What a Difference A Year Makes

Today is the one year anniversary of Don's terminal diagnosis. We have had many ups and downs during the last year and thank each and every one of our family and friends who have been there for us and with us. You will never know how much your support has meant to us.

June Update

We went to the doctor today for Don's June visit and learned everything remains the same as our last visit. The doctor said the CT scan was the same and that was a good thing - there was no change since the scan last year at this time. His blood test went from 307 to 309, but again, the doctor said that is not even a change, those numbers are as good as being the same. The doctor was very happy with Don's progress and told him to keep drinking the shakes!!

I know Don wishes it had been lower but I am good with everything staying the same - at least it is not worse. I know he wishes the blood clot blocking his portal vein had been smaller, but, it WAS NOT LARGER and that means a lot to me. He has been feeling very good since his last blood test so I don't think there will be much change in his energy or stamina. I think he just needs a little pep talk!

On another note, we attended a school this weekend to learn more about Don's nutritional shakes and met many other people with successful health stories related to Arthritis, Lupus, cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and weight loss. They were a wonderful bunch of people and we really enjoyed meeting everyone and spending time with them as we learned more about the nutritional shakes.

Gone Fishin'...again

Don and Douglas took off this morning to do a little fishing. They didn't stay out long because it was very hot, but they had fun and brought home a little dinner.
Before he could go fishing he had to catch some bait so he threw out his trawling boards and caught some live shrimp!!! Last June I never would have dreamed we would have a picture like this this June - we are truly Blessed.

It's Raining Babies!!

Our family continues to grow and in the last two weeks Don and I found out we are expecting three new great nieces or nephews, two in the fall and one early next year. Don's nephew Bill and his wife, Marlene live in Seattle and are expecting their third child in October. My niece, Lorie and Chad are expecting their first child in November. Last but not least, my nephew, Mike and his wife, Karen, are expecting their first in Feburary. Congratulations!!!

Happy 80th Birthday, Aunt Jessie Mae

Last Sunday we attended a surprise birthday party for my Aunt Jessie Mae. We had a good time visit with everyone and it was a beautiful day for a party!
Gayle, Don, Kathy, and Larry pose for a picture while we wait for Aunt Jessie Mae to arrive.
We all posed with a picture with the birthday girl. In front are Kathy, Gayle, Missy, and Linda. On the second row are Roy, Janet, Larry, Aunt Jessie Mae, Don, and Me.

Slow News Week...

Sorry I did not update the blog sooner, but I have not taken any pictures lately other than Don barbequing the other night. It rained the entire weekend of Memorial Day and we just ran errands and hung around the house. The weather has been nice so far this week so Don has decided to go fishing tomorrow - I'll let you know how that works out for him!
One day they'll have a smlog and you'll be able to smell how delicious the aroma was in the yard.
How many times have we seen those dogs waiting patiently for a scrap. Don gives them little tidbits as he cooks and then they get a bone or two while we eat.
And last but not least, it's you know who suffering from a steak bone hangover...

A Busy Week!

Saturday we spent the afternoon celebrating Evelyn Trahan's graduation from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science Degree cum laude!! Evelyn's sister Helen and I went to Kindergarten together and have remained friends through the years. Congratulations Evelyn. Their next family milestone is set for next May when Helen and her fiance Steve get married in Hawaii!!
Heading out to try his hand again at fishing. This time he had better luck and caught a few trout - he was happy about that!.
Emma, Don, and Hooch relaxing together.