Home Again

Dad came home today. He is feeling a little shaky and tired. Here is a picture of he and Trevor napping on the chair.

He has started to get a little hair back. It looks like it is going to be a silver color.

Treatment #6

Sorry it has been so long since we last updated everyone. Since last we wrote Dad and Mom went to Salt Lake for a visit with a specialist on bone marrow. She said that he really isn't a candidate, and that the radiation they would do beforehand could possibly kill him. He is doing really good with the path he's on, so she would recommend that he stay on that path and do a 2 year maintenance. That would include: a pill a day, a shot a week, and a small chemo bag every month for the whole two years.
Dad didn't get any help this last round to get his numbers up faster because they wanted his body to do the work on its own. It took until Monday the 25th to start his next cycle of chemo. This is cycle number 6, which is the harder set of drugs. We're hoping his body can adjust accordingly.
He is in room 797
Phone 801-357-5797
We would once again like to thank everyone for your support and ask that you continue. If any on you have a little extra time in your busy lives we know he would love to see or hear from you.

Dad is home

Dad did come home on Friday and is feeling pretty well. He is hitting his bottom so does not have a lot of energy. But all in all we are all feeling so excited about his biopsy that the future looks bright. Dad says it helps with the treatments and the continued treatments. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.

Great Day!!!!

Dad had a bone marrow biopsy last week and we have been waiting for the results. We knew anything under 50 was good. Today we finally received the results and...... they found O cancer cells. Yeah!!!!!!

He will continue through all 8 treatments to make sure there aren't any hiding or sleeping cancer cells, and then we'll go from there. He also had his 5th (or 6th) cat scan of his head, along with another spinal tap. The brain bleed is completely gone, and his spine showed no sign of cancer.We would like to thank all of you for the prayers on dad's behalf. They have truly helped this miracle come to pass. We will continue to pray that as the 8th treatment is completed, we will have the same result as we have now. He is currently having his 5th cycle chemo now in his corner room 797. He would love to talk or visit with any of you. His hope is to go home on Friday.
Phone 801-357-5797

Family Reunion in Loa, UT

Last week our family had a reunion on my mom's side. My parents were in charge and we decided to try a lodging in Loa. There was a variety of things everyone could do: Capital Reef, Parkers, Fish Lake, Boulder Mountains, etc. We all had a fun time. It was from Thursday to Sunday. Dad couldn't come down until late Friday evening because he had to get platelets before coming. Here is a family picture we did with almost everyone that came.One of our cousin, Angela, had a great idea to make a scrapbook for dad. Each person did a page that is decorated, has an individual picture, and some sort of message to dad. This is to be a book he can look at often and hopefully help uplift him whenever he needs.

Here is the group of us right after we gave him the book. He was overwhelmed with emotion. He loved every page from the youngest,which consisted of scribbles, to the adults who gave great memories and encouragements.

After his last treatment, it is taking longer to bounce back. His blood work just isn't building on it's own like it did in round 3. Since it is taking longer the doctor said it will be another one to two weeks before his goes in for round 5. He will have another bone marrow biopsy before round 5 to see if the chemo is working. So please KEEP PRAYING. We are grateful for everyone who has helped in so many ways, it's nice to know we have a huge support system.

Nasty Bruise

This is a picture from the 14th. His platelets were low so he got a 7x3 inch bruise from a shot. But he was up and fishing today. He got 6 fish in all. 3 big ones. He was just wiped out when he got home. When his platelets are low it causes him to not have much energy.

Quick update

Claudia's family had their family reunion this past weekend. So after 2 days of blood and platelets Dad was able to go. They had a lot of fun. (More on that to come.) But yesterday he was really tired. Today he found out his platelets were low so he had to go in to get some more. He seemed to be doing good this evening. He is hoping to have some good days ahead. (There should be pictures coming.)