Friday, May 24, 2013

" Working Out In The Gym "

Friday May 24th Day 28 Scotty was able to go to the gym today in his wheel chair . He spent 1 hour and 30 minutes in his chair. He also stood for 10 minutes and took a few steps. I have attached a picture of him working out in the gym today. We are so proud of how far he has come however, the work has just begun. The PT and doctors have told him he must push himself each day and he cannot give up. The preliminary results of the liver biopsy revealed nothing new at this time and we are still waiting for the complete results. The stain slides will take a few more days and hopefully they will reveal the origin. Scotty will continue therapy on Saturday and will take Sunday off. He said he was really tired from his work - out today but will be ready to try more tomorrow ! At this time he is scheduled to have his first shower (since April 26th) on Monday! YAHOO ! The shower in his room comes with a seat and hand held shower. We are all looking forward to this for him !! As far as any more decisions about chemo nothing has been decided and the doctors will not decide this until Scotty is stronger and they have completed every test possible to find the origin. So the diagnosis remains CUP....Carcinoma of the liver and spine of unknown primary origin. I posted this in an earlier blog and it still has not changed.

Deborah is doing as well as to be expected at this time. She is very tired at night and we are so thankful for the help she has received from everyone. As summer approaches we will have to put our heads together to establish a routine for Noah as well as make it possible for Deborah to be able to go to the hospital. I told her tonight we will find ways and help to make it all work out. One Day At A Time.

Joyce Meyer stated in her daily devotional guide today that we must place our faith in God and through his power we can do whatever it is we need to do. She defines God's grace as God's power to help us do whatever it is we need to do. Our family has placed our faith and trust in God and we know that God is God, god is good, and God always does what is best for his people.

Please continue to pray for Scotty's strength, Deborah as she travels back and forth to Charlotte, my mom as she continues to help with Noah and for the doctors as they try to decide what is the best treatment for Scotty to fight this ugly disease.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend !