Graduation Goal

We celebrated Daniel's big day on May 31st.  He graduated high school with honors and distinction.  Guess who was there to see it?  Superman met his goal!  Here he is with his son on Graduation Day!  I remember when he was first diagnosed in 2004.  His one wish was to get to see both of his children graduate from high school.  He has fought very hard to make it happen. You have no idea how happy I am to be able to post this picture!

We have gone straight from graduation to chemotherapy this week.  We saw Dr. Murphy on Thursday, May 30th.  She felt the chemo was still working and decided he should go through chemo this week.  She said he was looking great!  She said as long as the Topotecan is working, we will keep using it.

Sadly, by Saturday night, I saw Denny's left eye start to water.  That is the beginning symptoms of the tumor becoming active.  By Sunday afternoon, his face was starting to swell.  The bulge in the roof of his mouth has returned.  I sent Dr. Murphy an email yesterday telling her of the return of the symptoms. Denny said the chemo is failing.  He is waiting to feel better but that time hasn't come.  Dr. Murphy sent a reply to my message that we will be coming back in on Monday to talk about another type of chemo.  I'm guessing it is the one she has found in the sample pharmacy.

Denny is not feeling very well.  The chemo gets tougher for him every time.  He has not been eating much but has been drinking Ensure and Boost.  Hopefully, this will help him through the rough spots until he feels like eating more solid food.  Superman is still fighting!  The courage and tenacity of this man is just amazing.  I am so, so proud of him.  You are awesome, Denny!

TheWoodruff4  are doing everything we can to help him with his battle.  Dana and Daniel have helped with the trips for chemo.  I'm coordinating doctor appointments and dealing with the insurance. Denny is doing all he can to keep his body going.  Please continue to say prayers for him.  They are much appreciated!