January 16, 2007
I was scheduled to have my treatment later today, at 4:30 PM. That meant we would leave for Duke around noon Tuesday and not have to hurry. At 9:30 AM I went to run some errands, and knew I would have plenty of time. When I arrived back at the house (10:30 AM), Patsy met me at the door and said Duke had called and we had to be there by 2 PM because of some changes in treatment schedules. We had to finish packing and loading the vehicle and leave soon. We hurried around and left at 10:40 AM. We knew we would have no problem getting to the appointment on time if we had no delays on the road.
Things were going well until we got on I-40 around Raleigh where we came upon a long backup of traffic. We could not see what was going on, but the traffic was still moving. We knew we would get there on time if the backup did not last long. Well, as our luck goes, the backup was short. I arrived at the hospital at 1:30 PM, in plenty of time. I checked in, and they said it would be a few minutes. After about 30 minutes, I checked with them again. They said they had not forgotten me; it would be a few more minutes. After waiting for one and one-half hours, they called me back for treatment. Finally I got my radiation, and we went to the Caring House to unload our luggage and get ready for dinner.
Tonight we had homemade split green pea soup, a large mixed salad, roll, and fruit. It was delicious. (Patsy is trying hard to make sure I have nutritious meals.) After visiting with some of the residents and listening to their cancer stories, it was time to go upstairs and work on my Blog. Have a GREAT evening!
The Caring House
This is our home for weekdays until the end of February, 2007.
Water Garden
When the weather is good or bad, this view is GREAT.
Kitchem for 6 couples.
We can do what we have to do.
Our room has a single bed and a double bed.
Comfortable living area.
Greatroom
This is very nice and useful.
3 comments:
Col. Fraley,
Enjoyed reading your blog. We are all keeping up with your progress and miss you. We anticipate a speedy recovery (stay on the tram and out of the ambulance!!). Had you been at the VA Hospital, maybe they would have taken you on their version of the chunnel. When Daddy was up there, we heard several people who had someone at the VA who were also being treated at Duke who talked about their loved one being put in a "bullet train" and shot through the ground to Duke. Didn't sound like too much fun but I can imagine that it's true!!
Take care and tell your wife to keep fixing those delicious meals.
By the way, you didn't say if you took your treatments in the catacombs or not. When Daddy was at Duke in 91, I developed a lovely problem with TMJ. It woke me up in the middle of the night and I, too, took a journey to the emergency room at Duke. They scheduled me to see a doctor at the PDC. It sort of reminded me of War Games or Independence Day.
HEY COL. FRALEY..I RECEIVED YOUR EMAIL ON JANUARY 18, 2007 AT APPROX 11:30PM. THANK YOU FOR WRITING ME AND LETTING ME KNOW ABOUT YOUR SITUATION...JUST KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU AND YOU AND YOUR WIFE ARE IN MY PRAYERS.. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP WITH SMILES AND LAUGHTER IT REALLY HELPS. BUT I WANT TO SEE YOU BACK AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, SO I CAN COME BEFORE THE YEAR IS OUT. SO AGAIN, YOU TAKE CARE AND I WILL BE THINKING AND KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH YOU.
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL JROTC STUDENT OF 1991.
NOW KNOWN AS CPL. RENEE LYNN JOHNSON LANE
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Hey its me Renee Johnson Lane, was just sitting at work praying for your health. I hope you like my messages and may God continue to Bless You!
Talk to you soon!
CPL. LANE
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