Day 21

We have two more weeks of radiation. Barbara got up this morning and I fixed her breakfast. She then went back to sleep. I then woke her up for lunch and we went to have radiation. On the way we got one geo-cache. Then we had the radiation. No problems with the machine. We got done and went home. Pastor Greg from Kansas came to visit. Barbara slept most of the time he was here. Sorry she was just tired.

The doctor said that the last two weeks of radiation she would be very tired. Well she is proving that today

Barbara did finish the afghan that she was making for David. You can see it in the picture below.

Thanks for the prayers for strength and that the radiation and chemo will kill the cancer in Barbara's brain.

20 days

Well today went without any hitches. We went to lunch and 14 people finished with their radiation. This is the largest group of people to finish treatment since procure's beginning

We heard lots of stories about radiation. It just makes us even more thankful that we are doing proton radiation. Much less invasive and less adverse affects. Barbara has done 20 of 30 treatments. No problems with the machine today. Thanks for your prayers about that

Last night when we got (home) from radiation Kari Dawn came to visit Barbara. She is now married has a little girl and is expecting another. She lives in Sweden with her husband. It was so good to spend the evening with her. Barbara leanna and Kari Dawn talked about girl scouts and kids. It was good for Barbara to be able to see one of the many girls that were in her troops over the years

Day 19

Normal day. It is my birthday a d have been talking to a lot of friends and family. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and words of encouragement. We went to have Barbara's blood checked (weekly appointment). Will find out results on Thursday or Friday. Now we are at radiation. We are doing 19 of 30 today. That just came out and said that they were having a problem but that we would get to have radiation today.

Barbara has 6 more chemo's to do. She is excited but also scared that she won't be doing anything to kill the cancer in her brain. Pray that the chemo and radiation does its job and does kill the cancer.

Day 18

Wow what a day. We had a great time in Branson. We were able to see two shows. Both were good. We also were able to see the tornado damage. We left Branson at 5:30 this morning we got back to OKC in time for Barbar's radiation. But we received a call to say that there was a malfunction in the proton machine so we were scheduled for radiation at 9:45. Then they called back and changed it to 9. Then they called to say we needed to see the doctor at 8:30
So Barbara took her chemo and we went for radiation. The doctor appointment was a regular visit and nothing earth shattering happened. Then they took Barbara back for radiation. They came out and told me that Barbara was lying on the table but the machine wasn't working. Then they said that the table she was on was not working. Anyway at 10:15 she got done. So she has done 18 radiations and only has 12 more

While on the table Barbara just kept praying that they would get everything fixed and that she would get the right radiation. Thanks for all for all your prayers.

Barbara got up this morning and felt the best since radiation started. So the prayers are working. Thanks

Saturday

Made it home to Kansas just before dark. There were 20 deer in the back yard. Without our dog there the deer felt they could come into the yard. Got up this morning and was outside doing some cleanup and there were 14 deer in the yard. They have been eating the nut trees that we planted last year. I had wrapped the base before Barbara got sick. So they ate down to the wrapping. Don't know if the nut trees will make it. The fruit trees are budding out and the deer are leaving them alone. We had the insurance adjuster meet us this morning. We didn't know he was coming until late last night. Anyway he said that we needed a new roof and new gutters. We are very thankful that we didn't have any personal injuries.

Then we drove to Branson. We had been given this weekend in Branson. Since Barbara was feel good (except for being tired) we decided to spend the weekend in Branson. We had a nice dinner and saw the Haygood show.
There was not as much damage as the media indicated in Branson

Received word that our friend Leonard had a heart issue. He got 3 new stints and is doing much better. Leonard was my traveling partner when I went to teach pastors in Kenya last fall. He is the chairman of the deacon board for Trinity Bible Church.

Friday

We made it through the week. Thanks for the prayers. Barbara's swelling in the feet went down last night. Don't know if it was the brace, the new shoes, the new compression socks, or elevating her feet or the prayers but it worked. Thanks

Last evening Barbara walked a quarter of a mile. Thanks Leanna for walking with her. The appraiser came to the house and will have that the the bank by Monday. This morning the termite inspector came. We also had a plumber come and move the water heater 12 inches off the pavement in the garage. Another requirement. I then took the termite certificate to the title company. So I think that everything is done so that we can close on the house in April

We are going to go to Kansas this weekend. We want to see the storm damage. Ok we also want to see friends also. Barbara said she can and will sleep all the way so she will get 4 hours of sleep

We will come back in time for Barbara's Monday treatment.

Thursday is shopping day

Yep we went shopping today. Boy did I have fun. Yesterday we got a brace for Barbara's left foot. It makes it so that she doesn't have the brick feeling at the end of her leg. They recommended that we get new shoes so that the brace would work better. So today
before radiation we went shopping.
We got her a pair of new balance. That means that she can do walking if she feels up to it. Then she talked me into taking her out for lunch. I think she is tired of my cooking

This evening they do an appraisal, a termite inspection and a plumber is coming to do some repair. This is all so we can sell the house. It looks like closing date is April 4.

Barbara is still in good spirits. She did take a nap this morning while I was at the doctor for my annual doctors visit. They said I was fine and to come back in six months. Yes I am trying to take of myself. Many of you were concerned about me

Again thanks to all our neighbors in Altamont that looked after our house. I have called the insurance and will be getting new shingles.

God was good to us. We only lost property. No loss of life in Labette County. Storms are continuing so pray that people will be safe from harm.