Our Journey of Hope

I am happy to announce Scott is having a good week! He is feeling good and not as sick as he has been in the past. He administers his own saline solution when he starts to feel dehydrated and it instantly makes him feel better. It is a long, slow IV drip and takes a few hours.  He has his own IV pole and he has gotten pretty self-sufficient administering his own meds. I always say there is a reason that I am NOT a nurse. I get pretty queasy when a needle of any type is within 15 feet of me! Our home health-care nurse still comes every Thursday and she couldn't be sweeter. She takes his vitals, draws blood and unhooks the portable chemo pump as needed. Without her, I don't know how we would get by.

Scott has undergone 3 chemo treatments on the new clinical trial drug. The side effects seem to be lessening, which is a welcomed break for him.  He has been suffering since June 1st when the vomiting began.  He has 1 more treatment in 2 weeks (11/20) and then another CT scan to follow.

October was a busy month for Katherine and I. We had something planned every single weekend. One weekend in particular, we were invited to 5 parties plus a trip to the pumpkin patch with the girl scouts...and we managed to hit them all!  Katherine thoroughly enjoyed her 7th birthday. It was the b-day that went on and on. We made several trips to the post office for the endless amount of presents that were sent. She is blessed with a fantastic group of friends, cousins, grandparents and the list goes on and on.  Halloween is always a fun time of year. Every room in our house was decorated in pumpkins, spiders, witches and ghosts. Katherine dressed as Bat Girl, decked-out in pink from head to toe. As a room-mother, I enjoyed the class party as much as the kids. It is amazing how quickly 14 kids can fill a classroom with chatter and laughter.  After all of the numerous festivities and trick-or-treating, we have more candy in this house than should be allowed!  I caught Scott rummaging thru her candy bucket looking for something tempting. Skittles & sweet-tarts are his favorite... sooooo guess who has been devouring the chocolate and has acne to prove it?  I am limiting myself to 2 pieces a day. Meanwhile, Katherine hasn't asked for a single piece all week and is going to wonder where all her candy went!

It is hard to believe it is November already and our journey began 1 year ago. We hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving holiday. Safe travels to those who will venture out to see loved ones. We are so thankful for all of the love and support surrounding us. It amazes me every day how much love that surrounds us.  Thank-you all for your continued prayers. The power of prayer is amazing. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.

Hugs to All ~ Kelly