Finally Posting!

I have to admit that when I run through and check all the blogs I keep up with, I am totally stressed when nothing is posted for a while. No pressure on those of you posting, or even on myself; yet, it is difficult to know what to think...are things so hectic that there is no time to post, are things bad and they don't want to post, what is going on.

So, I promise to try to post at least every other day. If anything, it keeps me journaling...and it is nice not to always have something to report!

Today Brian stood for the first time in weeks, with the help of two therapists. It was a start, and it got him past the worry of what it is going to be like. His biggest complaint is that his left hip hurts (still) and we will be discussing that with Dr. Anderson on Monday. There was a lot of question about fluid build-up in the joint itself, not just the tissue, and we'll see what we can do about that.

We are venturing out on Monday to go to Columbia. Brian will see both Anderson and Miller, and I know Dr. Miller is going to be pleased with how Brian's leg has healed in the past days. The gap is filling in with new tissue, and I just am amazed by the body's ability to repair itself. Now if we could just get his body to destroy melanoma, we're set! Brian will also be having his next treatment, which is exciting...to be able to get back on track of our plans.

We are blessed to have great people from Home Health helping us. Tye and the girls are also a great help, even with the Hoyer lift to move Brian back and forth. Brian's appetite is great, and he craves Snickers and milk! His hair is getting longer and is soft like a baby's!

I returned to school this week; albeit, for short intervals. It felt great! Brian and I have still had a lot of time to spend together, and it was nice to be in a regular routine and be productive in a different way. I hope to work several hours each day next week.
It sounds like we are going to get iced in tomorrow...ha! Like we were going anywhere! But I was hoping maybe to do some Christmas shopping, although I'm not taking chances with the roads. So I guess I'll clean house...again.

Here's hoping that you have a safe weekend. And if you are iced in with your family...hold them tight and be thankful they are with you.

Jenni