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About Robert I Baxter

Greatest Commandment is #1. Follower of Jesus, husband, father, RN, love photography, cancer survivor of Burkitt's twice (2008 & 2014). Stem Cell transplant November 2014. Work in a neonatal ICU.

Kindred Spirits

Allow me to share about kindred spirits through the years. Continue reading

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The Verge of 50

Instead of a 50th birthday party this year, I have a favor to ask of anyone reading this:

Will you consider, if you are geographically close enough, would you consider coming by for a visit? No gifts, cards, and no agenda. Just to say hi. Continue reading

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Quick update

Having a great time with my sister Nora. Sister Eva will be joining us tomorrow. Having some good sibling time together. This is a rare event that all 3 siblings are together, really nice. Making every use of every moment. … Continue reading

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Thank You Nora!

Thanks to my sister Nora for coming to visit this weekend and helping us out. This allowed Janice to rest at home this weekend and not worry about me this weekend. Continue reading

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Sister and heading home

My sister Nora is up for a visit. Glad to see her. Haven’t seen her since the family gathering in Granbury. I should be discharged tomorrow, Sunday. Will get a ride home from Nora. She’s going to help me transition … Continue reading

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Good Day 9-5-14

My sister-in-law sent some fun things. One of them was a nice set of mustaches. What do you think of my first one? I received a few funny looks and many compliments thanks to Marie. I had a visit from … Continue reading

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Media free break

Got settled in for the night at the hospital. RICE round #2 is about to begin. Things are going as well as can be expected I suppose. I’m going to back away from most media of any kind this weekend … Continue reading

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Let’s Continue!

I am going to my oncologists office in a couple of hours. Will find out how my blood values are doing. Specifically, how my red blood cell count and platelet count is doing. I anticipate both rising enough to start another round of chemo today. Continue reading

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Another day another infusion

Time for my monthly IViG infusion. Boost the immune system. Had a nice Labor Day with the girls and Cody yesterday. Simple day of BBQ and movies. Slept all night on the couch. Dang new couch is too comfy. Janice … Continue reading

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Sent home 8-20-14

Quick note to say I was released from the hospital this evening. My platelets are responding too slowly for the round of chemo due to begin yesterday/today. Video to be released tomorrow with a better more thorough explanation. Ate pizza … Continue reading

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