November 24, 2011

Yesterday I was excited about having another chemo session, however after my labs and seeing Doctor Martha Glenn I was rejected as my blood was just too sweet for this next session so I was returned to my home to spend the next two days with my favorite cell mate Jan. I am very weak but so thankful for all the many blessings in my life.

I am thankful for all the great people in my life including all the new technologies related to medicine making this process bearable. I wish you all a great Thanksgiving Holiday and may the Lord bless you as he has me.

November 22, 2011

Yesterday was a much better day felt better and was active, talked to several people on the phone, had visitors left with one and went for a ride while I was gone had three more sets of visitors wish I had been here to see them they all left notes in a little box on the front porch.

I cannot ask for anything with all the kindness love and support I keep getting this is so helpful and the encouragement and hope just keep me going. I cannot express in words how thankful I am to all in my life.

November 21, 2011

Saturday was a great day had visitors which always makes the day good. Have been very weak and tired not doing much. There is not much to report as far as accomplishments go. However I am so thankful for kindness and understanding that I find in my life. It is times like this that you truly learn who you friends are and find out how blessed you truly are.

One thing that did take place Dave my neighbor who has done so much for me and has checked in on me more than once a day since this started and has given me shots and gone beyond the call of duty in taking care of me has been hospitalized. Please in your prayers pray for Dave the Lord will know who you are talking about.

Novmber 19, 2011

It has been two days without any sleep; I am awake all the time. Yesterday was not one of my better days had stomach cramps and chest pain. Finally when Jan came home we went to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. They checked me out and sent me home with a kit to administer some additional tests. I am still sick to my and want to throw up but I don’t have anything left. Oh well I am going to be positive and hope this will soon pass and I will fell as good as a cancer patient can feel.  

November 18, 2011

Yesterday was somewhat challenging as I felt sick all day and nausea was my constant companion. Seems like with cancer there is always a side effect and you never know how you are going to feel. I woke up felt okay and then took some medication and it was all downhill from there.

If I can fall asleep I hope to be able to do a few things tomorrow like read and maybe spend a little time on the computer. I do have some visitors coming all the way from Boise, Idaho. I have not seen them for almost two years and it will be good to see them again. They are a special family in our lives and have been involved with us for the past 18 years.

I am thankful to be here and have made the progress this far through my chemo treatments. Had no idea how tough it could be and how much visits and phone calls would be to keep me going and give me the hope and will to live.

November 17, 2011

Well I made it to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital and back. The only issue I have been having is a lot of back pain and I can’t sleep and a cold. No idea where I picked up the cold. Just not feeling well but will work my way through this as I don’t want to have my next chemo pushed back.

I am looking forward to being strong enough to do some reading today which I have not done for almost a week. Jan seems to be handling all this very well and is as busy as ever with all the things she needs to do. I never know how she gets everything done that she does. I am so lucky to have her as my wife and companion.

It was good to have visitors yesterday they always make me feel better and I love seeing friends and family. Then energy they pass on is second to none.

November 13, 2011

Has been a most interesting had a great visit with my daughter and she took me to see my youngest son and his home in Roy. I have not been out of Salt Lake County since 26 July 2011. He has done a marvelous job on his home restoring it to its glory days. Brian’s children are so full of energy it was great just watching them the joy you get from grandchildren is second to none. We came home and Jan attended to her duties at the High School while Lisa and I had a most incredible visit. Lisa brings so much joy into our lives. I cannot thank her and her husband Clay enough for sending Lisa out for a great and most rewarding visit.