A Cruise, a trip to lakeview, and a Happy Birthday

Well Mom and Dad enjoyed a fabulous cruise to the Mexican Riviera a couple of weeks ago. However, on Sunday Dad had a pain in his leg and after some internet searching by Karen and some coaxing and threatening, Dad was taken to Lakeview Hospital and it was determined he has a blood clot in his leg that runs the length of his leg, Right now he is on Heperin (sp?) and Cumadin. He will be in the hospital for a least a couple of days. I will update more when we hear! Thanks Karen for being so stubborn!! Oh and Happy Birthday to Dad who turns 76 today!! Shame its happening in a hospital! Love you Dad!!

Update on Dad

Well I know there hasn't been much to see on this blog lately but like I said no news is good news at this point. I have wonderful news. The Dr. told Dad he is in remission!! That's right his levels have stayed up long enough and he is fighting back so well. He told Dad to live his life the way he wants. So him and Mom are going on a cruise shortly to the Mexican Rivera. They are both really excited. So yeah!! I will keep this blog open for news and updates, but the posts might be few and far between. If you have google reader I would put this blog on there that way you can be updated if there is a post. Hope you all have a wonderful new year.

Our Thoughts and Prayers...

I just wanted to post about two things that are important to Dad. First of all .Trent Duvalthe little boy that has inspired Dad so much passed away last week, our thoughts and prayers are with his family. If you haven't read this little boy's blog and some of his entries are truly inspiring.
Second of all Dad's niece Michelle has recently been diagnosed with a tumor and she has a blog for any of those who would like to visit and send their well wishes. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michelle, John, Dee and Anita and their entire family.
To update Dad is doing well he is still getting his platelets checked regularly and as of late they were about 90,000 which is pretty good. Sorry about so long between posts but right now no news is good news! At this time of year we are very grateful that Dad is with us and we are enjoying every minute.

A request from Clair

Hello Everyone, I wanted to put a link to this blog Trent Duval is a little boy who has AML Leukemia also and is from the Sandy/Draper area and has been through every treatment possible to no avail and now has been sent home. His grace and spirit are amazing and Dad was really touched by his story. I would ask you to go to his blog and read this little boys sweet story. Jessica called and told me about and I have been crying now since I read it. They do have a trust fund set up for him, but most importantly just reading about this little boys strength is life changing! Dad continues to feel well and I will update more as soon as we have news.
Thank you all for your support.

Update

Dad went to the hospital yesterday and he found out that his platelets are continuing to go down, but he is still feeling good. They are working on how to get them back up. The good news is there is a definite fuzz to Dad's head right now and it is coming back the same color! YEAH!!

Slide Show

This is a slide show of pictures from a recent family party. Gina and Mel got together and decided we should have a family party while Dad is feeling good right now. Well, it was a wonderful evening full of memories, laughs, tears and lots of love. So here is some memories for anyone who would like to share. And I know all of the family would like to send their prayers and love to Michelle and John in St. Louis, we are praying for you and we hope you are comforted at this time.
As far as an update Dad continues to feel well, we will post anything as soon as we hear. So for right now No news is good news.

Make a Smilebox photobook

Attention anyone who wants to be on the donor list for free!!

I just wanted to let everyone know that right now September 7-22 NASCAR is sponsoring a bone marrow registry drive. You can get on the registry for free and you can do it from home!! Just go to this link http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Events/NASCAR/index.html and you can sign up and do a short medical history and NASCAR will cover the cost of the kit $52. If you were interested in getting on the registry but like everyone else money is a little tight, this would be a great option. Take Care ALL!!
I'm sure Gina and Mel would like me to remind all the family about the birthday party/family picture/potluck day next Saturday at Mom and Dad's church.
Love to you all!