3-27-2012

Yesterday was a good day Jan asked me to drop off some papers at her school. What a surprise this was to me I had the opportunity of meeting staff, teachers and other administrators. Jan works with some truly great people who have been a real support to both of us. I came home and spent the rest of the day just sleeping, something I do real well at.  

3-26-2012

Another day, I was looking forward to some sunshine and wanted to spend a little time outside with my mask. Oh well we do need the moisture and it will give me a chance to catch up on some reading. With this being Monday Jan was off to work and the silence is driving me nuts I do miss Jan hardy laugh it always puts a smile on my face. I went to the white board we have and wrote “Don’t ask what your husband can do for you!  Ask what you can do for your husband.” Jan response was just what I was hoping for she had a good laugh.

3-25-2012

I tried to help Jan with the domestic chores outside wearing my mask. Oh how soon I found out that I cannot keep up with her and I wear out so fast. I was not even able to make it a full hour. What I am going to do and how long will it take me to fully recover if that is at all possible. Jan is such a sweet heart she never complains and just does everything I can’t I feel so bad about her doing all she does. Jan has an excellent attitude and brings so much to the table in our marriage.

3-23-2012

Yesterday was a good day I am getting a little bit stronger each day and before I know it I will be back to work. Then one year left to work and I will retire. Hard to think it has been almost a year since I was diagnosed and started treatment as a stage for cancer patient. This has been a most interesting journey and how blessed I am to live in a day of modern medicine.

3-22-2012

Yesterday was a good day with the doctor she had no idea what might be the cause of what appears to be an infection. She did provide me with medication that I am taking four times a day in hopes that it will chance the course of my life. I am so thankful for modern medicine it can help. I want to do more and be outside more but that is not happening since I am so vulnerable with a weak immune system.

3-21-2012

Today I see my cancer doctor and hope she can find a solution for my stomach issues. This will be a great relief and will give me peace of mind. It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since I found out I had cancer. I have been working very hard this past week to gain strength however Jan, can still toss me around like a rag doll. I bet if I gain the 48 pounds I lost and just rest she would have a much harder time. Well I have no desire to gain the weight again. I hope I have a good report for tomorrow.

3-20-2012

Tomorrow I get to go back to the doctor I have been having some issues for over three weeks and sure hope there is a remedy for the situation I have. I am still very thankful for the extension of life that I have and for the medical teams at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. I don’t know what I would have done without family and friends they have been the glue that has kept me going.

3-18-2012

Jan, took me for a short trip out of town we left on Wednesday and got back home today. What a pleasure to be with such a kind and loving wife. She took real good care of me and the warmer weather was just what the doctor ordered. I came home to find out that a gentleman I worked with a year younger than myself had just passed away. How fortunate I am to be here I thank my Heavenly-Father for the extended life.

3-13-2012

Jan will have a few days off so we can spend some time together this is the most exciting thing I have to share at this point and time. I am just afraid that she will not want me doing much. Oh well Sunday we got into a little wrestling match and as we started she said I will beat you. I thought no way well I found out even though I thought I was stronger she had no problem defeating me. I won’t tell you how bad that was and what a blow to my male ego.  

3-12-2012

Well I am finally up and moving this infection sure has taken a toll on my body. I am having some depression along with it hoping it will go away and it just wants to hang around. I would take the kidney stones at least they go away. I truly need to get focused as I don’t feel like I am accomplishing a thing. The cabin fever is starting to get to me and I just want to be well enough to do something I am getting bored this is harder than going to work.

3-11-2012

Another day has come and gone and nothing new to report. I have found that my life is very boring and wearing a mask all the time when on occasion I venture out in public just annoys small children. Children point and say look at that man he has a thing on his face. They are so innocent I cannot feel alarmed at all.  

3-10-2012

Today is another beautiful day just like spring outside. I love these days and look forward to getting out and going for a walk. I will be glad when this intestinal infection is gone it keeps me close to home. Nice to have a full day to spend with Jan we have not planned what we are going to do today. I am getting a little stronger each day what a blessing to be here at this time.

3-9-2012

Today is no different than what yesterday was. My condition is the same and the day is going to be warmer and we know that spring is on the way. What a great time of year and this morning I could even hear the birds singing.

3-8-2012

It is another day and I sure hope this medication does its thing real soon. I love looking out the window and seeing the sun. Knowing spring is just around the corner makes me feel so good. It is my favorite time of the year when everything comes alive. Not much else to report other than I am thankful for all the great people in my life.

3-7-2012

Just got back from the Huntsman Cancer Hospital seeing my doctor arrived at the hospital at 7:15 a.m. this morning.  Well the good news the kidney stones have passed the bad news is I have another intestinal infection and my white blood cell count has dropped other than that I am in great shape for what I have been through.

3-6-2012

Well today is a good day to be out of the gravel business. From all I can tell the kidney stones passed late yesterday. I love giving up those little stones who would have known that something so small could cause sooo much pain? Well I understand and now I have kidney stones as another great accomplishment in my life. Hard to believe that I have dealt with these little bumps in the road this past year. I am thankful to be here and see grandchildren, children and my good wife.

3-5-2012

Every day is a blessing just to be living things started to change yesterday. I went to the hospital as I was passing blood and they kept me until midnight and sent me home. After they had given me three nice packages of fluids and said this should get the kidney stones rolling. Oh believe me it did at 4:30 I woke up with back pain and it has not gone away. This is good news the kidney stones are rolling right through my body. The pain is a welcome sign and will be more welcome when it is gone.

3-4-2012

Had a somewhat sleepless night for about an hour some pain in the back and then I took a pain pill and slept until 11:30 this morning. Got up feel very weak and tired I think it all goes with the territory. Will be glad when Jan gets home I do miss her but hope she is having a good time. Not much to report today it is a beautiful day outside.   

3-3-2012

Still no progress on the kidney stones, I have decided not to worry about it and I will just let things run their course. I am dealing fine with any pain that is associated with the stones and it is not worth the worry. So today I am going to refocus my attention to things that are more important.

3-2-2012

Well another day and not changes in the kidney stone. We have not been getting phone calls and then found out our land line is not working. So if you would like to get in touch with me please call my cell phone. Sure is quiet without the phone calls also we can’t call out hope to get it fixed by the time the kidney stones pass.

3-1-2012

They kidney stones have found a happy home and are moving a little causing some pain. I will go to the hospital today to see if they can get find these little things a new home. I am dealing okay with the pain and I have not been using any pain medication. What a blessing kidney stones are they just add insult to cancer no big deal.