Cure Kevin

We are in full swing trying to fight this battle. Kev’s body seems to be getting a one-two punch more and more these past weeks. We went to our usual appointment ready to talk more strategies and his body is not cooperating. The regular blood work was done and the oncologist was concerned with the white blood count being up and the liver functions not at their best. He didn’t want to start the new mix till he had more information. He sent us to the ER and was admitted for a few more tests. We were there for a little over a day, answers were found and they sent us home to start the new mix.

Kev was a little uneasy starting it, with no medical supervision, it’s a pill. He had visions of his allergic reaction to the taxotere still in his mind. So, we took another trip to the cancer center and took the pill and hung out in case there was another reaction. He did well and went home to rest.

Our granddaughter Anya is visiting us this weekend. The first thing she said to Kev when we got back from the hospital is. “Hi Grandpa, Are you okay?” We giggled, but realized she is in tune. The girls are here helping. They insisted on moving our bedroom downstairs so Kev doesn’t have to climb the stairs anymore. They also went to get cake samples for Mallory’s wedding cake today. We are getting all the plans accomplished for her wedding. They are going well because Mallory is so organized.

I was also thinking that yesterday, a year ago, is when the symptoms started to appear. Kev couldn’t keep food down starting the Friday before Memorial Day and here we are. In reality I consider him a one year pancreatic cancer survivor. But, he was officially hospitalized June 23 and diagnosis was made June 30. This has been quite a battle we have been fighting and I am ready, willing, and able to fight. I stand with conviction and determination to do all I can to support my husband in this as he goes through the physical and mental war that he has been waging for a year now.

Each of you has been a part of this battle. I picture all of us on a huge field with our armor, shields, and swords. You are surrounding us  and using your swords to slay this beast. All of you have done so much for us which has given us the strength to fight and help Kev keep this beast at bay.

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