Not much new

Fred continues to be much the same. He sleeps a lot. However, if he's sleeping--he doesn't feel too much pain.

Karen is coming down Wednesday to help me get Fred to hospital (KMH) for his outpatient proceedure. She will also help this technical cripple to have her home phone number transferred to a cell phone.

For those of you who read the update on Fred's weight and didn't figure out that I meant he should never weigh LESS than I--now you know.

My children were raised with one of my oft said lines; "Don't listen to what I said, listen to what I mean!" Can you believe they turned our just great--as well as being skilled in insight?

You will be informed as soon as we find out if the proceedure worked.

Grandkids

Here they are! The sled in the pix belongs to William H. Sinkenberg the great grandfather of all. Oma Lois road on this sled with Auntie Norie when they were small enough to fit.

Update

Fred continues as before. However, he will have a procedure that will (hopefully) take away his pain. It will be done on Thurs. morning. We should know right away if it works. We will keep you up to date.

The kids were here and gave him some "entertainment" . However, he was stressed by the pain.

Mary and Lily aired me out at IKEA. We had a lot of fun. Felix joined us and we dropped Mary off and got a grand tour of the farm. Felix showed Lily the horses and all of the stuff that Aunt Mary lives with. He was in heaven.

Its Snowing!

Well, it is still snowing around here. I did some blowing but thanks to Dennis a gentleman came here last evening and plowed us out.

Thank goodness we don't have to go anywhere. Fred is finished with chemo and doesn't need to see Dr. Hadar until the 13th.

He has been sleeping most of the time. His pain seems less today. He ate a little more today than yesterday.

Todd and family will come today. Matt will drive down and may bring Joe with. Lily is going to spring me for a day at IKEA. Also we get to see some of the grandkids.

Last time!

Fred had his last radiation treatment today (for pain). We then went to the Hospice office which is very close to the hospital. He saw his nurse and they did some stuff. She will come to the house tomorrow to change his cassette and needle. I would like to convince them that I can change the cassette as it always runs out at inconvenient times. Then another nurse must be sent out to do the job (really a no brainer). I am sooooo cheap.

Fred did have a busy day (busy these days) and is really tired. His pain meds have been increased. His appetite has decreased. He weighs l87 lbs. This has to stop! It was in our wedding vows that he could never weigh more than me. Well, he has another 62 lbs. to go. But I'm getting nervous.

At last

Okay, the title has nothing to do with Fred's condition but rather the condition of our computer and phone system. It is up and working. Thank you Mary Jennifer (she's a lot of points ahead for the "Favorite Child" title). However, Fred and I know that her brothers, being of a competitive nature, will rise to the occasion and break their manly necks to overcome her lead.

And now to the business of Fred's cell game: His last radiation treatment will be tomorrow. Just in time before the weather turns.

His pain remains the same and he is handling his situation like the great guy he is. The great thing about him is that he has no idea how great he is. If you know him you know what I mean.

Will keep you all posted!

Happy New Year!

So far Fred is doing fine at home. We both are more comfortable with this situation.

The nurse from Home Health Care was just here to change bags on his pump.

He is still not eating very much but I keep trying.

Todd, Matt and Mary are here tonight. Todd dealt with the rotoruter guy and Matt is working on getting our telephone and computer service functioning.