Tom Here!
Amy finished her 6th and hopefully final Chemo treatment today. Things went well and she even did a cart-wheel at the request of her nurse.
The kids decorated the front porch to congratulate Amy. Here’s a picture.
Thanks to all…
Learning Time May 22, 2008
Hi, Tom here
Wednesday closed out the visit from Amy’s parents. It was a good visit! A long trip for them, but a good visit. When I first saw Gary and Donna, my mind went back to Amy’s surgery and hospital stay. How Donna stated with Amy so I could be with our kids. That was the first time seeing them since then and it kind of got to me. Of course being the tough guy, I didn’t let it show. But they are very special people and have been a great source of encouragement during this time.
I have learned a lot of things during this journey, but one sticks out today. It’s very hard for us as humans to really know what someone else is going through. Often people say that they know what you’re going through, but in reality unless they have been there, they don’t have a clue. Dealing with all this I can really only know what it’s like to be married to the patient. I have no clue what it’s like to be her, my kids, our mother’s or her dad. Equally they have no clue what it’s like to be me. But the one thing I know is we all love her the same and want the best for her. So, you might be asking yourself the question, what did Tom learn?
I have learned that each one of us travels our own journey and that journey has an impact on so many lives. And each person travels at a different speed, some may walk, some may ride and others just might ball up and hide. We all have a story to tell and a journey to walk, so when I see somebody reacting different than I, I should not balk. But I will know and trust that God knows their way and continue on my journey living day, by day.
God Bless you all!
5 Down, 1 To Go! 5-14-08 May 14, 2008
Tom Here!
Amy has completed the 5th Chemo treatment and has her sights set on May 28th, the 6th and final one! As I type she is resting in bed, she is very exhausted! Dr. Sjak-Shie is very pleased with her blood work and overall health.
Thanks so much for the comments, thoughts and prayers. Things are going well and we thank God for Amy’s health.
Getting Ready for #5 5-12 May 12, 2008
Tom here!
Amy is getting ready for her 5th treatment on Wednesday. She has been doing great and continues to have a great attitude. We had a big day on Saturday. Katie performed in her last choir concert at East Central College. My mom was able to come down and watch and we all went to Pizza Hut for some greasy pizza afterwards. We also were blessed with Chelsey Wadlow, a student in our student ministry. Amy and Chelso have become pretty close and it was a good day as she spent time with our family. Chelso calls or texts after each treatment to check on Amy and that means a lot to her.
The kids are doing great! We have worked hard to keep their lives as normal as possible. Ian has started baseball and Katie and I have taken on two yards to mow. Schools about out and the kids are getting excited. If all goes well they will spend a week with Grandma Betty in June when Amy and I go to Super Summer with our students. (The if all goes well concerns Amy’s health)
One last thing! We are getting visitors this weekend! Gary and Donna Murphy, Amy’s parents, are coming to the big O-town for a few days. They have been a great source of encouragement during this time. Katie and Ian are excited!
I will post again Wednesday evening at let you all know how the treatment went. Thanks for all of the support, notes, cards, and prayers.
