On Saturday we had a family birthday party for Averi, minus Keaton. He is off playing hard in California with some friends, lucky kid. Rich was able to attend the party, but not for very long. He just didn't feel well, again. Av was happy he was there for some of the time. It was fun.
Sunday came... still sick. Monday came, and off to chemo he went. His mama took him. He felt I should stay home to do the things I needed to do for Averi's birthday on Tuesday, and be able to take Av to soccer. I think it is his way of taking something off my plate. Although I really did want to go, I think it worked out well. His mom is a great help, and she took him. I stayed home and cleaned his bathroom and our bedroom. Got it all fresh and clean for him. While at Huntsman they took several hours just trying to relieve him of his awful shoulder/back pain. After 4 doses of IV meds the edge was taken off... talk about stubborn pain! Chemo was only about two hours, which is pretty short compared to the 7 hours he was use to. Tuesday was Averi's actual birthday, and she was spoiled rotten while Rich slept. He had no energy or desire to partake in life, can't blame him. Today, Wednesday he feels like crap. His entire body hurts, he is exhausted, his shoulder pain is full force, he is dehydrated, and emotionally he is run down. He is drinking some water, and just had 1/3 of a turkey sandwich. Although he still has a fighting spirit about him, he is exhausted of it all. I can't blame him. He doesn't want to let everyone down, but he is ready to take a break from being positive and up-beat. I think he gets a pass. . but we will need you back fighting hard in a few days dear. :) I am really hoping that the yard sale/ fundraiser my cousins are planning will help boost his spirits and give him a little more energy to fight hard.
Speaking of this fundraiser, how blessed are we! I am so happy to have something to look forward to, for him. It has been a long year, and of course the shock has worn off, it is what it is, life goes on, etc. etc. right? Well, life didn't just 'go on' for us, I mean it did... but not the same way. Which is OK, many tell the same type of stories. We all have trials and things to over come. . So in know way am I trying to paint a sad and pathetic picture. I just wanted to say that even a year later, with life going on as most of you know it, some people are still showing SOO much crazy support. Paula, a friend of ours from high school that we re connected with because of facebook has been there every step of the way.. with prayers, texts, drop ins, she is the one that got Averi the frankformers to sale, she helped at the huge fundraiser, and now she is selling items and donating the money to my hub for his medical. My cousin Wendi would make random meals and treats and deliver them, calls, texts, and has been a huge reason for all the fundraiser's. She just got car decals saying F2TF team tbone, to sell! His brother Brian has also had a hand in the fundraisers, he just fixed our kennel so our dogs can go to jail, offers blessings, checks in, etc. My dad has spent 3 full days here fixing my dumb sprinklers... he fixes everything for us. My mom calls everyday checking in, and offers to help all the time. She also helps with the fundraising. My cousin Heidi has also helped with all the fundraising! She offers to help me all the time. I guess I could go on and on, I won't continue to bore you. :) I must say that some of the people that have been there have surprised me. We are very blessed. People we barely even know are praying, loving, and supporting us. Even strangers.. strangers are donating items for the sale, praying, and sending emails letting us know we are thought of. It is the littlest things that help refuel me, and I sure hope they refuel him. I love the purple bands, and am thrilled to have a car decal. I hope and pray that others going through cancer have the same support. The support is what helps fight the fight. Speaking of.. I know a fellow police wife that is fighting for her life right now. She has an amazing support group, including Police Wives Of Utah, which is a group of over 700 loving women. But who couldn't use more... If you pray, please add Spring Hubbard to your prayers. Her journey is another hard one, but I know she will fight hard, just like my husband.
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