A Weekend at Mercy Hospital

Dear Family and Friends,
I returned from Salt Lake about 2 weeks ago.  During my stay in Durango was very tired.  My blood count became low and I had a fever.  I ended up in Mercy Hospital in Durango for 3 days.  I was not very happy about spending my time in the hospital rather than at home.  The staff at Mercy was very professional and helpful even if I wasn't the happiest patient.

We leave for the Huntsman Cancer Institute for round 3 of chemo this Tuesday.  The type of cancer that I have is called a LeioMyoSarcoma, which is a soft tissue cancer that are from a soft tissue part of the body.  The soft tissues of the body include fat blood vessels, nerves, muscles, skin and cartilage.

My brother Hugh is coming to visit us in Durango tomorrow.  Hugh lives in Sacramento, and has two teenage sons (Sean and Michael) with red hair, a red golden retriever, and a red headed wife names Anne.  Alas Hugh is not a redhead.

Thank you to my friends in Durango who have made delicious food for us, and also had us to their house for dinner.  I am overwhelmed with the your generosity.  Also, thank you for the many cards, telephone calls, and other kindnesses such as walking with me, wig consulting, knitting help, and sharing books.

Thank you also to my family.  I also thank David and Lorrie Gaffney and my daughter for opening up their homes to my large family and providing many wonderful meals.  I also thank all of my family that have flown in wintertime to visit me at the Huntsman Cancer Center.

On to Round 3.

Love,
Terry