Survivor week 42 day 2

Barbara had breakfast but had a headache so she went back to bed
After I got home from church we had lunch and Barbara sat up and we watched the Ryder cup.
Pastor Greg and wife Mona came to visit Barbara. Then we had liver for supper. Hopefully that will increase Barbara's blood platelet count tomorrow

We are going to just relax this week and grow blood platelets.

Survivor week 42 day 1

Barbara got up late because she had such an exhausting but exciting day yesterday. Then Leanna left and headed home

Barbara was hungry and she asked if we could eat outside since it was so nice out. So we just had a little picnic in our front yard. It was a Beautiful day that God provided so it was nice to just enjoy it with the lady I love.

The rest of the day Barbara just rested. She still has a little head ache. Don't know what that is. It may just be neuropathy We will talk to the oncologist about that. It is not so bad that she wants to take medicine for it

Remember Sunday is coming.

Survivor week 41 day 7

God is in control. He allows Barbara to function and enjoy family

This morning Barbara's brother and sister in law came from St Paul to visit her. She has been asking all week if she was going to get to see her brother well today they came and Barbara enjoyed it a lot. Before they left cousin David Herold came and then cousin Carolyn Evans came. We all went to eat lunch in Parsons. Had a great time. Barbara ate protein food for platelet building. I think all we see is David's hands in the picture Alice and Rich were going to Coffeyville for her 50 class reunion

Before we left the resturant my cousin Don and Pat Thompson came into the resturant so we were also able to visit with them for a short time

We came home and Barbara took a nap. But my brother and his wife Judy came to help chip wood. In fact Judy prepared dinner for us while Barbara was napping and Sonny and I worked outside

So a very busy day but Barbara enjoyed visiting with family.

She is tired and has a slight headache but no leg pain

Survivor week 41 day 6

Got up and fixed a protein breakfast for Barbara. She rested and then we ate lunch. Then the health care lady came. Then the nurse came.

Barbara had high blood pressure with the health care lady but it was back to normal when the nurse arrived

Barbara began having a headache this afternoon. She is afraid to go to sleep because the last time she had a serious headache she found out she had cancer. The mri's show that she is cancer free. It is just something we have to work through. The oncologist said that if she developed a mild headache to give her some medicine. I have done that and hope that she.will get some rest

Barbara is excited about the new Awana year that started last night. She cares about those young people

Pray that Barbara will be able to relax and let the medicine work.

Survivor week 41 day 5

Barbara got up and had a good protein laden breakfast. Then she napped. She said that her leg pain was only a 1 on a 10 point scale. We are just glad for the miracle of removing the pain.

The avastin is causing her some upset stomach but we can take medicine for that. She is just tired and trying to eat food that will raise her blood platelets


We had a nice rain today then the sun came out and it was just a wonderful day.

Survivor week 41 day 4

Barbara got up and wanted steak and eggs for breakfast. Remember she needs to build platelets. So for breakfast we had steak and eggs
For lunch we had chicken fried steak then for supper we had Suzzan's famous beef liver and onions.

Protein loaded designed to build platelets. Barbara walked for the therapist but was very tired after the session

She has a very positive attitude and wants to get better so she can work with the Awana kids that start tomorrow night. We will see how much energy she had tomorrow evening

She appreciates all of the prayers and knows that she is in God's plan.

Survivor week 41 day 3

We got up and ate at 5 then again at 9:30. Barbara was tired but we headed to give blood then we had lunch with Sonny and Judy. We enjoyed that

We came home and Barbara went to bed.

We received a call from the oncologist. Barbara's blood platelets have gone down to 52,000. So no chemo this week. We are still on schedule for avastin on Oct 10 but no chemo

No wonder Barbara is tired

Her attitude is still good. in Jeremiah 29 verse 11 it says that God has a plan for each of us and we are to have hope
So Barbara is full of hope because God is in control

We just have to be careful that Barbara doesn't start bleeding. She will continue eating to build blood platelets. Lots of proteins

Survivor week 41 day 2

Let Barbara sleep late and was getting ready to go to church but fell asleep 3 times. We decided it best to get sleep. Not in a church pew

One of the side affects of avastin is that it makes you very sleepy.

