Status Updates

We added a second type of chemo today. He will have both types for 2 more days, then a day of rest, then transplant day. Tim is feeling more tired but, in general, things are going well. He actually stayed in bed today until 9:00 a.m. If you know Tim, you know that is LATE!!…

In the hospital they refer to days as pre or post transplant (kinda like AD or BC) and today we are on Day -5. That means that he is 5 days away from transplant. Transplant day will be day zero, and then we will begin counting up from there. Tim was finally admitted last night…

We left home this morning and made a quick stop in Ankeny so Tim could see many of his work friends before traveling to Iowa City. Had a nice lunch and then headed to Hope Lodge to get Cassie settled in to her room. Then it was off to get Tim’s PICC line put in.…

Today was spent tying up as many loose ends as possible. We were mowing, cleaning, packing, and many other things trying to get ready to leave for Iowa City tomorrow morning. We plan to have a final lunch date, get Cassie settled into Hope Lodge, then get Tim to the hospital for his afternoon appointment…

First, we want to thank everyone that continues to read our updates, pray for us and our family, and send us words and notes of encouragement. We know that, while it is the biggest thing in our lives, it is not in many of yours and we appreciate so much those that continue to reach…

Since we found out about the transplant, life has been hectic. There are lots of appointments to try and fit in before we go, lots of chores to accomplish, lots of lists to make and then cross off, and lots of family time to sneak in. Tim has been seen by a pain clinic, an…

God is good, all the time… So we received the call that we wanted but didn’t get the answer we hoped for. Tim is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant in Iowa City. He will be admitted to the hospital on September 24th and will receive a transplant on September 30th. He will be inpatient…

Tim’s back is not much better. We spent Thursday in the ER. They gave him a pretty high dose of pain medication and it didn’t really touch it. So, they gave him some muscle relaxer and an anti inflammatory. Neither of those really did much either. He cannot find a comfortable position, whether lying or…

Just hopping on for a very quick request. Tim’s mouth sores are gone but they have been replaced by a back that is so sore, he can hardly move. We have talked to his doctor and he saw the chiropractor yesterday and will again today. Please pray that the pain eases. He has not slept…