No chemo today

Today was supposed to be the day for Daves 2nd round of chemotherapy. We arrived at the hospital and got settled in. We ordered Daves meals for today and tomorrow. The nurses came in and took his blood and started his IV. Daves lunch came and shortly after that Dr. Koenig came in and said no chemo today. Daves white blood cell counts were way to low and that is not good for chemotherapy. Dave is more susceptible to infection now. Dr. Koenig wants Dave to come to his office next wednesday for a blood test and if his white blood cells are up then he will have his chemo on thursday. The radiation treatments are what is causing his white blood cell count to be low. So we will try for next week.

Dave is doing well considering all that is happening. I have noticed that he has lost some hair in his beard, I did not say anything to him, he told me. I suggested that he shave his beard off so it won't be so noticible to him. I don't believe he has started losing his hair yet but I may be wrong in that thought. He has also lost about 5lbs. This is not to bad, but Dr. Koenig says he can't lose anymore.

I think we were both a bit disapointed today when Dr. Koenig came in and told us the news. I know that Dave just wants to get this overwith. We will try again next week. Thank you for listening and God Bless you. We love you all.

How am I feeling?

Well I thought I would write about how I am doing at this point. First I would like to say that Dave is doing OK. He has completed 7 of 35 radiation treatments and 1 of 3 chemo. treatments. He goes to his radiation treatments by himself, except on Mondays, I go with him cause he meets with the doc. He also has to have his blood drawn weekly. He still has a good appetite although he says food is beginning to taste funny. His hearing is getting weird also, different sounds are louder and a bit annoying. There are days that he feels out of sorts, not himself. I can tell because he is even more quieter than usual. His spirits are good and hopefully they will stay like that.

Now about me, I am doin! I try to keep things as normal as I can, kids, house etc.... I have my moments of sadness and happiness. I try to keep a smile on my face so that I can see one on Daves. There are times I look at my husband and see the man without cancer and wonder why him Lord? He is such a good man. I should not question his plan for him or our lives together. I have come to accept this and pray daily that he will heal my husband and give him strength to get through this. I also ask for strength to handle all that has been put on my plate.

I contacted Job & Family Services this past week to see if we qualify for any programs (food stamps, medicaid). We do not, even with Daves pay being cut in half while on short term disability. I have not said anything to him as he does not need to worry anymore than he is. He discovered that our roof is leaking again over our enclosed front porch. We had to have our living room redone 2 years ago, because of this. He has a bucket in the space above the porch trying to keep the living room dry. I am going to have to contact other agencies to see what they help with. We are in need of a new roof, so that is something else I have to look into. Oh boy! Thanks for listening, and God bless each and everyone of you. We love you all.

Yesterday was hell, today was better

Yesterday was hell, today is better. Just wanted everyone to know that the new medication for nausea that the doc. called in yesterday has worked. Dave was able to get up this morning and shower, he ate a bowl of cereal, and 2 cups of coffee. He is eating and drinking, not a lot but a good amount. He says he feels a bit weak and tired, but slowly recovering. He has been downstairs watching TV and is now watching Pittsburgh beat Arizona in the Superbowl. I think he has become a permanent fixture on the couch, that's OK I'll take it. I was able to get out of the house for a couple of hours to go to the grocery store and visit with a friend for a bit. I picked up the kids from there grandparents, so they are now home. They have been pretty quiet and understanding of there dad. I just spoke to Shanna and she is safely on the ground in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Dave said that if that's all the worst its gonna be then he's ready for the next two chemo. treatments, I pray that it's not worse than what he has had to experience this weekend. God bless you and thanks for listening. We love you all.