We went to his oncology appointment today. His blood counts are back up and they look good. He told the doctor he is feeling pretty good right now. He is making sure that he doesn’t “over do” anything. Michael’s 3-weeks to put him back in the hospital for his 2nd chemotherapy cycle would be this coming Thursday. But Michael asked the doctor if we could change but just a few days.
This Friday is the kids’ last football game / parent’s night / senior night. This is the last home game where the school will honor all the seniors that are in football, cheerleading, drill team, volleyball, band, and color guard. Their parents get to escort them on to the field for the presentation. Michael could not miss the chance to be there. So with us having 2 seniors, he will escort Rebbecca and I will escort Michael. Hopefully we get some good pictures out of it. Plus I know the kids are excited that he will be able to go and be part of this.
We had already decided that if we couldn’t change his treatment, we were going to sneak him out of the hospital and to the game. But the doctor understood and decided that he will go in on Monday November 10th for his 2nd chemotherapy cycle. This will work out better. If we stayed on “going in on a Thursday” it would have put him going in on Thanksgiving for his 3rd cycle. So I get to have him home and feeling pretty good to eat a big Turkey dinner.
The doctor did say that he and the radiation oncologist did discuss in detail Michael’s treatment plan and decided we would stay on the plan we are on for now (6 chemotherapy cycles, radiation, then possibly another 6 chemotherapy cycles).
Thanks to those that have sent well wishes, thoughts, and prayers. We really appreciate all of them. Please keep them coming. I know he would love to hear from any of ya. Call him, email him, or chat with him when you get a chance. Even if you are in the area, stop by... I am sure he would love to see someone other than me.
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Dear Michael and Mel,
I pray for you daily and I check your blog often. I am so thankful that your oncologist changed the date of your treatment so that you could be with your children on their special day. There will always be hard days and then harder days but hang in there and trust in God to pull you through.
"When there are no words…
know that the silences are carrying the thoughts and prayers of all who love you." by Dawn Dais
With love and hugs from you cousin Kathy in Colorado
P.S. I am having a very difficult time having no hair but I wear a wig - very uncomfortable.
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