Dinner and a game.... GO UTES

Sat Nov. 22nd We had a great “pre-Thanksgiving” dinner with Mom and Dad today. They came over in the morning and Katie and I played cards with them for a few hours. Then they ran to the store and bought a bunch of stuff for a Thanksgiving dinner and we ate about 2:00 in the afternoon. Josh and Kirby were able to make it and so we missed having the girls but it was great to have everyone else there. Then Dad and Mom and I went downstairs and watched to BYU – Utah game and Utah kicked it in gear the second half and killed em. It was awesome. I really like having someone to watch the game with because no one in my family cares about it at all. Josh and Justin are Utah fans and cheer for them, but they really are not into sports at all. Nicole on the other hand has converted to a true blue BYU fan and she was fun to talk to after the game. We waited a little too long to give Katie her birthday present from Grandma and she was asleep just like a good “Cook” after 7:00. She did love it the next morning, but no way was she able to wake up enough to appreciate it that night. Mom and Dad left late and then drove home Sunday morning so we said goodbye tonight. It was sad to see them go.

Mom and Dad come down .... I actually do some work here too.

Fri. Nov 21st
I was able to spend time on the conference call this morning for my staff meeting and they are doing very well. Then I worked on getting ready for the meting with the NICS guys. They came at 1:30 and we talked for several hours. It was very productive. Mom and Dad came shortly after and we had a nice visit. They came down for an early Thanksgiving dinner with us tomorrow. Also Dad and I are going to watch the “holy war” (BYU-Utah game) tomorrow. It was a good day but a little bit tiring.

First day dressed (no pajamas) in a while ... date with Julie

Wed Nov 19th
I was really feeling good today so when Julie got Katie off to school, I told her that I wanted to get out and go shopping or something. I actually put on some clothes (Levis and they had a hard time staying up even with a belt) and we went to get some prescriptions refilled and then to Smiths. We got some lunch and sat and ate it there. It was so fun and I needed it badly. It was real fun too cause I got to drive around on that little driving carts they have for people like me now and they are pretty cool. It did take a little toll on me though and I was pretty wiped out for most of the rest of the day. Even though I feel good, I guess I still have some of that chemo going through my body. I am trying to remember to drink lots of fluids to flush it out, but some days I don’t do as well as other.

Little chemo "downer"

Tues Nov 18th
Today was what I consider a little set back day. No real bad nausea or anything, but definitely a “chemo-reminder” day. Couldn’t eat a lot at first and very tired. Spent a lot of time in the chair today. Feeling somewhat better by night though.

Planning pre-Thanksgiving dinner

Monday Nov 17th
Went in for checkup with Dr. Te. He said everything was looking good at this point and tried not to give me too much yet, but I could tell that even he was pleased. I am still worried that I may have some up and down days yet because I did have some through the last treatment, but so far the whole experience has been much better than the last one.
Called Mom and Dad and decided to have them come down this next weekend for a small little pre-Thanksgiving dinner with them here. They seemed to like that idea so we will probably have visitors again this weekend. I am just glad that I am up for even thinking about it. I hope it works out well.

Planning pre-Thanksgiving dinner

Monday Nov 17th
Went in for checkup with Dr. Te. He said everything was looking good at this point and tried not to give me too much yet, but I could tell that even he was pleased. I am still worried that I may have some up and down days yet because I did have some through the last treatment, but so far the whole experience has been much better than the last one.
Called Mom and Dad and decided to have them come down this next weekend for a small little pre-Thanksgiving dinner with them here. They seemed to like that idea so we will probably have visitors again this weekend. I am just glad that I am up for even thinking about it. I hope it works out well.

Feeling unbelievably good

Sun. Nov 16th
Everyone (except Katie and Nicole) went to the hearing ward and the girls went later to the deaf branch. I slept a good part of the day, but then at around 2:00 we had dinner. The food looked good, tasted good and I ate a whole plateful. It was very surprising, Then about an hour later Josh and Kirby came over for leftovers and after I had laid back down, I heard them singing Happy Birthday to Katie so I went out and as I stood up to go out, I felt better again (Just stand up). As I stood out there with them, I get feeling better and better till I could not believe how good I felt. I was even dancing a little and putting on a show. I don’t understand it, but am very happy about it. I think the Lord is blessing me beyond belief and I am so grateful for all of it, Even after I sat back in my chair in my room, I was not over-exhausted like I sometimes get when I think I am feeling better and do that kind of thing. It was another tiny miracle.