Month: December 2018

Journal entry by Robin Isaacs — Dec 27, 2018 What’s the worst thing about getting chemo on Christmas Eve? NOT getting chemo on Christmas Eve because my blood count decided to totally tank to levels I’ve never before experienced. I had absolutely no say in the matter. I’ve been staying away from crowds, eating pretty well (thanks, Alice, … Continue reading Oh Holy, okay, Crappy Night!

Journal entry by Robin Isaacs — Dec 11, 2018 After spending four of the last 8-days at various appointments at my ‘home-hospital’ where Kate and Jen were born, I must remark about how deep and blue and navigable the calm waters have been since last week’s chemo reaction.  I was so kindly held by my team yesterday. Whenever … Continue reading Smooth Sailing on the Deep Blue Sea at BIDMC

Mission Accomplished  How can I not honor one of the most civil presidents we’ve ever had. I’m mostly thinking about his days long after his presidency, when Bill Clinton moved into the Oval Office.  Different parties. Much different styles. Yet George H.W. Bush left a beautifully crafted letter of hope and encouragement on his successor’s desk to … Continue reading The Chemo Wars