From Mom:
Today, Dad & I are having a very relaxing day at home. Of course, with the weather with blowing snow and freezing temperatures helps to cozy up inside.

We had a wonderful time with Charles, Angela & kids last week. They picked a perfect week to come, between Dad being in the hospital and before the next procedure. Pake & Gabriel had fun playing catch in the living room, building lego and playing with the matchbox cars. Once Chloe got over her ear infection, she joined in the fun. All too soon, on Thursday they had to return back to MN.

Friday, we received news of Don’s next appointment which will take place on February 25 and two procedures are expected. He will be receiving a nuclear medicine injection and they will install a tub in his vain and that will most likely be there for the next six months. The second is a MUGA scan (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan) to check his heart to make sure it can handle the chemo. We are both relieved and a little apprehensive; relieved that action is finally beginning, yet apprehensive as this is an invasive procedure.

Don has been losing sleep as one of his pain reducing medications has been removed, as it is also an anti-inflammatory. It was good, as he would take it at night time before going to bed and it lasted twelve hours. Presently, he needs to take Tylenol 3 every four hours. I am adjusting to his frequent trips out of bed, and am sleeping right through it. Also adjusting to sleeping on the other side of the bed (first time in 40 years), as it is more comfortable for Don; one of many adjustments we must constantly make as they come our way.

Tomorrow is Sunday and we look forward to being in church and sharing in the Lord’s Supper. Another reminder of what Christ has done for us, and how we constantly find our hope and peace in our Risen Lord and Saviour. We have our Small Group that evening. Another reminder of caring friends; we are not alone through this battle. People have stopped by, sent us food, cards, flowers. Don loves the prayer shawl that keeps him physically cozy and warm and spiritually reassured of the love of others through Christ