As you can tell from these pictures, the boys had a GREAT time in NOLA. They were all a little tired on Tuesday, feeling as if they themselves had played in the game, but I think the aches and pains were worth it. Yes, they were all in the Dome when the lights went out, but don't really have much to say about it. The experience of being here through it all has far outweighed a little power surge.
Today Mom and I are in the waiting area once again down here in Baltimore, hoping Dad is released from Same Day Surgery soon. He had a medi-port put in to assist with systemic chemotherapy in the coming months. Since the tumor cannot come out, the plan is to work toward pushing this cancer into remission.....keeping it from spreading and growing via more chemo. Dad responded VERY well to the first treatments, shrinking his tumor by a full centimeter. We pray that he responds as well to this chemo. "Folfirinox" is the name of this next therapy. It is a combination of 4 different drugs, released into his system throughout a 3-day schedule. Mom and Dad will only need to come to Baltimore once every two weeks to get started on Day 1. Day 2 and 3 will be released through the port while in the comforts of their home, with the cats. A nurse will come to their home to help take care of the port and treatments on Day 2 and 3. This will last for 4 separate treatments, about 2 months.
To my prayer warriors, please continue more than ever! This chemo could potentially deliver some side effects that Dad may have a difficult time adjusting to. Please pray his side effects are minimal and that the cancer cells cease to spread!
Many thanks for all of the love and support everyone has shown my parents. They have TRULY loved receiving the cards. Some of you are still sending them (Thank you, SG:)).
Hugs and love to ALL......Jen
