Survivor week 45 day 2

Barbara got up and ate a huge breakfast. Then she took a nap until time for church. We went to church. After church we ate then nap time. Then barbara got up and just wanted to go for a drive in her red car. So we drove to Joplin. It was a nice day to take a drive. While driving she was singing songs. In our family we call this (windshield time) yep she is her fathers daughter Sure is nice that she is feeling better.

Tomorrow we go give blood to determine if we can start chemo again.

Survivor week 45 day 1

Barbara slept late She had a slight headache part of the day. She has more energy but still gets tired very easy. Leanna left this afternoon. She headed home to OKC. It was good to have her here this week
Barbara helped me memorize some bible verses for church

The middle verse of the bible is Psalms 118:8. Trust in the Lord but do not put your confidence in man
It was fun to watch Barbara memorize the verse even though she has two holes in her head. She amazes me

Remember Sunday is coming

Survivor week 44 day 7

Barbara got up without pain this morning. She rested this morning and then the therapist came and had Barbara walk with assistance

This afternoon we took Barbara to find a geocaches. It was about 3 miles from the house. Barbara said she got cold as we wheeled her wheelchair through a cemetery. But she had fun

Then we went out to eat

Overall a good day.

Survivor week 44 day 6

Barbara had a headache this morning. She took some medicine and slept most of the morning. At noon I called the oncologist about the headache. After talking toe about Barbara's blood pressure and blood sugar. The felt that the headache was caused by the change in weather.

I am to monitor her headaches and let the doctor know if they continue.

Headache went away this afternoon. Went to parsons to get medicine. Then we went and had supper with Sonny and Judy. Saturday is his birthday so we wanted to spend some time with them.

Notice the beautiful tree. God knew what he was doing when He made the 4 seasons

Barbara said it was good to get out of the house.

Survivor week 44 day 5

Today Barbara just rested. The therapist came and had Barbara do exercises. She was hurting but did the exercises. The liver angel came and we had liver for lunch Then she napped. Then the nurse came and she was feeling better

Then she wanted steak for supper. So I grilled a steak then I went to Awana's. Leanna arrived just as I was leaving. It is good to have her here.

Barbara's pain was a 6 or 7 today.
Tonight she talked about walking and not losing her balance. Lots of things to work on. Pray that she will be patient and not
Get discouraged because she can't immediately do something

Survivor week 44 day 4

Barbara got up hungry. She was also having a lot of pain. Today she asked for pain medicine in the afternoon. First time

Then tonight she again asked for medicine. She said her pain level was a 7 or 8. She was very tired. She just can't seem to get strength.

She ate a lot of protein to help build blood platelets

Thanks for your prayers

Survivor week 44 day 3

Barbara got up this morning and ate everything I fed her. Then she napped until time to go to give blood

She gave blood and then Ed had lunch with Sonny and Judy. Then we came home and Barbara slept
The oncologist called and said her blood platelets were 88,000. Not good enough for chemo but definitely going in the right direction. Next week she should be over 100,000 and start chemo. But this week she will rest and build platelets

Thanks for all your prayers. Barbara keeps telling me that she needs to get her energy back so she can tell people about her friend Jesus.