So Long

It's been so long since I've been on here. I apologize for not updating more regularly.

David's last round of chemo went pretty well. His tummy was fairly upset for several days afterward - more than normal. This is to be expected, though, and I expect it to be a little worse after the next round too.

This in between time has not been without challenges. David has broken out with some sort of allergic rash. We've been able to disguise benadryl in apple juice to help relieve the itching for him, but it also makes him a little crazy and difficult to handle. It doesn't have the relaxing effect that it has for most people. This is also something that we have to deal with during chemo as he gets benadryl before each dose.

Even though we've avoided all the scary illnesses floating about these days, David has a pretty bad cough right now. It has been keeping him (and therefore Rob and I) awake for several hours each night. It seemed to be improving for a little while, but over the past few days has begun to worsen again, so I am taking him to see his pediatrician today to see if we can help him to be more comfortable when he sleeps. Rob and I are feeling pretty drained from lack of sleep, but it's not too bad. In the grand scheme of things, this round has not been too bad, but we are also looking forward to it being over.

Speaking of over. David's last round of chemo is going to be November 27-28 - the Friday/Saturday after Thanksgiving. This means that he should be feeling good by Christmastime!

I have to say that I am looking forward to this being over, but can't help but feeling a little nervous about whether or not we've kicked this cancer. Usually, I can see that God is in control, but I must admit that there are times that it is hard for me to see.

Sometime soon in the new year, we are going to have to take David back to the occularist for some improvements to his prosthetic. There is a possibility that he may have to have some surgery on his tear ducts to help lubricate his prosthetic, but we aren't at all sure of that yet. We are supposed to be having another exam on his good eye sometime in December as well, but that is not scheduled as yet.

I'll try to do better about updating you all in the next little while. Thanks again for all your prayers and support!

-Kim