Well Barbara is very sleepy.

She continues to have a great appetite
Tomorrow we go for blood test to see if the platelets are over 100,000

Survivor week 41day 1

Barbara slept late. After breakfast she slept until lunch Then she napped but all afternoon she was hungry. I couldn't get enough food in her. I think that she ate 4 times. The doctor told us she would be tired. He also said that it was good that she had an appetite

We went outside about 9 pm and watched the moon. God sure made the sky beautiful.

Sunday is coming.

Survivor week 40 day 7

Barbara was very tired today from the traveling. So she ate and slept. Then at noon the physical therapist came then the nurse came and then the lady came to give Barbara a massage. When they left Barbara went back to sleep.

I read that avastin makes you very tired. Humm. She has been tired for some time

Leg pain is still there but not the intense pain of last month.

We are going to rest tonorrow

Survivor week 40 day 6

Had lunch with david and Leanna then we drove north to Altamont

We made it home and Barbara was real tired. I let her take a nap. Then we had supper. Immediately after supper Barbara wanted to go back to bed. I knew she was tired. After 4 days of riding in the car and she is exhausted. Her legs are swollen. I think from riding in the car

Barbara said she feels that the avastin is working and that she just feels better. Even though she is tired

Pray that she continues to improve

Survivor week 40 day 5

Got up and had appointment with dr fink. Barbara has lost 12 pounds. I think it was water retention. The doctor was impressed by the improvement Barbara has made in the last three weeks we will not be able to take chemo until her platelets get back up to 100,000

Please pray that on Monday her platelets reach that mark Then she had an avastin iv drip. We left Dallas and headed to chickasha. This week is Melissa Evon's birthday. We couldn't leave town without a little celebrating. So Barbara took a nap at Virginia's house before Melissa and Hayden got there.

It was a lot of fun to just relax and enjoy the time with friends and family.

It was a very long day for Barbara but she said she was glad we spent the time with the Hays and Evon's and martins.

Tomorrow we drive to Altamont

Survivor week 40 day 4

Got Barbara up and fed her and then she went back to bed. She was tired from yesterday's drive. While she slept Sarah and I went to best buy and bought Barbara an I pad for her birthday. Ok I know her birthday was last week but Altamont does not have a best buy. Besides I needed help from Sarah. We got the I pad then went to the AT&T store and hooked her phone up as a hot spot. Now Barbara will be able to use her I pad wherever she is. Thanks Sarah for helping me with the technology. Then I took the I pad to David who got it ready for Barbara

I think the I pad will help Barbara use her brain

Appreciate both of them for helping me

Then Leanna Barbara and I drove to Dallas. We have an early appointment at Baylor medical center. After the appointment Barbara will get the avastin drip

Pray that she will not have any bad side effects from the avastin

Survivor week 40 day 3

Barbara got hungry at 1:00 this morning. So we had breakfast. Then we had breakfast again when she got up at 8:30. She still has an appetite. She gave blood this morning. The oncologist called and said that her blood platelets were at 88,000. They said that they would still do the avastin drip on Wednesday. Now I understand why Barbara doesn't have any energy

Her leg pain has lessened but is still present

We drove to OKC today and are staying at Leanna and Brian's. We will drive to Dallas tomorrow and see the doctor on Wednesday morning then return to Altamont on Thursday

Survivor week 40 day 2

Barbara talked about going to church but didn't have the energy. I went to church and then fixed her lunch. Then we took a nap
Barbara seems to be getting stronger but still gets very tired.

She gives blood tomorrow and then we head to OKC for a doctors appt. on wednesday

Survivor week 40 day 1

Today was a day of rest. My son says Sunday is a day of rest but we decided that it was raining and we were going to rest

Barbara ate lots of proteins between naps.

She had a slight head ache and an upset stomach. I also had an upset stomach so it must have been something I cooked for us. Anyway by the time she went to bed the only ache she had was in her leg

Remember Sunday is coming

Survivor week 39 day 7

Guess what. It is raining. Wow over an inch already. Moisture came down most of the day
Barbara got up and had breakfast and said she didn't want to walk for the therapist. I put her back to bed to rest
Leanna headed home and at noon the therapist came. Barbara walked from the living room to the kitchen 3 times. That got her heart rate up so the therapist said that was enough. He was worried that Barbara might be losing her need to eat. Well after he left we had a good lunch. Then after a short nap we ate again at 3:30. I don't think we have to worry about Barbara not having an appetite.

