On to the next cycle...

It's been awhile since I blogged last. I am still in Hawaii with my family. There are currently 13 of us here with another 18 extended family arriving today. The weather has been great with lots of sun! I am unfortunately sick with a terrible cold. I think this might be the first time I've been so sick in a couple of years. I think the stress of the last six months is finally catching up with me. Hopefully just a few more days and I'll be back to new.

Now, on to Kavan. He had a great Christmas with his family. I was very sorry to miss it.










He's feeling better after his stint in the cross cancer institute but remains on some pretty heavy duty antibiotics. I think, at times, he feels pretty groggy from all these medications.

Today he had another follow up with his oncologist to determine whether or not he is fit to have chemotherapy next week. The good news is that his blood counts are high enough that he can start his next round of chemo. While this is good news, I am somewhat apprehensive about Kavan starting his next round due to the events of the last couple of weeks. I am hoping that as his radiation is further and further away that he starts to bounce back more quickly.

Have a good weekend all!



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He's free!

I am happy to report that as of 2pm today Kavan was released from the hospital. He's white blood counts have somewhat stabilized and though they are still far from normal, they are now at a safer level. This news made me so happy. I feel as though I can enjoy my time in Hawaii now, though it seems that I frequently think how much Kavan would enjoy it here.

I miss you already kav!



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Day pass

Today Kavan's neutrophils climbed to 0.6. Almost enough to warrant discharge from the hospital. He was given a day pass from the hospital, meaning he was well enough to go home for the day. He's required to return for the hospital for the night in order to ensure he remains well.

Let's all cross our fingers that he is completely discharged from the hospital and he can put this whole ordeal behind him.

I am writing this and the next bunch of posts from the island of Maui. It was extremely difficult to leave Kavan and I was quite upset yesterday. It was a tough decision. My entire family has decided to spend Christmas in Hawaii and as family members age these types of holidays are especially meaningful. So, for the next couple of weeks Kavan and I will have to chat over FaceTime and text messaging. Kavan, I love you and miss you already!


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