Rob's Progress

Just wanted to update everyone on how Rob has been doing since his second round of chemo. Thankfully, he has not had any severe side effects from chemo. However, Rob is experiencing many other common side effects. He is very tired and has had a headache for a few days. He also has many aches and pains in his back and hips. Today he noticed that he has a tingling sensation in his fingertips. These are all very common side effects, but regardless they are bothersome for Rob.

He has been taking it easy and resting when he needs to rest. He did make it to the IU game on Saturday, however that really took it out of him and he was down most of the day on Sunday. I think that Rob realized the effect of steroids. As the Dr told us, steroids can give you a false sense of energy and then once you are finished with the dose of steroids, you're energy and stamina can really crash.

We are taking one day at a time and the boys and I are trying to give him peace and quiet when he needs it. Although it is hard for the kids to understand the magnitude of Rob's illness and that he has to rest often, they are handling things as well as can be expected and are still enjoying being little boys. I am trying to keep things as "normal" as possible for them and sticking to our daily routine seems to help all of us.

We are looking forward to having Rob's sisters and parents with us this weekend and hoping that Rob is feeling well enough soon to enjoy some of this summer-like weather before it leaves us.

All in all, Rob is doing well. He continues to have a great attitude with an admirable amount of strength and courage. Rob is an amazing man...despite his battle, he continues to be a great husband and the very best daddy.

"They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings. They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint." Isaiah 40:31

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Love, Susie