Sometimes all you need is an Oil Change

Brian has felt much better since getting some more blood on Tuesday...I guess he just needed another oil change. Monday night he was not feeling well and complained of tooth pain, that is a new one. Tuesday the nurses told him that is common if your blood counts get too low. He since has felt much better and he was even able to work Tuesday afternoon.

Last night we met up with some good friends at Flying Mango, a Caribbean BBQ place in DSM. Brian brought a fierce appetite to the table. It was nice to visit with friends while munching on some delicious food. It always feels good to get out of the house and socialize, something normal. On the way home he started complaining of a bad headache followed by heavy sweating. We got home and he took an aspirin and chugged GLASSES of water and felt better. He thought he was dehydrated, perhaps it was the Mango Tango drink he had (I ordered but didn't like), or reaction to something. Once he felt better he fell asleep, while I camped out on our living room floor making sure he was ok. This round has been more difficult so I decided to temporarily reside on a foam pad on the floor next to Brian who is on the couch (he wakes up so much it is easier for him to be on the couch, I want to make clear I did NOT kick him out there!)

This morning he got his blood counts checked again and everything was on the rise and looking good. This new chemo we can tell is a little rougher and takes a while to recover but hopefully this has the key ingredient that we need. Brian has worked full days the past two days which he is excited about.

Thanks for all your continued support. Bands will be in the mail soon. We have word that one Hawkeye player is sporting a 'Just try and ruin my day' band!!!

Keep sending prayers!

I'm Feeling Much Better

I got another blood transfusion today and am feeling much better. It's amazing what just a couple units of blood do for me physically. It takes me from feeling pretty crappy to being able to go to work just fine. Today at work I just appreciated the fact that I went. It always feels good to just do normal things and I thank God for days that I am able to work. I hope to keep the good vibes going the rest of the week and just work normal hours. Life is Good!

Also Stacey and I bought a lot of the Just Try And Ruin My Day bracelets so if anyone would like to sell them or if they would like to get some let us know. They are just $5 a piece and the proceeds go to help Stacey and I pay medical bills. You can just email us at pritchards3131@gmail.com. Thank you for those of you that have bought them or sold them, we really really appreciate it. Every time I see someone wear one it gives me a boost and lets me know that I am not alone in my fight. I have a whole army of people praying and fighting for us! Thanks so much!

God is Good!

Brian Pritchard