Here we are...the last day of March! Time does not slow down. Yesterday was the first day of Spring break for the kids & the younger two are taking a break. Kyle has a job and will be working 40+ hours at this job (welcome to the working world my son!) This past month Cody has his Wrestling Banquet and the coach gave him recognition for his tough job in his weight class. His dad was so proud that Cody got his Varsity letter and is looking into either displaying it or getting Cody his varsity jacket. Katie will be busy as she is signed up for a new swim club and will have to balance that with her basketball and volleyball camps. We'll have to see if she can fit that all in!
Tom is slipping back into eating cereal three times a day. His appetite is there, but he does not handle the regular meals very well. He is going to have to get back on the Ensure drinks and such as one can't survive on cereal alone. I am on him to try eating as I saw what it did to energy level last time. He continues teaching CPR classes and keeping himself busy with small jobs. I am glad that he has a purpose to get himself up and going everyday.
His trip into Detroit this past month was interesting. It looks like the drug company is making an attempt to push XL-184 to be FDA approved. Tom is very excited about the fact that he could stop making the long drive every month. As I am unable to go with him every time; for me it would mean that I could attend his visits here & be able to support him more. I believe we will know by May if this is moving forward.
Tom was never a sit still kind of guy. When we were first married I think he made people a little nervous because he always stood. I would explain to friends and my family that was just the way he is. I am glad that he still doing better and pushing himself even though being on this medicine makes him feel like curling up on the couch and let the world spin by. Last night Tom ran into an acquaintance that has also been diagnosis with cancer. They talked about their life changing experience and how their outlook has been affected since being diagnosed with this disease. It sounded like is was a deep conversation. I am so thankful that Tom can connect with other cancer survivors and they can empathize unlike so many of us.
"Now your attitude and thought must all be constantly changing for the better." Ephesians 4:23
