Sunday, June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day!

Denny is actually in Missouri today.  He had to go back to take care of some business for our farm. 

He and Dana went to dinner at Cherokee Steak House & Marina on Thursday night before he left.  She was glad to have him all to herself for some quality one-on-one time.  Dan is still in Martin, TN at Governor's school so he will not get to see his dad.  He will be coming home on June 21st which happens to be our 22nd Wedding Anniversary.

Denny had his chemo treatment as scheduled on June 10th.  We are holding our breath; waiting to see if the chemo is working.  June 28th seems very far away.  That is the day the first CT scan will be taken.  So, we will do what we always have done - live our lives as normally as possible.  One of the Woodruff 4 is feeling a little too much stress with our situation so we are doing our best to strengthen coping skills.  This is difficult for all of us so we are pulling each other closer and holding each other a little tighter these days. This is just part of the battle to help Denny win the war.  We know this and are not defeated.  The fight continues.....

Happy Father's Day!  Take some time to enjoy this day because these moments become treasured memories.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Eye Spy

Denny had his 3rd chemo treatment on Monday, June 10th.  He also saw Dr. Murphy.  We have been very concerned at the return of one of the symptoms he was having prior to receiving chemo.  His eye has been watering; just the left eye as it had previously.  Dr. Murphy said that a CT scan has been ordered for June 28th.  We will see if the tumor is shrinking at that time.  She said there could be a few reasons for why the eye is watering and to wait to see what the CT scan reveals.

He is feeling well and tolerating the chemo.  We are both a little uneasy about the eye watering but don't want to borrow trouble until we know the facts.  The CT scan will help with that.

I will update the blog as more information becomes available.  Denny wishes to thank everyone for the cards and emails.  They are so appreciated!