Barbara is still having leg pain but she said it is much less than before.

Thanks Diane for the daily cards of encouragement. Like you keep saying God is in control. We keep seeing miracles every day.

Survivor week 39 day 6

Busy day. Barbara asked to sleep late. I let her sleep until 8 then got her up and fed her. She took a nap and then the lady came to help her take a shower. Then the nurse came to check her vitals. All vitals are within range

Nancy and Dwight brought lunch. Very good.

Barbara felt good this afternoon and tried on her green wig. She still has a sense of humor.

Had supper with david and Suzzann. What a good time

Survivor week 39 day 5

Barbara felt pretty good when she got up. Her leg hurt but she wanted to walk
She took a nap and then said that she did not want to walk for the therapist. Leanna convinced her to walk for the therapist. When the therapist got here Barbara walked for him. He was impressed that Barbara wanted to walk. Then we had lunch. After lunch Barbara had a stomach ache. She felt better after she drank some 7 up.

Barbara received a call from Nigeria wanting her to know that the pastor s there pray for Barbara twice a week. Also received a note from Arizona that people were praying for Barbara plus we got a call from people in Altamont that they were praying for Barbara
Isn't it amazing that God has people all over praying for her. God does have a plan and we are glad that we allow God to work His plan. Thank you God

Survivor week 39 day 4

Barbara got up early and then went back to sleep. She rested until the health care aid came to help her take a shower. She felt much better after the shower. Then we had lunch.

Barbara did a little bit of walking. It makes her tired but she needs to walk to strengthen her legs. She continues to have leg pain but walks anyway. The therapist will be here tomorrow
Was outside getting fresh air this evening

Survivor week 39 day 3

Got up this morning and Barbara requested beef liver for breakfast
Yep lots of protein in beef liver. Then she took a nap. Then we went to give blood for her weekly blood test

Thanks for the prayers because her platelets were 109,000 today

We had lunch and the therapist came to the house to work with Barbara. Then she rested

Hanna Day and her grandmother made a ladybug quilt for Barbara. It sure is great to have great neighbors

Leanna and I were in the back yard at 7:30 and we saw 10 deer in the back yard. They sure are fun to watch when they take off running and the white tails are bouncing in the air.

Survivor week 39 day 2

Correction. Last night Dwight and Nancy's granddaughter name was Eliza not Alyssa. Oops sorry to mom Leslie

Barbara got up and was determined to go to church. We ate at 7 and she went back to bed with a headache and leg pain. We didn't make it to church. Brian went home this afternoon. Leanna will stay a couple of days then go home.

Barbara still is getting better and her mind works good but her body just can't keep up.

Survivor week 39 day 1

Ok today Barbara gets up and she wants French toast. What does she think I am -a cook?

Yes I fixed French toast for her. She slept and rested most of the day. At 4 she wanted to show Leanna and I that she could walk. Not great but she walked. Her heart rate was high like she had worked out --she had.

We went outside. We had a birthday party for her. Outside She had a great time. Thanks to all those that came. You made Barbara's day. Dwight nancy Alisha david Suzzann ac virginia melissa Hayden Sonny judy becky Elena leanna brian

It was perfect weather and great fellowship with family and chosen
families

Barbara said her leg was still hurting but only at a level 3 not a level 10.
Another miracle.

Remember Sunday is coming. We are looking to God for His help and guidance

Survivor week 38 day 7

Barbara got up and ate breakfast She practiced walking and then immediately went back to bed with severe leg pain. She said her leg hurt whether she walked or didn't
The therapist called to say he would be here at noon. I tried to get Barbara up but she didn't have any energy. The therapist arrived just as I got Barbara up. He had her walk around in the house. She did great but got very tired easily. He was impressed by her ability to walk. After he left she ate and then went back to bed.

Leanna arrived this afternoon.

