It has been a few weeks since I wrote anything but here's an update. I just needed the break and now that summer has arrived, I've been busy with our son.
Let me start by saying that the fundraiser was a success. We did not have as many people as I had hoped but it was a very nice night and it was really good for Jimmy to get out and socialize. He truly enjoyed seeing family and friends that he had not seen in a while.
Radiation has now begun. It started on Monday, July 8th. Jimmy went in for some final adjustments for the pinpointing of the radiation and a trial run but they ended up doing his first treatment that day. After his 3rd treatment today, he said that his leg is already sore from the radiation. The doctor said that he should expect some soreness and some tiredness as well. He said he is already feeling a little tired. His blood pressure was also very high today...not so good...he said he feels really stressed. He will have 5 straight weeks of radiation for a total of 25 treatments.
We have some good news! Jimmy's hair is starting to return a little bit. He has some peach fuzz on his head and face but he has a little patch of white hair just under his bottom lip. It is weird to see white hair on Jimmy, since he normally has dark hair. It is really soft, like baby hair. He also has a little mustache of clear hair...seriously, it has no pigment whatsoever...its clear. (See the pics below...I even included one of Jimmy and Logan on the 4th of July with one of our fireworks.) It will take some time for the pigment to come back but at least his hair is growing again. Jimmy is so excited about the hair growth that he says that he isn't going to shave and will just let it grow...God help us all...my husband has decided to become a Sasquatch! LOL! Seriously, he just wants to have his eyebrows and eyelashes back. It is a little strange looking but I've gotten used to seeing it. Jimmy also said that he can feel hair growing back in his nose too. Without hair there, his nasal passages get irritated very easily. Finally, something positive.
On another positive note, Jimmy has been feeling really good. Now that chemo is 5 weeks out, he has started to feel more like his old self. He has even been working a little in the last couple of weeks. He still gets tired easily and can't do as much but I am so relieved that he is able to act a little like his old self. It is good for him to be able to do things and feel more "normal". He's even gone bowling, been swimming and has been on a short bike ride a couple of times. Regaining his strength is important, especially before surgery. It will make it so much easier to recuperate.
We are staying positive and continue to pray and hope for the best. Thank you to everyone who has kept our family in their prayers!
Also, we are now at 27 countries that have read my blog...this boggles my mind that people are reading my blog. I do hope it helps someone know that they are not alone in this journey.
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| Nice little patch of white hair |
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| There is a little hair on his upper lip too |
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