Mike has 2 full days of chemo. under his belt and all is well. So far he hasn't had any of the negative side effects from the drugs, no nausea, vomiting, etc... He feels good and has a healthy appetite. For so long he felt terrible and with a hemoglobin of 5, I don't see how he was even able to get out of bed. Now that his blood count is where it should be and he is fully hydrated, he feels much better. He said yesterday that he feels better right now than he has felt in the past 6 months. We thank the Lord for this blessing. Please pray today that he continues to have the absolute best possible reaction to his chemotherapy.
Yesterday I came on back to Louisville. I figured after 3 days with my hellions, My Mike and Momma Sherry were going to send out the search party to haul me back. Much to my surprise, the world didn't fall apart, as my kids, husband, and my house were not only standing, but in better shape than I left it. Houston did wake up this morning though asking, "Where Shurrey go? Downstairs?" XXXOOO Momma Sherry. I am bummed however that I didn't get to see my good friends Jamie G. or the Hilleary's but I'll be back in a week or two...
Yesterday Mikey had more visitors too. Poppy, Mei-Mei, and Casey made the trip down South. Also, Scott, Chris, Brother Bret, and Garrett went down to see him too. Casey was very happy to see his Momma and Daddy and seemed to do well on the oncology unit. One of the nurses gave him a sticker and he was as content as could be in bed with his daddy. As you all know, the room is about the size of a Volkswagen and with 10 people in there, it can get a little tight. While Casey did awesome considering the circumstances, he is 4 years old and was behaving...well, like a 4 year old...with boundless energy. At one point Mike had to use the restroom and had to navigate his way through the crowd. While he was making his way to the restroom, he was also worried about the little monkey in the room. So Mike says, "Melisa, don't let Casey kill me in here; don't let him rip out my chemo. cord!" And with Casey that would be a slight possibility. Needless to say everything went fine. Last night Mom, Big Hope, Mei-Mei, Melisa & Casey all stayed at the condo. Moppy got Casey a surprise...a new Gordon engine from the Thomas the Tank series. He squealed out when he saw him and screamed, "Gordon!" He was so happy. I think they will continue to stay through the weekend. The rest of the guys just came up for the evening and went back to Henderson last night. Glad they made it home safe and sound.
I talked to the patient this morning and he sounds as good as ever. He was already up, had eaten his breakfast, and had done his breathing exercises. He said Dr. Stein popped his head in briefly. Apparently the treatment thus far is status quo and Stein was seemingly pleased with the mundane. Again, boring is good. Mike was quick to rush me off the phone saying, "Can I call you back? I've got to go walking." Meanwhile there I sat, praying the Starbucks I just ingested lift the fog from my head asap so I can make it to my little Landon Donovan's 9 AM soccer game in Lexington. Man Dude, you're my hero!
I know I sound like a broken record and today will be no exception but thank you, thank you for all of the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes that you have sent our way. I just wish there was another way to write that sentiment but I cannot stress how important that is to all of us, especially to Mikey. Because of each of you we KNOW we are not alone in this! Please pray continually that Mike's body is completely cured of this disease and that Mike & Melisa are given the Lord's comfort along the way. We feel your prayers.
Jesus Absolutely Saves!
Rach
P.S. - Idarubicin is the chemo. drug that Mikey will receive his last dose of today. We decided that it sounds like someone's great aunt and have gotten a such kick out of it's name. You can only imagine Mikey and the laughs we have had at poor Ida's expense...ya'll know what I'm talking about. Talk about the Lord working in mysterious ways...finding humor in cancer is a mysterious blessing indeed!
Saturday, September 8, 2007
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Hey Family,
Sorry that I couldnt make it down last night with the guys. I have a cold and would hate to make things worse for you. Hopefully whatever football team you are wanting to win wins!! Anyway I am really glad that you are doing so well! Chris said that you look really good and are still funny as hell!! Well we will see ya soon!!!
Love,
Lindsay, Chris, and Lane
Jesus Saves!!
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