Heading South
Monday morning, with the boys in tow, we left the freezing north for a leisurely drive to Key West. This is our first year driving. It’s a long trip for two people who don’t really like to drive long distances, but after driving back and forth to Rochester numerous times we thought we could handle it.
At the end of day two of our road trip we spending the night in Atlanta. Tomorrow (Wednesday) we head to Jacksonville, Florida, which is another reason for deciding to drive. I’m due for my next round of scans and blood work and Mayo has a campus in Jacksonville. My doctor made arrangements for me to be tested there on Thursday and then I have a virtual appointment with him next week (the 7th) to get the results. This will be the longest we’ve ever had to wait for test results, but he is on vacation until the 7th.
Overall my health has been pretty darn good. Just a couple residual side affects from my treatments, but nothing I can’t tolerate. I have some neuropathy in both my feet and most of the time it feels like my socks are bunched up under my feet - even when I’m barefooted. Other times my feet feel kind of numb and tingly. Mentally I still have some bad days. I try not to obsess, but I do worry some about my test results. I worry they will see something and I worry that something is there and they don’t see it. I walk a lot so I have a lot of time to think. Cancer is not on my mind every minute, but it does still cross my mind every day. I’m hoping that will fade somewhat over time. I’ve gone back to work on a limited basis but I find it very hard to focus for very long. I almost forgot….I got my first haircut in almost 6 months on Saturday before we left. I needed it and it felt great. Despite the occasional bad days I am happy and I feel very fortunate to be in remission. I also remain optimistic that I will continue to stay in remission.
Somewhere in southern Tennessee. I’m such a “serious” driver.
The boys snoozing in the back seat - they are great little travelers.
Rest area near Calhoun, Tennessee. Milton looking for the perfect tree! The weather is warming up…in the upper 50s.
Jon and Izzy at the same rest area.