Barbara is showing signs of improving but remains very tired

Thanks for your prayers

Survivor week 38 day 6

Happy birthday to Barbara. She got up this morning and wanted me to fix her waffles. So that is what I fixed her

Our neighbor called and wanted to know if she could bring a birthday lunch to Barbara. Of course I said yes

Well at 11:30 her husband called and said we were going to plan B. something happened to cause the change. 30 minutes later they arrived with food. Linda from church brought Barbara some flowers with ladybugs in the flowers Thanks Nancy and Dwight the meal was great. as good as plan B was plan A must have really been something While we were still eating the health aids came. Before they left the nurse came and then before she left Barbara's brother John and wife Rosy came. When everyone was gone Barbara was pretty tired. She took a nap and then we had a light protein laden evening meal

Barbara has gone to bed with a painful leg. But it was a good birthday. Thanks for all the cards and calls and Facebook entries

Survivor week 38 day 5

Leanna got up and headed home today. She had to go to the district office

Barbara felt good but still had pain in her leg. The therapist came and made Barbara work out she got very tired from the exercises. He said he would be back on Friday to have her walk.
After he left Barbara went to bed. No energy.

Then she got up and spent the evening listening to her niece play the violin for her.

It was a good day but very tiring.

Pray that Barbara continues to be positive about the therapy. Pray that her platelets will remain high enough to continue to take avastin in 2 weeks

Last night was the last night of chemo for this cycle

Ok many of you have been on Facebook about Barbara's birthday. It is sept 6 which is tomorrow. We have a slow day planned

Survivor week 38 day 4

Barbara slept late today. Then she ate a protein lunch. She was very alert and wanted to do things like get up by herself. She couldn't but her mind told her that she could. Good sign

Then the therapist came and talked to Barbara about what she can do and he checked her range of motion on both left and right side. He got her walker out and worked a little bit with it. He said he would be back tomorrow He said that he felt that he could help Barbara gain strength and mobility. At the same time the health care assistant came. She talked with Barbara about taking showers and dressing herself.

We talked about modifying the bathroom to allow for Barbara to take a shower. The health care assistant is going to go get smelly (girl stuff) for Barbara. She said that she was going to make Barbara look and feel like a girl. Something about putting a bow or barrette in her hair. Anyway she will come twice a week to work with Barbara.

When they both left Barbara was exhausted. But she said that it was good that they were trying to get her more mobile.

Tonight Barbara took the last chemo of this cycle. She is glad because it just zaps her energy.

So we had a busy day but a good day.

Survivor week 38 day 3

Happy labor day
Barbara slept late. We had liver at lunch to help with platelet growth
She seems to be getting better but still can't walk. She wants to walk but the legs just won't let her

She still has leg pain

A prayer partner of ours went to heaven yesterday. Please pray for Marietta as she continues without her Jacob of over 30 years

We must have needed a boost today as as my friend from ohio texed to encourage us then my friend from Kenya called to pray with and for us then Drue called to offer some spiritual guidance Thanks

Also many people have been on Facebook with encouragement for Barbara. Barbara had Leanna get on her page and leave a message. Also in 3 days Barbara will have a birthday and birthday wishes are coming in from many of our friends.

Tonight Barbara told me she wanted to get up by herself. She tried but the legs just are not strong enough. But at least the thought process is there

God is in control and He will provide for all of our needs

Survivor week 37 day 2

Welcome to Sunday. Barbara did not go to church. She rested while I went to church. She rested most of the day. We continue to eat to keep the blood platelets up. Lots of protein Her leg still hurts but not as intense as before.

Leanna arrived this evening for a couple of days.

Survivor week 38 day 1

Today was a day of rest. Barbara got up and used her left hand to eat her breakfast. This is the first time she used her left hand while eating in months. I think that the avastin is beginning to help Barbara.

Barbara wanted to go outside
And get fresh air twice today. Kayla and her children came to visit Barbara. They live in Memphis. It was good to she her children. Ok it was nice to see Kayla also.

Barbara received a telephone call last night that her uncle Robert passed away after a long illness. Please pray for aunt Margaret as she deals with funeral arrangements and learning to live without her spouse of over 50 years