4th Chemo...

Today was my 4th Chemo...Hopefully this was my last Chemo. I was surprised by the folks there who have been such great help for me. They have such a kindly spirit about them, knowing that most of us who come through their doors, were scared not knowing what was going to happen to us. They tried hard to make warm fuzzies for us, while we were there. Diane, Shelly, Holly, and Rick.. And of course the Dr. who was on call at the time.

Today they all made it special for me, this was the end of the Chemo, I had made it this far. When it was time to come home, they all reminded me to ring the golden bell hanging in the hall, signalling I had made it through. They also gave me a bottle of Martinelli,s Sparkling Apple Cider to take home and celebrate with.

I have 2 weeks to work through yet, I sure appreciate those folks, who helped me so much while going through this, even tho this was their jobs, they were very caring of each of us, and knew the feelings that were deep inside with fear.

I am also Grateful for the great help that the Ward members have done, to go out of their way to help us in our time of need, Both Myself, and Lynn.

I would also like to express my Appreciation for the Love and concern that my daughter and her husband have given us, going out of their way to help and keep in contact each day. And with extra help around the house, and with the birds, and yard work. It really gives you a feeling of Love. Thanks Pauli and James.

Choose a Straw...

What a crazy Month this has been, but next month will be more so...Sometimes I feel it would be better to draw a straw from a hat, and see what we should do first.

. Monday 29th, is 4th Chemo.... with a shot the following day.
. Blood draw following week, in SLC.
. Church calling to be done end of the month.
. I will be starting radiation, for 6 weeks, 5 days a week in SLC. after a short break.
. I don't know what will happen with Lynn's health. We should get the results of two more test back.
. He needs to make a trip to Ariz. to see Jennifer and Br.Maughan.
. The Walker Court cases will be going on.
. I will be making Jodie's Wedding Cakes, somewhere, sometime.
. Mailing out, or hand deliver our part of the Wedding announcements.
. Helping Pauli with the Bridal shower for Jodie.
. Lynn needs a new suit. But he has lost three pants sizes, recently. Picking a size for him will be hard to do.


Straw....Any one...

3rd Chemo...

Yesterday I had my 3rd Chemo treatment. Dr. Chandramouli always ask how the last Chemo period of time went?. All I could say was some of the side effects, such as weakness, pain, ect. was not worse but "lingered longer". ( a phrase someone from our ward used to described, staying after church, for refreshments, and getting to know each other better, as we were a fairly new ward. ) I don't think the Dr. had heard that phrase used quite like that before, and found it interesting.
I get another shot at the Hospital today, always one the next day after Chemo. Trying to keep the calcium up in my body.

This round gave me two, whole, real tuff days, where the mussels in my digestive system were on spasms. It was like I was filling up with gas, and then trying to squeeze everything out when there was nothing there. (I couldn't eat.) Dr. said it was spasms and was common to chemo. My mussels, and track were so sore that even a sneeze or cough was terribly painful. I now have a prescription for the next round, in case it happens again. Which Dr. thinks it will.

We found information concerning Lynn at this time too. We will not know complete details for two more weeks. When the last two genetic tests, from the bone marrow biopsy was done. Right now, its just a guess from the facts so far, but the Dr. said these two test could change the out come completely. So we wait...

Engagement...

Aug 2, 2011

Will gave Jodie her Engagement Ring, in the Celestral Room, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Oct. 8, 2011...

Sunday Will Jolley and Jodie spent the afternoon with us. Will asked for our approval of their plans for Marriage in October. They have scheduled an appointment in the Salt Lake Temple, On October 8,2011, at 3:00 pm.

It will be nice to have Will as part of our family.
There first date was to the Manti Temple.

Will promised Lynn and I that They would marry in the Temple.
That he would never physically hurt Jodie.
That he love Jodie with all his heart.