A Good Day

Dad was well enough to have his chemo treatment yesterday. He said that he won the contest because he got 6 bags of chemo, more than anybody else in treatment and that didn't include the one he got sent home with! :-) Mom and dad had slept in so they didn't have time to have breakfast before their ride arrived to go to treatment so dad went with an empty tummy. He started having a lot of pain so they gave him a cookie and some juice AND some vicodin. YIKES!! His treatment lasted for 4 hours in which he spent most of the time sleeping. When he got home, "I threw up everything but my butt hole". That's a direct quote. They don't know if it was from the chemo or the pain meds but my bet is on the empty tummy/pain med combo. I talked to dad and he sounded tired and a bit groggy but said he was doing "okay". The day ended on a good note when Greg and his family arrived from Tennessee. Greg's older son Greg Jr came over and spent time with the family which was really nice for both dad and Greg.

Today was a great day. Dad felt well enough that they took Greg, Jennifer and Tyler to Multnomah Falls which is about an hour drive from their house. I don't think dad got out of the car but at least he was able to get out of the house for a bit on such a beautiful day. Maybe he got to take pictures from the car; I forgot to ask. Talking to mom and dad this afternoon, dad sounded really good. He said he was a little tired but overall doing well. He is enjoying having family around and can't wait to see all of us together this weekend.

Please continue to pray for dad's strength. His equilibrium is still off so walking is still a bit difficult. He has taken a fall or two but nothing like what happened while he was in the hospital. Pray for healing. God is the great physician and His heart is moved by the prayers of His people. We trust God's will is perfect for each us and that what God has in store for dad is perfect. Mom and dad have mentioned that the cards they have been receiving and all of the comments you are leaving have been a blessing and encouragement to them. Words cannot express their gratitude for every one's love and care for them. Thank you from all of us!