Infusion 52 amid a busy schedule

Last week I had Opdivo infusion #52 at the Kaiser Tysons Corner facility. The nurse gave me a flu shot while I was strapped into the IV pump. Woot. Nothing else to report - no side effects, no rash, no updates regarding the status of my mets. I'll have another infusion and CT in mid-October, so perhaps I'll know more then. I spend remarkably little time thinking about my cancer. It is what it is. My treatment path is established. It's a part of my life, like my tinnitus (getting louder, and I'm going deafer), or Jennifer's cognitive issues, or whatever else comes my way.

I spent the rest of the week in DC sorting through more detritus of my house, deciding what to keep and what to donate or discard. The job is more difficult without Jennifer being present. Would she want this, I think. If there is a chance that she would, I keep it. I succeeded in filling another PODS container of stuff, much of which will be distributed to family in Utah. The Virginia house is nearly empty now. Spencer is still living in the basement, and I'll be back month or so while I return for more infusions. I'm leaning toward formally switching my care (and insurance) to Utah at the start of the new year.

Meanwhile, this month we had a concrete RV pad poured next to my daughter and son-in-law's house in Huntsville. I also had a septic dump installed, as well as a 50 amp power outlet. I installed a new freeze-protected hose bib for water. Earlier this month I bought a used 2017 Jayco North Point 377 fifth wheel (used twice in 15 months by the prior owners; otherwise stored indoors). I paid $30,000 less than they paid when they bought it new, so I was pretty happy with the deal. Yesterday I picked it up, parked it on the pad, and hooked it up. Much as I love my grandkids, it will be nice to have my own place to live.

My new home