Chemo 6 and gymnastics

We had a very full day with Chemo 6.  Our lab appointment was at 7:00 am., our doctor's appointment was at 8:00, and we had our appointment at the Infusion Center around 9:14.  All went well.  His hemoglobin was down a little and they thought that might be part of the reason his is so fatigued.  They are watching it.  All the numbers looked good.  He even gained a few pounds.  I personally think he had some rocks in the pockets of his jacket.  He said not, but I wouldn't put it past him.  Next time will be chemo 7.  After that, they will do a couple of tests. It is my understanding that he will have a CT scan and a PET scan.  The PET scan will give them a more accurate picture of which cells are cancerous and which are not.  They said that sometimes the masses that were once cancer can be scar tissue and still show up on the CT scan.  With a PET scan, apparently the cancerous cells glow.  I am praying that Steve is pitch black. :)  We will have a later start next time because we see Dr. Hoos and apparently he doesn't come in until after 9.  I'll bet he makes hospital visits early.  I am only guessing this since we never saw Dr. Hoos while we were in the hospital.  We sure like him and his staff.  We consider ourselves blessed to have the quality of doctors we do and that they have such kind, caring, compassionate staff.  This includes Dr. P and Dr. Hinojosa.  Call us lucky, lucky, lucky.

Steve did great today.  He slept most of the day.  He had French onion soup from McAlisters.  This really surprised me since he thinks it is a girly restaurant.   I have to be honest, while I was there, I only saw women eating.  Of course, I would never tell him this.  He thought the soup was great and that is all that matters.  I picked it up so he would not have to be seen there.  I always tease him and say a real man does not care if it is a girly place.  They go because they can.  I must tell you that he does not wear pink either.  :)

Kimberly came by for a visit.  She really lifts our spirits.  We love to hear about the kids and Doug.  Our thoughts and prayers are still with Doug.  He is still on crutches and probably has about 3 weeks more.  I know how difficult it was for me for one week.  He is a hero in my eyes since he has been on them for over one month.  We are praying that he heal and does not have to have anything done.  Hang in there, Doug.

We got home around 2:45.  He went to bed but got up in time for dinner.  Amelia cooked for us tonight.  We had grilled burgers, corn on the cob and stuffed bacon wrapped banana peppers.  Steve ate great.  He had 1 1/2 patties, a salad and a huge ear of corn.  Amelia did a great job. I love when she cooks for two reasons.  First, she does a great job, and second, I don't have to cook.  It is my night off.

I did a lot of crocheting today.  I worked on three new purses.  I have a few orders left and then I will get some "stock" built up and put some in Mitzi's store.  I am excited about this.  I kind of took a couple of weeks off.  Grading got the best of me.  I have graded 120 journals with 8 entries each...twice, a capitalization test with corrections, 120 paragraphs on how Mt. Vernon is a great/bad place to live.  I should have a week break or so before I have to figure quarter grades.   Oh, don't get me wrong.  I love to read their journals.  I learn so much about them and their writing skills.  Grading can be a joy or a pain in the pen.  I have to brag though.  The sixth graders have really surprised me with the writing they have done for me so far.  I hope I can keep up their progress so we can blow the top off of the MAP this year.  Go 6th Grade!!!!!

Aubree started gymnastics yesterday.  She loved it.  Here are some pictures of her. Amelia took several little videos, but I am still trying to figure out how to download them to the blog.  They did an obstacle course practicing forward rolls, balance beam, back bends, trampoline jumps and all sorts of other skills.  Aubree will be taking gymnastics on Wednesdays.  Hopefully, I will have more pictures to share with you. She has a new leotard to wear so she will look professional.