Our Journey of Hope

Scott has completed 3 chemo treatments and with each treatment the experience is somewhat different. This time, he felt like he was "out of his body". He said it was hard to explain but he just felt very odd. He sleeps most of the day to deal with the side effects. The recliner has become uncomfortable for sitting because his tailbone is starting to hurt. I find him sleeping on his side more often these days with numerous pillows surrounding him. I am amazed at how much he sleeps but I would rather see him sleep it off than be awake and miserable. It gets tough to keep Katherine quiet all the time as she wants to go in and out our bedroom door to get to the backyard. The weekends are the toughest. Scott has become a much heavier sleeper so that helps. And one thing I have noticed is he doesn't SNORE any more. Ladies, those of you with snoring husbands can relate :o)    

Scott has 1 more chemo treatment next week and then another CT scan on May 14th. The doctor will look for 2 things on the scan: how much the tumor has shrunk and blood clots in the legs and/or lungs. He is no longer taking the (very expensive) blood thinners so there is always a risk of blood clots returning. Please pray for good results on May 14th. We sure could use some good news!

It is always interesting to see what Scott will crave during chemo. It is usually something out of the ordinary, something he usually never eats. There is a universal statement that warns you not to eat your favorite foods during chemo because you won’t like them when you are done. Scott now understands this statement and has put all of his favorite foods on hold. Oh how he misses pizza!  For him, it just doesn't taste the same. Many foods have changed in taste and texture. Lately his cravings have been diet 7-Up and sugar-free popsicles. We have found sugar upsets his stomach so diet it is! When he first started chemo back in November, he craved Cheez-Its. I can honestly say I have never bought a single box of Cheez-Its until then. He went thru boxes and boxes and now he can't stand the taste of them. Same thing for soup. I don't know if he will ever eat soup again after all of this is done!  

Thank-you for your continued love and support.  Love to All,

~ Kelly