Today is Kevin's last chemo treatment. not for this month, not for this week, but for good. 2 and half months that seemed like a lifetime. The treatments were intense, extremely tough on both body and mind. but Kev never complained, not once. His "whatever it takes" attitude was an inspiration to all of us. Day in and day out we watched the punishing effects of Chemo. Kev endured fatigue, boredom, and tons of medication .. to name a few of the milder ones. Again, Kev, "Whatever it takes."
He should be coming hom in the next day or two. Then back to the daily hour and a half trips to the GMC for the one minute Neupogen shot to boost the white cell count, BUT home for the holidays. In mid-January we are coming back for re-staging, a CT scan and an MRI to see where the beast we call cancer is. If his appearance and strength are any indication... it's gone. All the nurses comment on how good he looks, personally I think there are some crushes going on, they seem to make special trips in to see how Kev is doing.
Physical Therapy is next, we'll be working hard on getting him in tip-top shape. The Bike, the treadmill, and weights, "it isn't going to be pretty!"
Prayers, thoughts, crossed fingers and toes for "Great in 08"
-Dad
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
5 comments:
Hi Kevin,
My thoughts and prayers are always with you but especially today. I know everything is going to work out and sooner than later we are all going to be on that plane to Bora Bora.... :) BJ, we might just let you even come too but you'll have to talk to Kevin, Lauren and I are his girls ;) Miss you all and hope to see you soon :)
Love Ya
Sharon
GREAT..GREAT...GREAT NEWS! Good to hear from you again Uncle Mark Kevin, you are an inspiration to all, strong in spirit and determination...I know you have beaten this (and I'm ALWAYS right, just ask the kids)Looking forward to seeing you all over the holidays..maybe we can get in a work out (lift fork, move towards mouth, eat, lay down fork)... :-)
Love you,
Karen
Great news,
We are all praying for the best for 2008!!!!!!!! Let this coming year be a year of great health, and much happiness for your family.
God Bless.
Kevin, you are something else. An inspirarion to many.
BJ,your the best of brothers.
Mom and dad, strength, pure strength.
God Bless.
Keep the good news coming!
Yippee!! Sounds like you're well on your way to beating this cancerous beast. Am incredibly happy for you that you'll be home for the holidays. You keep up the fight, and I'll keep up the prayers!
Love ya,
Hilary
Hi Sunshine. What wonderful news.
I pray the cancer is gone. Have the best Holidays ever with your wonderful family. Hope to see you soon and especially remember that
I LOVE YOU.
k
Post a Comment