(Some recent photos - simply double click on the collage at left to magnify) We got out to a movie on Friday night - it tired him out but I think it was really good for Tom to get out of the house. I had the chance to visit with cousins Shona, and Wendy over the weekend, and to take my mom out to have her hair done. My mom's looking forward to her birthday on Tuesday - she will turn 83!
Mike and Laura braved the wind and rain at Taylor Field to cheer on the Riders. The rest of us enjoyed the football game on TV. Actually, I think 'enjoyed' is the wrong word. After throwing away a 23 point lead, Riders managed to win in spite of themselves. Not an inspiring win, but still, it's a 'W'.
Tom's had the chance to hang out with Jynelle and some other buddies, and to get caught up on some rest. His energy levels are still fairly low, but I think that's normal, given what his body is being subjected to.
We head back in to clinic for blood work first thing Monday morning so Dr. H can keep an eye on his levels. Monday night, if all is well, then my cousin Laurel and her daughter Caileigh plan to stop in for a visit. And of course, we'll be spending time on Tuesday with Grandma D. for her birthday.
The Calgary team will be reviewing Tom's progress, and then both teams will soon confer with us via telephone to discuss next steps in the treatment path.
I have some errands, bills, laundry and paperwork to catch up on, before accompanying Tom to chemo this coming Friday. This is the short round (48 hours) so it will not be quite as gruelling as the last round.
I have no doubt the week will go quickly.
We are grateful for:
* Time at home
* Each of our four kids (even though they make us a little crazy sometimes)
* The support of Pastor Brian and our church community
* Your prayers for Tom, Auntie Sharon, George and all those in need of healing and help, either emotional or physical.
We pray that we will have the wisdom and the courage to make the right treatment decisions for Tom, and welcome your prayers for us as well.
My plan is to post our next update by end of day on Wednesday the 19th - sooner if there's any real news to tell.
Hoping each of you have a great week ahead.
Thank you all for keeping us in your thoughts,
Thomas' Mom
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