Nonie's Star by D Johnson

Author:D Johnson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BookBaby
Published: 2019-11-04T16:41:30+00:00

CHAPTER 19

CHANGE IN PLANS

The holidays were now officially over, and we were well into the New Year of 2008. Todd had gone back to work after the winter break, and I stayed at home, caring for Mateo. It started off full steam ahead with a visit from a registered nurse, followed by a physical therapist, and then finishing the week with a visit from a case Manager, all from the Visiting Nurses Association.

By mid-January, Mateo had had his next MRI and appointment with Dr. Parker, who informed us that he had spoken to his colleagues about Mateo over the holidays. He had also had a conversation with Dr. Khan, and it was decided that two medications would be added to Mateo’s treatment—to be administered intravenously by Dr. Khan and her staff. Noting Mateo’s fall at the end of December, Dr. Parker had also ordered physical therapy once a week. “Don’t worry, Mateo. If this treatment doesn’t work, there are more medications we can try,” he said as we left the small treatment room.

A week later, a schedule had been set up with Dr. Khan, and Mateo began weekly infusions of the two new medications while continuing his oral medication. In addition, physical therapy had been arranged once a week with the physical therapist at the hospital. He was staying strong except for the slow progressing lack of feeling and weakness on his right side.

The wall calendar showed the date as March 10, 2008, “MRI and appointment with Dr. Parker.” I woke Mateo up early and helped him get dressed before I jumped into the shower myself.

When he was younger, he loved to sleep in in the morning. Mateo was the child who you had to always fight to get out of bed for school, for work, or even a phone call from a friend. Now, he slept lighter, woke up easier, and always with a smile, except today.

I could see he had a lot on his mind, and I assumed it was today’s MRI and appointment that occupied his thoughts.

“Mateo,” I ventured, with a curious tone. “Can you tell the difference between when your tumor is growing and when it’s the ‘right side’ issue?”

“Yes,” Mateo answered. “I can.”

“Really?” I walked down the hallway deep in thought.

Todd took Mateo to the car, and after helping him get settled in the front passenger seat, he climbed into the back. I took the controls in the driver’s seat, and after about an hour of an almost easy commute into the city, I was scouring the parking lot for a space to park.

First appointment we had was Mateo’s MRI. Walking through the door revealed the usual white wall, medical type of atmosphere. To the right, was the waiting area which was empty of patients. I directed Todd and Mateo toward a set of hardback chairs which stood by the wall. I headed to where the receptionist calmly waited.

“We have an appointment for Mateo Sanders” I said.

“Yes ma’am.” She confirmed. “I do show him this morning.

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