Holiday Preparation

I am not sure how many of you were out on Black Friday, but we were home and sleeping this year. There were a few possible deals that we thought about going out for, but for the first time in about 12 years, we decided not the fight the crowds (we'll probably still fight them before the Christmas season is done). However, as has been our tradition for 18 years, the Christmas tree is up and the house is being decorated as well. I think this has lifted both our spirits.

Tom had another eventful week with his treatments. Monday he talked with Dr. Buth and it was decided that he needed another prescription because he was definitely having an allergic reaction to the shots at the site of injection. I stopped at the pharmacy to pick up his prescription and was told that the insurance company was rejecting this prescription and they sent me on my way with a rejection slip. Tom brought it to Radiation Oncology and the fight between Dr/Insurance began. On Wednesday he did not get his shots because of his reaction. We then bought the prescription out of pocket because even with the two institutions talking, the prescription issue was not resolved. On Friday, the shots were not given again due to the sites being red, raised, and itchy. Also on Friday Radiation was running about 40 minutes behind due to a power outage, so we were still there for a good share of time.

So here is another bump in the treatment process. I should not be surprised as this has been the case all throughout Tom's progress. Tom states that he feels better and is not feeling as sick in the evening, and I think he's glad that he does not have to get the shots for that fact. I however keep stressing that he will want to get these shots if at all possible so that he can swallow years from now. Please continue to pray that we can get over this hump and that whatever is best for Tom will be the outcome. Pray that Tom will be able to keep up his energy, positive attitude, and accept whatever treatment is given to him. Thanks again for your words of encouragement and generosity. As I am preparing for the Holiday season I am so thankful for all of your support and am grateful that you are in our lives. Life is hard, but God is great.