Wow what a trip back to the 70s

This morning, I didn't have any doctors or tests or anything so I decided to catch up on some DVR stuff. A while ago I recorded the Osmond's 50th anniversary tour thing on PBS and so I decided to watch it. Wow what a trip...... but the thing that was really funny is when they were singing the song "Long haired lover from Liverpool", Julie started to sing right along with them and really getting into it. Turns out she and Suzanne (her sister) were all caught up in Osmond mania back in the 70's. I had heard a few stories, but I learned some more about my angel wife after 25 years. Glad I only bought their Christmas album. Scary.

It took 3 of them to bring me in.....

I hear a knock on the door.... it is louder than the UPS guy. I look out the window..... oh no it is the cops...... what do I do. Of course I open the door. Not only the police...... it is the 3 of St. George's finest. Deputy Chief Peck, Chief Stratton and since they don't get out much they brought the Dispatch director Jeff Dial to make sure they found me.



What a shock. It made my whole day...no whole month in one visit. I can't say how much I appreciated it. Timing was good, we had a good visit and they made me feel like I can do it because so many people are behind me. In fact in this picture, I decided with some great people like this holding me up, i shall not fall or fail.......

A beautiful day in St. George

It is absolutely beautiful here in St. George today.

For the past few weeks, I have been able to drive Justin to school in the morning. It is only a 15 minute drive, but the important part is that I have been able to do it without my oxygen and I feel like my lungs are getting stronger. I also went for a little walk around our circle with my wife today without the oxygen or the walker. It is amazing how these little things mean so much now. It seems like a small thing but to me now these are minor victories.

It has been hard to watch my wife and kids cleaning up the leaves and yard and not being able to do it myself. It was always therapy for me to do yard work and now that I can't it hurts. But I am trying to do the best thing to get my body better.

Tired, but feeling good......

What is a "port -a- cath"

Some of you may be wondering what a "port a cath" is. I have pictures.

Instead of an IV everytime I go in, they surgically put a "main line" IV from my shoulder straight into one of my arteries in my chest. This allows them to both drip things like chemo, blood, saline, etc into me without having to get an IV in my arm, but it also allows them to draw blood out through the same line.


They simply "access" the port which is a small little needle (feels like when I prick my finger for my blood sugar tests" and hook it up. Then they can leave it for a few days if I am having lots of tests or take it out if it will be while and access it again when it is needed. Amazing and I love it.


This is what it looks like after it is all in place......

Tests are done... results won't be till Mon.

I just finished the PET scan, but they said the results won't be till Monday so we have an appointment set up for then. Till then thanks for all your prayers again. The scan was much easier this time and I know that it was because of the prayers.

Resting day

Under doctor's orders, I had to rest for my scan tomorrow. So I just watched TV and worked on the blog. Julie had a lot of work (she does Hallmark Card setups) and so Christmas time is crazy. Also one of the other ladies quit so she gets extra today. Today was the ward Christmas Party, but it was too hard for us to go (and I can't anyway) so she went to finally see a movie to take her mind off of it all. I guess it is still hard for her to have people come up all the time and say how is Jim, what is happening. We know they mean well, but sometimes it is too much. I love and support her in this so just remember us in your prayers and I will try and take some of that off her plate here in the blog.

I had a nice day though. Trying hard not to get my hopes up too much for the scan results. I know I have cancer and a rough road ahead, but it sure would be nice to have another miracle or two... ( who can blame me for wishing)......

More tests look good

We went to IV therapy for a few more tests. They are still looking good. I hope I a not getting my hopes up too high for tomorrow. We will see.

Judy told me that Nathan fasted for me Sunday and I know it helped. Thanks little buddy. Your prayers mean a lot to me. I sure love ya.

First rough day

Sun Dec 7th It finally hit a little bit and I have had a rougher day to day than the first part of the week. I was so glad Julie was back and told her at least 57 times. I can’t say how much I appreciate all she has done for me through this. I know that the Lord sent her to me for a specific reason and she is my angel on this side of the veil. I only hope that I can continue to repay her for all she does for me.