He's been feelin pretty good lately. We got his results back from his nuclear stress test. Everything looks great...So now the ball is rolling.

last week of vacation july

Just wanted everyone know that we'll be going to Atlanta on the 18th of July. Lonnie will be going through alot of medical stuff, bone marrow biopsy, blood work, a lumbar punchard and a ct scan. Everything will take 3 days. Just be with us in prayer...We've had a great few days off. Laid back and enjoyed it..

the rest of the pictures for the 4th

July 4, 2010

Pictures from the 4th. Apparently I'm having problems bring up more pictures. I'll try again tomorrow. Thank you for your patients. OK, I had a brain fart and figured it out

4th of july

We had a great weekend. Lonnie's been off since June 26th. He's relaxing and doing what wants. A childhood friend came up for the weekend. Linda and her friend Dave. I had to work but was able to spend some time with them and got to know Linda alot better. I love her to death. I'm glad I had the chance to get to know her and Dave. Dave insisted on getting fire crackers. That was alot of fun. Dave was just like a kid...We all were! They had to leave on Sunday and we both hate to see them leave.

Dates

Just talked to Brook from Atlanta. We'll have dates tomorrow. They may not be permenent it's all depends on the donors. If everything works out Lonnie will start camo on Aug. 16 and the transplant on the 25th. Let's pray that the donor will go along with these dates.

news from atlanta

Finally heard from Atlanta. Sometime the week of the 12th of July, we'll be going down for Lonnie's tests and talk to the doctor. We'll just be down there for the day. I'll be checking out the hotels while we're down there. Brooke (case worker) didn't say anything about the donors, but they must of decided on one. other wise we won't be going down. Will keep everyone informed. Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns..

June 26,2010

How in the world did I forget the best part of the weekend? Saturday we went to see Philip in Charleston. That was a nice visit with him. He is such a good looking young man and smart too. All he needs to do is get off his lazy butt and go get a job. His life would be so different. He showed us around Charleston and then had lunch. I really didn't think he wanted us to leave. I really hated to leave. But he's grown up and has to do what he needs to do. I was proud of Lonnie for not nagging him. I know it was hard for Lonnie to do that, but he did. We love you son...forever

Weekend June 26,2010

Lonnie started his shut down this weekend. The weekend was pretty light, didn't do much. Sunday we went riding with Kelli. Went to Lake Jocassie it was a very hot day. Other than that is was a nice ride. Lonnie's been working around the house. I'm off til thursday. Our friends from Thomasville will be here thursday. I have to work all weekend. He'll take them to Lake Jocassie on friday. And maybe to downtown Greenville on saturday. All in all he's doing ok. I see that sometime he looks tired. Thank you again for all your prayers. One more thing before I go. I just wanted to thank Vicki and Emily for being so patience with me taking alot of time off. I owe Vicki alot. THANK YOU VICKI...and you too Emily for being so smart and so nice and a good person. I also want to thank my boss, Cheryl, who has been so understanding and for listening to me when I need to vent. Love you all.