sharyn Posted November 19, 2004 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
-Cheryl- Posted November 19, 2004 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
Frank Lamb Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 My regards to you & your dad & family.Dad really is a fighter.Wishing you all a well deserved holiday. Quote
SandyS Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 Wonderful news Sharon! May he CONTINUE to surprise you......... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote
betplace Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 Sharon, that is wonderful! A happy dance is going out for your whole family! Blessings Betty Quote
gail p-m Posted November 19, 2004 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
chloesmom Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 Sharyn, I'm glad to hear that your dad is doing well.... Cindy Quote
Connie B Posted November 19, 2004 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
SJAS Posted November 19, 2004 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
Nushka Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 Sharyn, Wonderful news. I am so happy to hear your dad is doing so well. Nina Quote
kimblanchard Posted November 19, 2004 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
ginnyde Posted November 19, 2004 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
K and Kids Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 That is wonderful news. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with you, your family and you wonderful Dad. Quote
David P Posted November 19, 2004 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
Amy P Posted November 19, 2004 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
SDianneB Posted November 19, 2004 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
elnodel Posted November 20, 2004 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
stand4hope Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!! Sharon, this is just absolutely wonderful!!!! Love, Peggy Quote
randired Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 That is so wonderful to hear. What amazing news! Good for him! HAve a wonderful holiday! Quote
berisa Posted November 20, 2004 Posted November 20, 2004 Sharon, I am so happy for you, your dad is excellent, don't forget to thank God for this Quote
daggiesmom Posted November 20, 2004 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
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