Time for a Break

Weekend's here and no appointments!!! Dave is eating everything in sight, so looks like I'll have to get to a grocery store one more time before we make it home. Thurs. will be the last day of appointments, but no radiation. Dr. Hickman, who is now 82 yrs. old, will be pulling out Dave's Hickman catheter (the line in Dave's chest which he had put in, in Kalispell). What a milestone that will be. As you have probably already guessed, Dr. Hickman invented the catheter and still works. It will be exciting to actually meet him. Gotta go, Dave's hungry AGAIN!!!

Going Strong

Dave made it through another session of radiation and lab today, and did fine. He only has to meet with the "team" docs once a week now. We found out today that the 27th might be his last radiation, not the 28th. That would be good - makes us one day closer to being home. He's eating good and is always digging in the cupboards trying to find something to snack on. Also, his hair is growing back!

Dealing with it

My heart really hasn't been into the "blog" over the last couple days. I really couldn't figure out why, but I have felt a little "under the weather". Maybe it is because this has been such a long process and we miss home, or maybe it is because I see Dave's physical weakness, although he remains positive and the future looks bright. I guess it's because of the combination of everything. I truly miss my friends, family and my church, even though we hear from them often. That unsettled feeling changed today though after I read this verse: Psalm 30:11 tells us that “weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” What a promise of hope. Thank you Anna Ham for that reminder! God is good and I thank him for all of the "weeping", for without that, "joy" would never come.

Back to the Big Stuff

Radiation again at 9 a.m. and then we met with two radiation oncology docs. They seem to think Dave is doing well considering all his body has gone through. The radiation just uses up energy so that is why he is so weak and tired. He had lab following, then 1:30 appointment with the transplant team. They are also encouraged by his progress, and his lab results all are great. I did walk up to REI and got him a walking stick, and that seems to help a lot. It doesn't help the weakness, but at least he isn't as unsteady. He's already in bed for the night watching the Mariner's game, and I think I'll do a little knitting. Thanks everyone for your continued prayers.

Rest is Over

This has been an uneventful weekend as Dave hasn't had the energy to do more than eat and walk a couple laps around the hotel a couple times a day. I can't imagine him undergoing 10 more radiation sessions as he is so tired already. He, otherwise, feels fine. Driving home might pose a problem, so we are going to see if one of his brothers can come over and drive back with us. I could drive myself, but would feel more comfortable if someone else was along in case we ran into some kind of trouble. We still have 2 wks to go, so maybe that won't be necessary. I guess we will just wait and see. Tomorrow is radiation and lab and rest. I think I'll knit and cook!