G.I. Blake

                                                        Blake left for Boot Camp today. He will be gone for 9 weeks.  I had a hard time when I knew he was packing but, he was so excited I tried not to show to many tears.

Happy Birthday Blake

For Blake's 18th Birthday we all went Skydiving. I made Birthday shirts for everyone. Blake's shirt said I'm Legal - Let's Jump. All the our shirts said Happy Birthday.Blake has wanted to jump since he was 14 years old. He say;s it was the best feeling in the world. Blake joined the Army as a combat engineer and now he want to change to paratrooper. The following Saturday we had a 18th birthday party/going away party we had a outdoor movie theatre were he showed his video and then everyone watched Black Hawk Down. When the adults and all the little kids left the teenagers played x-box 360 on the 8' screen until 2:00 in the morning.  
Oh and all the nieces and nephews I sugared out on candy because I thought they were going home ended up sleeping over.

On The Road Again

Although Scott seems to have lost 20lbs. He seems to be on the road to recovery. He sounds good but becase his condition was so serious he needs to be careful. He will not began his chemo this round. His immune system needs to be built back up before it takes another hit. Thank you for all your prayers and phone calls. Scitt and I are house sitting for the doctor I work for for a few weeks. So Scott is recovering at what feels like a resort. There is a beautiful back yard with a dock and Scott has even thrown the fishing line in a few times.

Helping To Build Up The Immune System

I researched on line foods to help rebuild the immune system. Along with other foods I found Kale is really good for the immune system. So I printed out a couple recipes, made a grocery list and headed to the store. Last night I made a pot of zuppa toscany soup. It contains sausage, potatoes, onion and kale. I made individual containers so he can just pop it in the microwave. Scott seemed to enjoy it.He probably would have enjoyed it more if he felt better. Tonight I will try a brown rice pilaf recipe I found. It also was full of fresh veggies.

It's Beginning To Take It's Toll

Scott had a significant seizure this morning. He is still recovering from his hospital stay. We phoned Dr. Nick (Neuro-oncologist) the hospital was suppose to be checking his Dilatin level due to the IV antibiotics which depletes the Dilatin. It's hard when you have so many Doctor's treating and no one checks with the other to see what mixes with what. Scott will not begin his next chemo treatment because he is so sick. He's frustrated and depressed. Me, I think I'm going to baker act myself and ask for the suite with the padded room.

Home Sweet Home

Scott's home...Yeah!!!!He was treated for double pneumonia, a collapsed lung and pleurisy. He feels better but is still weak and has lost a lot of weight.

Update

Scott's lower left lung is collapsed. He has been doing breathing treatments and may be able to come home tomorrow. He says he iss feeling better but still seems weak. Thank You for all your prayers and phone calls.

Update

Scott is in room D615. We are not sure how long he will be in there. He phoned me @ 2:00 a.m. to let me know he felt a little better and the pain is not so intense. I don't know if the antibiotics are beginning to work or the morphine was talking.

Rolling With The Punches

Scott was admitted to Holmes Regional Medical this morning with double pneumonia. It's scary because in Scott's case it could be fatal.They are hitting him with strong antibiotics and morphine for the pain.