Pressing Our Luck

So when I last updated, B was still residing on 5 south, however I am happy to report that he checked out of the 5 south dream tower and is resting comfortably back here at Casa de Muttz. He checked out of the hospital on Thursday, and is doing much much much better. The pain seems to be in check and Dr. # 12 promised to touch base with us again on Monday to make sure that we were on the right track....the track to a pain free life. It is incomprehensible to think how long B has been living in pain, but it has been almost 7 months. 7 months of gut retching, back twisting, eye bulging PAIN, and I can honestly say that he is close to slamming that book closed, hopefully forever.

We had a pretty busy weekend, however we knew better then to press our luck....no whammy, no whammy, no whammy, stop. So on Friday we had an early dinner at home and decided to go out to the movies. Up until this point, going to the movie required some serious pre-planning. We had to make sure to time B's meds around the movie times, however this past weekend we just picked up and went to the show. It was a great date night, that ended with a heated putt putt golf battle. B and I decided to hit up the local Craig's Crusiers...you know Craig's Cruisers, where the fun never ends!!!!! And I am happy to report that B beat me fair and square....even with a bad arm and a bad leg.

And on Saturday we headed North for my youngest niece's birthday party. It was a great time and just seeing the girls brightened both our day. Arleigh Grace and Kensley Catherine are so stinken funny. They fight over toys and both play like hell, however the highlight of the weekend was when both girls were in the pack-and-play, and Kensley yelled out...."Bumpa" aka Grandpa Don, "Arleigh Bites". That is a true fact, Arleigh does bite, and Kensley was telling the truth. What a hoot. Following the party B and I came back home for a quick nap and then last minute decided to hit up the Outback for a celebratory dinner, toasting a good report from Dr. # 4 and B's new job. We then capped off the weekend with a trip to the Cascade Meijer......wow what day. Taking us into Sunday, the day of rest. Both B and I took full advantage of the Catholic Sabbath, and rested for most of the day Sunday, knowing full well we had a tough week ahead....Chemo Week....Hell Week.

So Tuesday has come and gone, and so far so good. Do I dare say that Dr. # 4 and the staff have finally figured out the right concoction of meds and chemo drugs. For the first time EVER B seems to be handling the chemo with true grace. He isn't nauseous, he doesn't have hiccups, and has an appetite. The only noticeable side affect is that B is pretty tired. But let me say on the record, I will take tired over vomiting any day of the week. Finally a tolerable Chemo week. And this comes at the perfect time since B and I will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary this weekend.

We are looking forward to a nice, relaxing, and well deserved weekend getaway. So happy early anniversary to B and I, with many many many more to come.