Radiation, new chemo, and fun weekend with Emma:)

It has been a while since I have updated the blog so I thought I better get on it!  It has been a long few weeks! We are learning patience in a very big way! But things are finally starting to come together.  We have to go through a lot of different channels to get the new chemo approved through our  insurance and for the doctors office to get all the paper work taken care of, it  is a process and it takes time.  So in the mean time we decided to have a fun weekend with our oldest granddaughter Emma.  We take turns having  the girls come and spend one on one time with us and it is always a fun time!!!! 

Emma came on Friday night, so we planned for a big day for Saturday, here are some of the highlights...

Bowling!!! Yep it was really fun...for Emma anyway! Ron tried but he threw that ball down the alley 3 times and he was done!!! Not the best for him, however that did not stop him from having a great time with Emma, and teaching her a thing or two.  Then Emma was thrilled to take Pop's turns for him.  She did really good! And loved that she didn't have the "pumpers" up when she took Pop's turn and she did great! Didn't even have too many gutter balls! It was lots of FUN!!! 

Go EMMA Go!!!

Then we took Pop home so he could have a rest and Emma and Grandma had some fun getting pedicures!!! Emma loves to be pampered. (so do I!) 

That night our Stake put on a luau, Emma is not shy!!! They had the kids get up and dance and she was great!!! Is she not the cutest little girl ever!!! We Love her so much!!! 

With Emma gone Grace was the big sister and loved to help out taking care of Maggie! Grace is reading a book to Maggie. Love these girls!! 

So the weekend came to an end and Emma had to go back home.  Lindsey told me that in Grace's prayers that night she asked that Grandma and Pop would be able to think of a really fun thing for them to do with her, because she knows her turn is next! So we are going to have to come up with something good for her turn!

Radiation began on Monday.  It is now Thursday night.  Ron has one day left of radiation, which I know he is glad that the week is almost over.  The hope is that the pain will lesson when he walks and he will be able to be more mobile than he has been lately.  They said it could kick in and feel better a few days after the radiation is complete or it may take a few weeks. So we shall see.  He finally got his new Chemo today and will start it tomorrow.

The new routine is 2 times a day (12 hours apart) every day with no breaks! He will be monitored very closely by the doctor going in after the first 15 days and then more after that.  The official name of the new chemo is INLYTA.

And side effects (SE) oh there are many as always....constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; dry skin, mouth, or eyes; headache; hoarseness; indigestion; joint pain; loss of appetite; mild hair loss; mild stomach pain; nausea, taste changes; tiredness; vomiting weakness; or weight loss.  And this is just to name a few!  But as I have said many times before, Ron is amazing and just says we will do what we can and keep on fighting!!

The deer hunt starts next week and although I don't think Ron will be doing much "hunting" we are going to go up into the mountains and enjoy the beauties that are there.  We figure he can take his chemo in the mountains as easily as he can at home, and if he's not feeling well, the trailer has a great bed, and lots of fresh air!!! We will be with some great friends, as well as his dad and brother.  And Chase and Kaylee are going to try to come for at least a day and a half! So it should be a great week. Rain or shine we will be together and thats all that matters!!!

We continue to be so very blessed! And every time I begin to think how hard this is another prayer is answered! Knowing that The Lord is always on our side makes this journey so much easier!  As always thank you all so very much for the prayers that continue to come our way.  We feel them and are so grateful for them.

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT