Hi,
It's hard to believe it's Friday already! The week went by quickly with physical therapy, massage therapy, and doctor appointments taking time from each day. I have returned to work three days each week, so Denny spends his days in a routine, following a schedule of exercises he has to do at home on the days he does not go to out-patient therapy. He works out, reads, naps, eats, and then repeats those activities in the afternoon. After supper there is one last set of exercises and by then he's ready for bed.
His strength is surely increasing and his therapist is pleased with the results. The massage therapist thinks the clots are at least diminishing in size, and at his doctor appointment this morning the oncologist was very happy with all of his blood work numbers. So, he is set to start another round of chemotherapy on Monday. If all goes well, the doctor expects to reduce his steroids by another one-half milligram next Friday. She will also schedule an MRI sometime during February so we can get an idea of how the tumor is responding to these larger doses of temador.
Last night we went out for the first time in months. We attended the boys' basketball game at Xavier. It was so good for Den to see his coaching friends, other teachers, students, parents, and friends. He misses everyone and the atmosphere of school, his home away from home. He is really anxious to get back to teaching, but knows that the recovery process can't be hurried this time. He's really tired today after that night out, but it was good for his soul to be there.
He'll catch up on his sleep this weekend when it will be too cold to venture out anyhow!
Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers,
Carla
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4 comments:
So glad to hear all is going better.
We think and pray for you both often Tom and Sandy
Coach O!
I am glad to hear that things are going a little better, and you were able to get out to the Xavier game. Looking back, some of my fondest high school memories were training and competing out on the track; I can remember arriving at meets and you prodding us to the track as fast as possible to start warming up and preparing, and then again warming up and preparing before each event. And now here you are, systematically going through your routine of exercises time and time again. You always told us to work smarter, not harder. I am very glad to hear that you have a whole team of doctors and other personel collaborating to help you work smart and regain some strength, though I am sure it is quite taxing as well. I have come across an unbelievable amount of people who are thinking about and praying for you and your family in this time; I hope things continue to improve for you all.
Take care, David Vande Walle
We check your blog every day since our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is great you guys could attend the bball game. Keep the faith.
Cousins Gary and Amy over in Stevens Point
Hi Mr. O! I am your former student ( class of '83) JoAnn Nackers. I know that the Lord is taking good care of you and that you are in the BEST of hands. I walk with the Lord and love His Word and Believe all of it. I think back to my days in Highschool and am so very grateful for you as a wonderful teacher. Take care and God Bless you!
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