It's the third day after treatment and Mike is doing well. He has had the usual stomach upset, headaches, and body aches, but his pain medication has been doing a good job of taking the edge off the pain and the Phenagren helps with any stomach discomfort.
He has felt a little more "emotional" this treatment for some reason, joking that his hormone levels must be off a little. He has been deeply touched watching his "babies" interact with their babies this Easter. I have to admit, I love seeing this softer side to Mike, and I'm thankful it doesn't bother him to let his kids see it too.
Yesterday (Saturday) he sat outside in the grass watching Drew play with his parents. He said the sun felt warm and being outdoors was refreshing. He also spent a little time out there today (Sunday) watching the grandbabies hunt for Easter eggs. (okay....he watched Drew and Amber (his daughter) with grandbaby #2 in her arms, hunt for Easter eggs. So Mike has had more energy to get up and move around than he has in past treatments. God's answering prayer!!!
Last week, Mike decided to revisit a past talent he had from his younger years when he played drums in a band. At first he felt silly getting them...but I can attest to the fact that they have driven him to keep moving and exercise, even when he hasn't really felt up to it, and I'll take that any day. After 30 years, he still has all the moves!! The enjoyment has only been heightened by having grandbaby #1 (Drew) join him. (see attached video)
Thank you so much for your prayers and your emails encouraging us. They help us feel a great big HUG and lift our spirits.
"We have put our hope in the living God." 1 Timothy 4:10
(to watch video double click onto the right arrow-it takes a moment to buffer)
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