Brian has still been maintaining high spirits, as long as he is not in PAIN! Last week he experienced some side effects from the chemo and was in some discomfort. However, he recovered well this weekend and enjoyed a quick, early morning trip to the farmers market. He tried to sneak in a BBQ pulled pork sandwhich from his favorite vendor but got caught by his nurse who administers his immune system shot. She happens to be married to Uncle Wendell who makes the best BBQ pulled pork according to Brian. She told him it was OK and even gave him permission to sample wine at the market, perhaps to many samples!
Last night we took the plunge and completely shaved his head. Brian was frustrated that every time he turned his head hair would fall everywhere. He told me he was really doing it for the janitor at work because he had a huge mess at his desk. I on the other hand think he just got lazy and didn't want to wash his hair anymore, HAHA! No, but I told him to use that excuse at work.
Brian goes back in to the doctor on Friday morning and as long as his counts are up he will be admitted back to Methodist for round 2 of chemo.
I'm (with the help of my sister) putting together a book for Brian along with a play list for his ipod. If you wish to contribute please send me a message with a note to Brian (such as a fun time you had with him, something about him, etc. we want everything to be peppy and have good memories as Brian hates dwelling and people telling him sorry for his news!). With the message please provide a song title and artist of a song that reminds you of him or a time you had with him. The book is almost complete and we want to give it to him on Friday so please hurry!!
Just post a comment with the information and I will get it!
Thanks for all the support Brian and I are truly blessed!
Hey Brian,
ReplyDeleteHow about the two months you lived with us? The meals, the FOX news, the family history stories, all the laughs. Even when you jumped in "out of order" for shower taking time. Woo,woo. You took it pretty well when I asked if you had a nice shower? Our couch misses you. You are the greatest!
What song? Well, you are up on all that, but how about "We Are Family"?
That's the one that comes to mind now. Love ya!
Uncle Craig and Aunt Rosie