The past year has definitely had its ups and downs. Dad was in the hospital for almost 3 months and Mom stayed by his side everyday. He had times when he was doing really well and a time we almost lost him. It was not easy for any of us.
Dad is still recuperating nicely. His recent doctor visits have been positive, the doctor has said that the swelling and other side effects are completely normal. He is still on quite a bit of medication and probably will be for quite some time. He is still taking medication to help with the GVHD and that should get less and less as time goes on. As far as the cancer is concerned the doctors say it is under control.
Dad and Mom paid a visit to the 15th floor at the hospital where he spent all those weeks. They brought the doctors and nurses a cake and they were thrilled to see Dad. He looks so different than he did leaving them a year ago.
We thank you so much to those who continue to send best wishes and prayers for Dad. Please also pray for Dad's sister Helen who is still undergoing chemo for breast cancer. She was there so much for Dad when he was in the hospital and we pray for her and her family as they go through this difficult time.
