Short timer

Dr. Conway called Kevin a short timer today.  Now I'm not quite sure that's a good way to describe someone with cancer, but we know what he meant...only TWO radiation treatments left!!  Have to
admit, we're feeling a little spring in our step.

Kevin is describing this as bittersweet.  He's going to miss the nurses.  I'm going to miss my puzzle time. Neither of us is going to miss the daily trip to LaCrosse. It feels like the time went so fast which is scary.  When your time is limited, you don't want it to fly by.

"Amazing" is how Dr. Conway described Kevin's progress tonight.  Once again, he's decided to lower Kevin's steroids.  Starting tomorrow he's dropping to only 1 mg a day.  If the headaches, nausea and lethargy stay away, he can remain at that low dosage.

For those who don't know yet, Kevin has plans to head out on Friday in a semi to California with his friend John Schaitel. It's something he has wanted to do for several years and we are thankful that John is willing to make this happen.  We don't have a ton of details yet since John is still waiting on a load to make the final plans.

Dr. Conway gave Kevin the green light with just the typical advice: get your rest, stay hydrated, and eat healthy foods. Make sure your buddy knows your whole health history. You won't have any problems but take my number just in case. Call your wife and have fun.

Instead of "see you next week", it was "see you next MONTH."

I'm feeling a little like the Mom sending her kid off to summer camp.  Will we remember to pack the right things? Will he really follow the doctor's orders? Will he have fun?  I'm pretty sure the last one is a "Yes", not sure about the other two.  Whatever the case, he'll be creating memories.

Tonight we are thankful for

• our doctor's praise on Kevin's progress
• the radiation treatments nearing an end
• family and friends who continue to send positive thoughts and prayers 
• friends, like John, who help make memories

"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Matthew 17:20