Two steps forward and one step back. Tom has been doing really well - blood count numbers down, energy up and very minimal pain. He has been going on regular brisk walks, working in the yard, helping with housework, power washing and then ... Saturday he began getting pain down his backside and upper leg, very much like sciatic pain. It has continued since then and gotten somewhat worse. He feels well otherwise. He had a phone appointment with Dr. Bahl, the oncologist, today and Dr. Bahl really had no suggestions and told him to call Dr. Collingridge so we have a phone appointment with him on Thursday. My main concern is a possible stress fracture but it could be sciatica too. Dr. Collingridge will probably suggest an X-ray or CT scan. We just keep praying. Tom wants to be ready to serve in the Temple when the doors reopen.
Tom did a blood test last Tuesday in anticipation of his appointment with Dr. Bahl and his levels had improved even more. We had an appointment with Dr. Vrabec the same day for a lupron injection. I purchased a plant and card for Marie the same day and took it over to her. We spread our last bits of soil on her plants and I made her blueberry muffins later in the week as she said those are her favourites. We have been trying to stay in touch with her and I called her on Saturday as that was a week since Gene’s passing and we wanted to comment on the lovely obituary she had put in the Vancouver Sun. We cut Tom’s hair this week and I worked on the Relief Society lesson I taught on Sunday based on President Nelson’s priesthood conference talk on Recognizing lessons learned while experiencing adversity (eg, covid) and then Remembering those important lessons. We did the Sacrament for Carol on Sunday and Sandra brought us yet another meal on Wednesday. We cannot get her stopped. I can and do cook every day.
Cindy dropped by on her way home from work today and we had a porch visit. We talked to Rissa earlier and have been messaging with Jadyn and Tammie. We have good kids. We really appreciate our family, Sunday zoom meetings. Justin is still in Nampa doing his practicum and JayLynn had driven up to be with him again this weekend. Zach is home now after their series win and he was excited. Max’s Jacqui is going to the Sydney, Australia Temple on June 12th for her endowments. Our province announced some new opening plans today and it looks like our Temple will be open for endowments in mid June so hopefully Max and Sarah can then get their endowments and Ross and Sarah be sealed. Liza is looking at an Iron Man race in Idaho if the borders are open the end of June. Trevor and Tammie are leaving for a Maui break the end of this week. Zach will stay with Trey. Rissa and Cindy have both planted their vegetable gardens. Busy family.
We may have had a little set back this week but we will keep marching forward and hopefully get ahead.
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