First day.

Today was Kavan's first day of work. Like a proud parent, I had to snap a photo as we were out the door this morning.




I'm so proud of him. He will be training at scotiabank downtown for a few months and then later moved to another branch. I know that he will succeed at this job because he has an infectious personality and people seem to gravitate to him. He had a good day overall and just seems tired this evening.

Tonight marked another day of crazy Edmonton summer weather. Never a dull moment!




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Good Weekend!

Another great weekend. Kavan has been feeling very well.

Yesterday we attended the wedding of Katie & Brian Curley. Kavan and Katie went to high school together. What a beautiful wedding! We had a fantastic time at both the ceremony and reception. Katie and Brian got married at the oldest Catholic church in Edmonton. Their ceremony was short and sweet, perfect! It was close to my apartment downtown, so Kavan and I were able to walk. It's great that Kavan has been feeling well enough for a little physical activity. After the ceremony, we hit the patio at a close bar across the street. It was great for Kavan to catch up with all of his friends.

Kavan & Katie

Megan & Kavan

Kavan & I

At the reception, Kavan was able to enjoy some drinks and had nearly his full appetite. I think his eyes are still bigger than his stomach! We had a blast dancing the night away. Kavan has been having some pretty undesirable side effects from his anti-nauseant medications. He has been having insomnia and feeling like he is gaining weight. Yesterday, he decided to have a trial without the medications. SUCCESS! He was not nauseous!! Great news. Throughout this journey, Kavan and I have had several conversations about the fact that so much of fighting and beating cancer is in the mind. I think this is a good example of this.

The Baldies- Kavan & Jamie

Jessica, Kavan & I

Today will be a lazy sunday! I have a bridal shower to attend but I believe Kavan will laze about and enjoy the olympics. Tomorrow is a big day for Kavan. He starts his new job at ScotiaBank. How exciting!

DONE!!

Today Kavan finished his second round of chemotherapy! Overall, I feel this cycle has gone pretty well. Physically, Kavan has experienced some fairly minor side effects. He is occasionally nauseous and dizzy which has not impacted his daily activities that strongly. Like his last cycle of chemotherapy, he is taking two anti nauseant medications daily which are zofran and decadron. I think he has been experiencing the most side effects from the decadron as he is complaining it keeps him up at night. I've heard this is a common side effect. Hopefully life will return to semi-normal now that he is no longer using the medications for the next couple of weeks.

We have a busy weekend ahead of us. Kavan's good friend is tying the knot tomorrow! I hope he will be in the mood for some dancing!

Currently, Kavan and Evan has assumed the video game position on my couch. I am happy that Kavan is well enough to enjoy even the simplest pleasures.




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