Chemo Postponed Until Next Week!

The doctor will postpone Vince's chemo until next week! We are so excited that he and Mikemo will go to the Laker game on Sunday! We are not sure exactly which day, but they will call us to let us know. We are hoping for Tuesday, which is my grandson, Gianni's 11th birthday:)

Vince talked to the doctor about his anxiety about being in the hospital for 5 days hooked up to the dreaded "chemo on wheels machine" for 24 hrs. per day, which the nurse described as a "ball and chain". What a perfect visual, now I am thinking I could get Vince some black and white striped p.j.'s...LOL! A little warped, I know...but hey...you have to have a sense of humor through this ordeal! After all, laughter does the heart tons of good!

Vince said that if he could just be free from the machine for a few hrs. each day so that he can walk around the hospital and even just walk outside to get some fresh air, that it would be so much easier to deal with. Dr. Tap said that he could definitely do that for him! We are so excited! His actual chemo lasts anywhere from 6-8 hrs. per day and hydration for 24 hrs. along with a medicine to protect his bladder from the affects of chemo, but Dr. Tap said that he could work it out that he could be free for two hrs. per day! That will make a HUGE difference for him and renew him each day!

A big part of having to go through all of this is really finding the things that work best for you. It is so important to ask questions and fight for want you need and want. We are always trying to adjust to whatever he has to deal with and then figure out the best plan so he is as comfortable as possible. The smell of the hospital room, mostly the "alcohol smell" is the hardest thing to battle. We found some battery operated candles that will hopefully help him mask the smell. It's all a learning process.

My mom and dad went home a few weeks ago and my mom is doing so great! She sounds happy and healthy and we couldn't be more blessed! She is a "non-smoker" still, and says she never wants to go through that AGAIN! Your prayers have been greatly appreciated! I love you Mom & Dad!!!!

A friend loves at all times.
Proverbs 17:17