Celebrating Christmas with Family

The following slide show gives a glimpse of the Christmas Celebration with those in the family that were able to attend. Good food, good fellowship and thankful for each moment.......

Preparing for Christmas. . . .

Dad's hair was growing in nicely and then the full head Radiation caused it to start falling out again. In preparation for the family Christmas Party, he had a meeting with the razor!!!

Kevin had to help out as Connie didn't know what she was doing with a razor and shaving cream on the head!!! After looking in the mirror, Dad said, "I look like Eric" (his nephew with the same hair cut).

Due to severe hip pain, he has not been sleeping well at night. The doctors said he could only take a baby aspirin, which obviously didn't help much. Mom was able to convinced the doctor that Dad needed relief. Way to go Momma Bear!!!! He now has a prescription for a pain medicine which helps. It is a low dose of a addictive narcotic that makes him too sleepy, therefore, he will only be taking it when absolutely necessary. His hip is so bad that he has to use his walker even in the house. Dad has had significant hearing loss since December 1. Mom has been patient and is taking great care of her guy.

Other than the pain, he is doing well - last night he said he was feeling pretty good. He has been snuggled up at home in his chair watching the snow pile up!! He is planning to go to the doctor on Friday and to the Family Christmas Party on Saturday. Thank you, God, for every day that we have with this wonderful man!!! It will be a Blessed Christmas in our family - thank you for uplifting us in prayer.

Levi and Bumpa

This picture was taken while Dad was in the hospital.

This is Levi and his Great-Grandpa (better known as "Bumpa").

These two guys are buddies and they love each other very much.

A nice picture of Grandpa, Tera and "little" Kevin

Grand-daughter, Tera, drove up from Indiana this past week-end to visit her Grandpa. Her son, Kevin enjoyed time with Great-Grandpa Bob!!

Grandpa sure looks happy to see them.

Good Time!!!!

Radiation Treatments complete.....

Dad had his 10th Radiation Treatment today. This completes the radiation treatments to the brain for now. He is scheduled for "possible" GAMMA Knife procedure on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. On that day, an MRI will determine if the radiation treatments reduced the tumors enough to qualify him for the GAMMA Knife procedure. It will take 5-7 hours for the entire process, he will come home that day with little to no side effects. The wind chill is bitter today - it is a blessing that he is finished with this round of treatment so that he doesn't have to go out in the cold each day.

His dosage of medicine (Steroids) that reduce the swelling of the brain will be gradually decreased over the next couple week - we must look for neurological changes as the medicine is changed.

Specific prayer requests:

• Radiation does it's job and reduces the size of the tumors


• that Dad will qualify for GAMMA Knife


• no neurological changes (such as seizers, blurred vision, slurred speech, dizziness, etc)


• Dad really needs a MIRACLE --- continued healing, strength & freedom from the Cancer
  

Thank you for your prayers, love and support ..... Bless you all.

So Glad to have him Home.......

A Blessed Family

On Friday evening, the family gathered at Mom & Dad's for holiday cookie decorating, birthday celebrations and (of course) good food.

Dad enjoys having his family with him. He has make an amazing recovery over the past 12 days!!!

God's Healing Touch.....

The following slide show gives a peak at the fun fellowship that we had with Dad (Bumpa) this week.

• Gabe & Katie Build Gingerbread Houses
• Lindsey, Elle and Mattie have a December Birthday
• Decorating Christmas Cookies
• Great Family Fun
• Treasuring Each Moment!!!