Status Updates

Tim had a phone appointment with his oncologist in Iowa City today. She told him that now that all the information is back from the last biopsy she still believes he is in the favorable category. She also believes that his cancer can be treated/cured with just the chemo. (There are still 3 more rounds.)…

Today was Tim’s 5th & 6th rounds of chemo for this time. He has felt quite good this whole week and was able to leave the hospital tonight about 9:00 p.m. His white blood count had dropped by about half this morning (to be expected) and will drop more this next week (and possibly longer)…

Today is rounds 3 & 4 of this 2nd round of chemo. Tim is still feeling quite well. A little more tired but that is expected. He has actually been a bit bored in the hospital and so far today he has walked over 4 miles (in the air conditioning) to keep himself busy. They…

Tim started the next round of chemo today. He was very happy to see several of the nurses again! He enjoyed walking the halls (in the air conditioning) and then enjoyed sitting outside when he got a little chilly. 😁 After the first treatment, he is feeling well, and hopefully it will remain that way.…

We had a good weekend celebrating our granddaughter’s 3rd birthday, celebrating with a niece at her wedding, and celebrating with Cassie’s family for her mom’s 85th birthday. With Tim’s immune system doing much better now, it made celebrating with everyone all the better. Tomorrow Tim will start the next round of chemo. He will not…

After talking to the Iowa City oncologist, it sounds like the plan will be to wait for the next biopsy test results. That biopsy will occur 28 days after this next round of chemo which starts Tuesday the 26th. If everything goes as planned, I should be out of the hospital on Sunday the 31st.…

Most of you know we traveled to Iowa City today to see an oncologist there. She gave us quite a bit of information. The biggest piece of information she gave us is that Tim may not need a bone marrow transplant. She thinks he can beat this cancer with 4 more rounds of chemo. That…

We have been busy with Sarah’s graduation, moving her home, all of us getting settled back into an at home routine, and keeping up with all the at home meds Tim takes. He has had two Dr appointments this week for blood work and everything is looking very good. His white blood cell count was…

What a great day we had today. It was a beautiful day for Sarah’s graduation!! We want to thank everyone that has been praying from the beginning that Tim would be able to make it for her big day. A few photos from the day!

PRAISES: Tim is being released today!!!!!! His counts have been rapidly rising and he is able to be released today. Four weeks of being in the hospital! His brother Rob is there to help him pack up and head home. He is also going to be able to attend Sarah’s graduation! He has to take…