Well, it finally started happening this past week. Dad is losing his hair. I think Mom said it started on Thursday, and by Monday, when we celebrated Thanksgiving together at our place, Dad had a very large bald spot on the top of his head, and a smaller one on the right side. Both are from the radiation treatments, and we have been told that Dad will have permanent hair loss in these places. The rest of his hair is still in tact, though, so I think Dad's plan for now is to buy a hat of some sort so that he can keep the ponytail.
And today marks the last day of the radiation and chemo treatments! The next step is another MRI to see how well the tumor has responded to the 'cocktail' of drugs that Dad has been taking these last few weeks. It will be sometime in the next 4-6 weeks. Mom and Dad have heard it could be the week of November 10th, but they don't have a confirmed date yet. So at this point, it is a waiting game. Thankfully Dad is still feeling quite well, other than a decreased energy level. We've been talking about a family vacation together but are still deciding on a location and when will be the best time to go. Unfortunately, flights are very expensive, but travelling long distances with a toddler and a baby is never much fun, so we're still debating which will be the best course of action. But it is something fun that we can do together that we're all very much looking forward to.
And as always, I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support throughout this time. We appreciate it more than words can say, and we ask that you continue to support us in prayer as we await this next MRI and whatever the results may tell us.
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An appropriate post for Thanksgiving weekend! My prayers continue for both Gerald and all of your family. Although waiting can often be the most difficult part, I pray that the break from trips to the hospital and the actual treatments will be a blessing in the days ahead.
I continue to pray for healing. The treatments are done and now the wait until the MRI. Waiting is never easy. Remember that God is still walking beside you on this road. Every test you have he is right there by your side for both you and your family. May God bless you as you make plans for a family vacation.
Good to see you, Gerald and Arlis, at the boys' volleyball game today. Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying for a miracle for you, knowing that He is more than able.
I believe that 'your best course of action' is to do just, exactly, what you dream to do. Money follows dreams. Not the other way around.
Louise said
Yes Gerald, losing the hair... I just shaved mine off the morning it started falling out. And here I am going without my hats or wig now. You seem to be going through things well and keep planning things for the future like your trip. I think of your whole family often.
Louise
It is wonderful that Gerald is still feeling well. I heard that he even sang a bit with Celebr8 recently or something like that. You remain, Gerald, in our continual prayers.
While it is never exciting to be in need of prayer, it is exciting to know that others will lift you up. It is interesting to read how important that ponytail has become. We all have those things that we just cannot part with. God speed.
Having your hair reduced in volume just exposes more of your handsome face. Be it at the side of a hottub or in your backyard gazebo time spent with you while you were healthy or ill has always been deep and satisfying. May we have many more meaningful conversations in the months ahead.
Hi Gerald,
Just wanted to you to know that I pray for you and often wonder how you are doing.
I appreciate the updates! We - my wife and I - pray for healing and an excellent report from the MRI. I also pray that the trip to Edmonton works out well.
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