Round Two

After a week-long hospital stay, we are happy to report that Paul has regained some strength, has boosted his appetite, has found a pain-killer that works more efficiently, and has unearthed his sense of humor again. Although he wasn't able to go to the Benefit Friday night, he is well aware and very humbled by everyone's support.

Tomorrow is round two of chemotherapy. This is the dose that was delayed due to his hospital stay. So, we are well aware that the chemo might knock him down again; we are still thankful for the benefits of the hospital stay and perhaps more aware and ready to act when the chemo side-effects emerge. Steph has been a trooper, an extraordinary student of cancer and chemo, and continues to be an employee, a wife, and a mother. She has trumped any multi-tasking feats previously held!

Brother John is coming up from Bismarck tonight to spend time with the family, and he will go with Paul in for chemo Tuesday. Steph has been working with the support staff at Altru and thought it may be good for the girls to see where their Dad is getting treatments. So that is the plan for Tuesday.

Again, continued thanks for your support.

P.S. The new look of the blog is because nephew Ben thought the other one didn't really "look" like Uncle Paul. Hence the BMW motorcycle - one of Paul's favorite toys.