sharyn Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Wanted to give you all an update on whats been happening.... It has been so long since I posted, I can't really remember where I left off... so I will do a "quick" synopsis... Daddy finished his brain radiation approx. 4 weeks ago.... 1 week after he finished (and started up his Chemo regiman again) he fell and broke his clavicle. Ended up in the hospital because he was so weak and needed a transfusion. MRI in hospital showed great success with the brain radiation... Neuroligist and Onc were quite pleased.... Had Chemo while in the hospital and then came home. We hired a nurse to stay with Mom and Dad 24 hours a day as Dad was so weak and very very unsteady on his feet.... physical therapy twice a week, terrible equilibrium problems... I had kind of resolved myself to the fact that he was not going to get much better.... WELL... this past tuesday, Mom calls and says he is walking very well, the physical therapist is overjoyed.... No more unsteadiness, no more weakness... My husband went to see him today to take him to his appt with the orthopedist for his clavicle and he came down the stairs in the house UNASSISTED and walked to the car with no problem.... A week ago, he could hardly walk.... We are all so happy and shocked... He is still on Chemo, as a matter of fact goes again tomorrow for another treatment... the CPT 11 Cisplatnim combo must be doing something good!!! His appetite is back and he says he feels good!!! Onc wants to do at least two more rounds of Chemo before we scan... I am just thanking God for this gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharon, You have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, I am so relieved for you. Your Dad is something else. What a fighter! God Bless, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Halleluiah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 My regards to you & your dad & family.Dad really is a fighter.Wishing you all a well deserved holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Wonderful news Sharon! May he CONTINUE to surprise you......... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharon, that is wonderful! A happy dance is going out for your whole family! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Glad to hear that your father is doing so well. He is really a fighter!!! Prayers that his "recovery" continues. Blessings. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharyn, I'm glad to hear that your dad is doing well.... Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 ((((((((((((((SHARON)))))))))))))))) Oh Kiddo, I am so happy for you and your family. This is wonderful news! God bless you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharon, Once when Steve had a major turnaround, one of my friends from church (a young mother who had almost died from cancer in her leg) came by and whispered in my ear..."we DO believe in miracles, we DO believe in miracles!" So thrilled to hear of your dad's miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharyn, Wonderful news. I am so happy to hear your dad is doing so well. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharyn- What else can you say - he is simply amazing. Good news is a great to celebrate the upcoming holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharon, How can anything but good news happen to such a nice man that has such a close and loving family. I am soooooooooooooooo happy for you. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 That is wonderful news. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with you, your family and you wonderful Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Awesome news about your father Sharon. Here's to his continued improvement throughout the next two treatments and to great results in the next scan. Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 What wonderful news - you must be so excited. Your Dad sounds amazing and I hope for continued improvement!!! Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I am in awe! That's fantastic. As my granny would have said, he must have a "strong constitution." Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Dear Sharon, I'm SO happy to hear your good news. Your dad is incredible -- and so it the medicine they've gotten for us now. I'm sure your Thanksgiving is going to be guite different from what you were picturing only a few weeks ago. Tell him to keep on going! we're all rooting for him! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!! Sharon, this is just absolutely wonderful!!!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randired Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 That is so wonderful to hear. What amazing news! Good for him! HAve a wonderful holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Sharon, I am so happy for you, your dad is excellent, don't forget to thank God for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Sharon, What a wonderful post to read. Your Dad is a very strong man, please tell him I said so and to keep up the good work. This will be your best Thanksgiving ever, I bet. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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