We were told at the first of Glenn's treatments, that by the end he would be tired. It is hard to imagine that, because Glenn is so strong and full of energy. But, yes, it is true!
The last two radiation treatments must have really packed a wallop. We were talking about it this morning and the last really good day he had was last Tuesday, one week ago. Since then he has had to take a lot of naps, his stomach in burned on the inside so it is hard to swallow without discomfort, it has a lot of pain and he still gets nausea. So he takes his meds, tries to keep his stomach full and spends a lot of time resting.
BUT...this morning he woke up without the pain in is stomach... AND he is cracking joke about himself left and right!!!!!!! Glenn is back! We were visiting with Heather, Kirk, Clark and Kimberly and he was on a roll! It felt so very very good to laugh and laugh and laugh! SO...I am thinking (hoping) that he is going to start feeling better and better and better!
On Dec 17 he has a PET/CT scan and we will know if the cancer is dead. If that is the case, he will have surgery on Jan 5. I will keep posting.
Meatball minestrone soup in the crockpot
7 months ago
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Thank you Kathy for having this blog. It certainly is a joy to read your posts and know how Glenn and you are doing. Words cannot express the feelings I and others have for the two of you and what you are going through. You are a perfect example of faith, positive thinking and letting God do His work. You are loved by all.
It is so hard to hear of Dad not feeling well. As you say, it is hard to imagine anything trying to get the better of him. I am sooooo glad that today is a better day! You will enjoy having your girls there. That will help take your mind off of things!
Give him a hug and a kiss for me!
I agree that it is hard to imagine Mr. Get up and Go...feeling tired. I pray that the Dec 17th day is another miracle. It has really helped to have these posts. I think about you several times a day. Kim keeps saying that it is normal or a good sign when you make your reports. His wife's tumor was much more advanced. I loved your post on Clark...so did Nicole. We miss Clark! Love ya...HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!
It better be dead. We've got our hearts set on surgery, not that that is fun, but it sure beats more chemo/radiation and then surgery. Dad sure is a spry guy. He's been a real trooper, as have you mom!
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