Doing Great This Week!

Howdy folks. . . just a brief post to let you know everyone is feeling better these days. Dad is over whatever he had last week - even went to church Sunday. Mom started back to the Wellness Center this week and she hasn't had any more headaches. Dad has had a great week - he enjoyed a visit from his buddy Dave Rogers, who brought him a state championship hat & shirt from the MHS boys team he coaches. They talked about old times and enjoyed a great visit. Hopefully now that school is out after today - we can start getting dad outside to sit and enjoy watching folks drive by - with all the rain and our busy schedules with school. . . it's been limited doing that.

Thanks for checking in!

Feeling a little under the weather

Hey everyone - hope all is well with you guys. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. . . these last two weeks have been so hectic. Mom had some problems with some terrible headaches. .. ended up in the ER for a catscan and blood work and today Dad is kinda feeling under the weather as well. The headaches for mom lasted over a week. . . but have seemed to subside for mom - they have ruled out anything serious and she has been nursing them with Aleve per the doctors orders. Yesterday I took mom for a follow up on her Bone Marrow test and we received great news that the test did not indicate any kind of cancer or other serious disease, but that her abnormal blood count at this time is unexplainable or attached to anything of great concern. We will continue to see Dr. Jones every six months to monitor her blood disease and make sure that nothing changes. In the midst of all the headaches, she had an EKG and they heard a new heart murmur. She will see her heart doctor - Dr. Skyles on June 11th for a followup on this. Dr. R thinks at this time it is "innocent." Now on to dad, he started feeling under the weather last night. He is sick to his stomach. I took him for his regular INR blood level test and he threw up on the way there, on the way back and when we got him into his chair. He hasn't really had an appetite for the past 24 hours either. . . but I was still able to generate some laughter from him here and there!

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with dad's sister-n-law Kelly and Uncle Calvin. Aunt Kelly has had her first round of Chemo, and another is schedule the first of June. We are believing for the best for them!

Getting Out for Some Fun!

Well we had a great spring day last week. . . on Wednesday my sister Pam brought dad and mom to a special awards ceremony at the high school where they were doing county-wide award presentations. My middle son Brady was receiving the Student of the Year award for Tomahawk Intermediate, which was based upon the student with the best GPA, standardized testing scores and perfect attendance. We were so proud of him and so excited that dad and mom could join us. He was able to see so many friends - people whom he served alongside in public service over the years - he got lots of kisses and hugs. . . so you know he was loving life! He also came to church for mothers day yesterday and enjoyed that a bunch.


Today mom went for her Bone Marrow test at the hospital. Dad was very worried about her and crying some this morning. She is all done now and although it was a bit painful, she is resting now at home. We should know something on the results by weeks end or early next week. Thanks to all who have been checking in. We also ask for prayers for dad's sister - n - law Kelly (his brother Calvin's wife). She has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer and we are believing that God will heal her too!

Love to all!

Staying Afloat!

Despite the massive amounts of rain we are getting around here - dad and mom are "staying afloat". Both of them are feeling well - mom's back is feeling much better now. She say her Hematologist last week and her Lymphocyte levels are still high so they have decided to do a bone marrow test next week to just rule out anything serious. All her other numbers have come down on the blood tests though so he really believes that he is just in the "ruling out" all things phase with this bone marrow test. She saw here family physician Dr. Reisenweber last week also regarding her back and some abnormal blood pressure readings. Dr. R prescribed simply motrin three times a day for her back and really we think the blood pressure readings were just "white coat" syndrome because she gets so nervous when she is seeing the hematologist.

Dad is as happy as can be. . .still full of humor and the most pleasant attitude about life and his situation. I never ever hear him complain or get upset that "this tragic life change" has happened to him. Thanks for all your prayers of support and love. . . we continue to have faith in our Lord and Saviour that one day our dad will walk again. Please have that same kind of faith with us to believe for a miracle!

We love you all!

Enjoying the Great Weather Today!

Mom & Dad were able to get out today and enjoy the beautiful weather while Pam cut their hair. Tommy got them out a little on Friday as well. It's so nice to be able to take them out for a bit of fresh air. They are both doing well. . . mom has been having a little bit of back troubles. She actually has a scheduled doctors appointment Tuesday with Doctor Jones to see what her follow up lab results are. After her last tests came back normal - the doctor wanted to repeat the test again this month. So we will be able to let him know about her back pain to just have him check and make sure there is nothing other than just routine soreness. Must be the beautiful spring weather that is bringing out lots of visitors this week to see dad and mom - they have really enjoyed all of the visits from friends and family this week! I will post again next week after mom's doctors appointment. Stop in and see them if you get the chance!
And yes. . . we still remain confident that our father's future is going to be full and great and that God still can perform modern day miracles! Believe with us!

Celebrating Easter with Family

Wishing you all a very blessed Easter Sunday! Dad had a big day. . . first he and mom went to one of the Easter Services at The Living Room and enjoyed that very much! Three of their grandchildren were a part of the services - 2 were in the choir (Michelle & Rachel) and one portrayed Jesus (Matt) in an illustrative song (human video) so it made the service even more special! Afterward we headed up to my sister Pam's for the Kisner family dinner - full of great food and family fun. The kids had an easter egg hunt and then the older grandkids serenaded mom & dad with some great music. . . Daniel & Matt on guitar and voices by Matt, Daniel and Rachel and a few of us who chimed in on the chorus. Hope everyone had a great weekend. . . hope you can see how wonderful mom & dad are by this picture of them - I think mom looks especially beautiful...her dedication to working out at the Wellness Center 3 to 4 times per week is really showing-her face just looked so full of color and health!

Dad was so happy to see his sister Wanda on Friday and Saturday - she was in town visiting before she heads to Tennessee to reside with her son and his family there. Dad was a little sad after she left - he's afraid he won't see her again - which we assured him he will that she will be back to see him - but at their age, he worries about both of them too much.

Mom is scheduled for a blood test again tomorrow... she will then see her hematologist at the end of the month to discuss if the results have remained the same and if her lymphocitosis has improved or not. Dad has a blood draw Thursday.

We'll keep you all posted! Remember if you can - please stop in to see mom & dad or give them a call some time - they love company!

Springing into Easter

Hey everyone - sorry it's been a while since the last post - not a whole lot going on. We are just hanging out and doing life! Dad and mom enjoyed church yesterday and the weather was really nice when they were out. We took dad for a blood draw Thursday and it was really pretty that day too. His coumadin levels are a little high so we are backing him off of his medicine a little - which is always a good thing because the less he has to take, the better!

Dad is looking forward to seeing his sister Wanda this weekend - she is coming for a visit before moving to Tennessee. We have a fun Easter Weekend planned - church and dinner at my sisters house. We'll take some pictures and post them!

Love to all!