THINGS DO CHANGE

I could write a book on the happenings over the last month, but I'll spare you the boring parts. Did I actually use the word "boring" - never would or could I say that. After reading the last post, things have changed. First of all Dave did end up having the procedure on his back called a kyphoplasty. It was actually a "cementing" of the fracture of L3 (I believe). He did well and the back pain is gone. He also had the stent removed from his ureter, which was placed at the onset of his cancer diagnosis. That went well with just a few setbacks, but I won't get into that as they really don't pertain to his lymphoma, and it wouldn't make him too happy if I shared everything!

He has been undergoing radiation to the mass in his lung and, again, prayers would be appreciated that radiation takes care of it. He will have 20 sessions, and has already finished with eight. He's handling it well.

Oh, in case you didn't know, we have made another big change in our life. We sold our home of 20 years, in Whitefish, and moved onto Kalispell. After only 3 days on the market we got an offer on our house and bought another house within 11 days. Don't think we weren't scurrying! Dave had his back procedure during this time period too. I also hurt my back with too much lifting and twisting (not the way to do it), so we relied heavily on friends and family. We are so blessed to have them, and appreciate their hard work. We are now quite settled and are loving it. Dave is closer to his medical treatment and we are closer to grandchildren, kids, my mom and Al, and Dave's brothers Richard and Brian. We love the house and the great neighbors.

I guess that is it for now - I'll try to post more often! Take care everyone - hopefully you won't get the Swine flu!