October 30, 2022: Not feeling that great

Sunday, October 30, 2022 · by kathy howe
Sam isn’t feeling that great this round. He came home in #GOAT timing, but he’s also caught that nasty cold that’s being going around Palo Alto. Thankfully it hasn’t resulted in a fever, otherwise he’d have to go in again, but it’s taken the starch out of him. 

Low energy is challenging too as it means he doesn’t get out of bed much. It slows down everything and I think it bums him out, understandably, as he can’t muster what he needs to do the things he wants to do (and the things he has on his “to do” list either). And he’s not eating much either. And his nose is stuffed up 😣

I’m sure this is “just” another dip in the ups and downs of chemotherapy.  Plus the cold. And it sure beats the draining experience that Round 1 was with all the vomit — but I do find myself hoping for a few more days like last week when he was up and about and going to hangouts and classes and making himself meals in the kitchen.

He did come down last night to watch TV with me and John so that was a highlight. Yay! 

Zack has been having a tough couple of days, too, which is also not surprising. They are draining in a different sort of way. So it’s been a bit of a bumpier road for us — but we soldier on.

Thank you all for your comments and hearts and good vibes and prayers and energy. We take it all in and it lifts us all up.

#FULeukemia

#TeamSam
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15 comments

Jessica White · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Soldier on, dear friend. We are rooting for you all!
Dana Lilly · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Sending lots of hugs for everyone!!!
David Hornik · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Hang in there. Definitely a marathon. Good thing you are all some serious marathoners!
Allie Lawler · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Sending love from the east coast. Hope tomorrow is a better day ❤️
Erin Lavik · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Thinking of you all and sending all my love that everyone feels better, soon.
Jim Mack · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Love your energy and will send you some positive KY energy! Feel better asap!
J'Ann Schoonmaker Allen · Sunday, October 30, 2022
Sending much love!
Daesman Suri · Monday, October 31, 2022
Hope this new week brings more energy and an improved appetite. Big Hugs
Palon Shuster · Monday, October 31, 2022
Colds suck no matter when they hit you. Get your rest and plan for better days.
Berenice Lai · Monday, October 31, 2022
Sending you all peaceful energy.
kathy howe · Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Thank you Berenice.
Michelle Stewart · Tuesday, November 1, 2022
My heart goes out to Zack. It's hard to be a sibling. As always, I'm thinking about you as you juggle parenting/caregiving/decision making/supporting....and the million other roles that you have to balance. <3
kathy howe · Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Thank you Michelle ❤️
Ambika Natarajan · Tuesday, November 1, 2022
You all have been amazing strong and positive and an inspiration to us all. Hang in there .. sliver lining, sunshine , rainbow, everything is around the corner.
Sean White · Tuesday, November 1, 2022
I hope Halloween made it a little better!