February 27

Hi,

Oh my gosh, it's Friday again! That means that tonight is the last night of chemo for this round. I am happy to report that Denny had a very good week despite the high dose of temador he takes for five days. He continues to go to the physical therapist on Mondays and Thursdays and follows a very strict regimen here at home each day. His appetite is good and he's sleeping well. I believe he has turned a corner now that he's had nearly two months of slow, but steady, progress.

When we visited the doctor today for Den's weekly blood tests, she(as well as the nurses) commented immediately on his improvement. Mornings continue to be tough for him (he still wakes up exhausted) so it was good for her to see him in the early afternoon.

Denny's napping right now, but will wake up fairly refreshed. We will probably go to the basketball game tonight and he'll be tired when we get back home. Tomorrow we hope to see Connor, Grant, Ryan, and Keira (and their parents, too. of course.) Those four little individuals are the best medicine for both of us. I use the word "individuals" because they are all so different. We are just crazy about them and thank God every day that we can see them as often as we do.

Starting Monday the steroid dose will be reduced again, so I'll keep you posted on how Den does with that. We thank you, again, for all of your prayers. I really can't begin to imagine how those with little or no faith can get through challenges like this. And having friends with even more is clearly a bonus.

Love,
Carla