From The Chair ...

Sitting here in the chair getting my 3rd round of "Spa" treatment. The previous 2 have not been bad and I have been able to work through them with only a little discomfort.  The reputation Chemo has is that it can cause overwhelming nausea but so far I have not been overwhelmed, which really is a direct answer to prayers.  Remember before treatment started that what I wanted to avoid was the nausea?Pretty incredible.

Note: an "attaboy" to the OSU Beaver Baseball team. You all were one of the bright spots on many of my days over the past couple months. The constant feed from PAC12 network or a friend with an extra ticket helped distract on days of glum. Even got to sit in the scaffolding one evening thanks to Lori and my friends. Bummed I don't get to watch Beaver Baseball as I go through this round but do appreciate the great season and looking forward to the next great season at Oregon State.

The other side effects have not been overwhelming but they do seem to be increasing... Namely cold sensitivity to my hands, nose and throat. Basically whenever my hands touch cold or I drink liquids that are above room temp or I breath air conditioner air through my nose I feel those side effects. My eye sight seems to be temporarily changing... Note to self: go to dollar store to get some reading glasses. Energy level is good on the upswing of the cycle and acceptable on the 5 days after chemo and the take home purse. A few others  but the one I am watching now are there seems to be these short gray hairs ending up on my pillow, shirts, iPad screen, work space... Etc..    Bono's hair is black.... So I am thinking maybe it's Brooke's cat leaving a calling card ... I hope that is what it is.

I am doing well, (installed a phone system yesterday.. Actually I assisted Steve) all the blood tests are coming back positive... Very positive.  I've managed to put on a couple pounds so not as gaunt.  Dr says now is not the time to be dieting and that the weight that came off was not good so adding weight back on will help in the healing and dealing with the Chemo.... Just not all the weight. I'm not so pasty white/gray and a little color has returned to my face.

I'll be leaving the spa in a bit... They kick me out after 6 hours. I'm gonna go home and take a nap.

I can't close this post without saying thank you. Not sure I will never be able to express how much your love, support and prayers have meant to me and my family.  You all have helped us in so many ways, set examples of kindness to my family .... I will spend a lifetime passing it on.

Thank you,

Dave