Friday

Barbara had a day of rest She is still very tired. Leanna Brian and Ralene came for a visit. Brain came to paint the facia boards and the soffet so as soon as they arrived we started preparing to paint. He spends more time in perpetration than time in painting That may be one of the reasons he is such a good painter. Barbara watched us work and then went inside to rest.

She seems to be getting stronger each day.

The picture was taken last night as we walked to the "nut" trees. That was all the excerise Barbara needed

Thursday

Today was a day of rest. Barbara did not sleep a lot but she did rest. She was able to get out of bed on her own and move to the sofa or visa versa. We had three meals. Pastor Greg came to visit. We also had a reporter from the Labette Avenue come interview Barbara about an article regarding proton therapy. Then the direct tv guy came to fix the dish that got damaged in the storm earlier this month. Then Herb came and gave Barbara some plants to plant that will grow up and over her arbor. Whew a busy day. Then Barbara and I just sat out on the porch and watched the sun go down. Then Barbara took a little walk to see what the trees looked like that we planted last year. She said it felt good to be out in the fresh air.

She is pretty tired but this was a big day. She still likes to eat and hopefully will continue to gain her strength

Wednesday

Spent the day in Kansas. Barbara still very tired. She rested today but did not sleep. I tried to mow my grass but the battery on the lawn mower was not charged. So I got the mower ready for tomorrow then we had dinner with Sonny and Judy. We talked about the upcoming cruise They will have been married for 45 years. Anyway we are going to go with them to Hawaii. To help them celebrate. Tonight we finalized our trip and printed out our e documents which allow us to get on the cruise ship. The computer said 30 days until the cruise starts. We pray that Barbara will regain her strength and will be able to have a good trip.

Kansas bound

Today was a full day. No radiation. Yippie Now we just have to wait until April 23 (while the brain gets back to normal from radiation and chemo)when we have a MRI to find out if the cancer is gone. So Barbara and I decided that we would go back to Kansas to rest. So we had a doctors appt with our primary physician to keep all the doctors in the know. Barbara has been put back on steroids. Just to keep the brain swelling down. I believe it is called edema when the brain swells to mimic the brain tumor. The doctors agree that Barbara needs to be on steroids. So after seeing the doctor we headed to Kansas. We got here at 7 pm. Just in time to empty the car and then sit on the front porch and watch the moon and listen to the critters in the surrounding fields. Our neighbors had mowed the grass but because of the rains (water still standing in the yard) they were not able to mow. So will have to mow soon as it dries out.

Barbara slept most of the trip. Depending on which doctor you listen to depends on how long it will take Barbara to regain her strength. Our plan is to rest and get some strength back and some fresh air.

Thank you God for allowing us to be able to lean on you during this journey.

Final radiation day

Thirty three days ago we began radiation. Today we finished. They gave Barbara the mask they used to hold her head in the correct position for proton therapy.

We know that God allowed us to be in this facility with proton radiation. It has less side affects than regular radiation.

Barbara has more strength today. She is beginning to use her left hand again keep praying that she continues to gain strength.

One of Barbara's girl scouts came by to see Barbara. She is all grown up working at the university of Phoenix and working on her masters degree. Notice her picture with Barbara

Sunday

Barbara still does not feel great. We did not go to church today. Barbara began to be able to use her left hand today but not very well.

We have an appointment with the radiology doctor tomorrow. Hopefully we can find out what caused her to loose the use of her left side. I understand the tired feeling. Some of the research we have done says that the radiation causes swelling in the brain just like a tumor.

We are just praying that God will provide our needs.

Saturday

Barbara did not have a good day. She had no energy and was having trouble using the left side of her body. She had no use of her left hand and arm. When she tried to walk with the help of others she had trouble moving her left foot

Keep praying that she will get her strength back after the radiation stops.

Thank you all