Happy Memorial Day

We hope everyone is having a safe and relaxing Memorial weekend enjoying family and friends.  We are certainly trying to make the most of it.  Bill continues to heal from his surgery and is getting stronger each day.  He is taking longer walks with Fanny and me and even participating in a little yard work.  

He has a follow up appointment with the oncologists tomorrow to discuss "next steps".  We are hopeful that things will continue to go our way and we will get to the beach in 5 weeks.  We're also looking forward to participating in the Relay for Life (Bill's Lifeguards) on June 20 up in Northern KY with the kids.  

I am no longer working at U of L.  Everyone there has been so wonderful and I miss being a part of the College of Ed, but I decided I needed to be a full time nurse for now.  So we're trying to take advantage of the freedom and time, just doing things we want to do.  The stronger Bill gets, the farther we can reach.  Travel is still a part of the long range goal.

Please keep in touch, we love to hear from you.  Thanks for your continued positive thoughts and prayers.  Holly

Home Once Again, Yeah!!

Bill was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  We have been able to enjoy a very nice Mother's Day weekend at home.  He is feeling pretty good considering he still has staples in his belly.  Things seem to be progressing in the right direction for now.  Keep those positive thoughts coming his way, they seem to be working.  

We are scheduled to go back to the surgeon on Tuesday morning to have the staples removed and make sure everything is still going according to plan.  So, for now we are enjoying this beautiful weather, our family and friends and taking it easy.  Your cards, letters, emails and phone calls are always so kind and encouraging.  Thanks for continuing your support,  it means so much to both of us.  

We hope to get back to working out and getting around in the "hood" soon.   Holly

Update

Bill continues to heal and make progress, we are hopeful that he will get to go home very soon. He has been given the go ahead to eat soft foods so he had a cheese omelet this morning.  If he is able to tolerate the soft foods, we're in good shape and should be given the okay for discharge.  In the meantime, we are trying to keep a positive attitude and enjoy the amenities here at University Hospital.  

We'll keep you posted on the his progress and let you know when we get home.  He is anxious to see his Fanny, she has been vacationing at Emily and Eric's for the week.  As always thanks for keeping us in your prayers.  Holly

Surgery #4

The surgery yesterday went well with very little drama thankfully.  The docs were able to remove one tumor about 2-3 inches in diameter and 10 smaller ones.  They saw no signs of cancer in any other organs in his abdominal area which is very good news.  He had a good night and is in no pain this morning.  He is expected to get out of bed and sit in a chair for a while today, they want him moving around as soon as possible.  So, that will be our goal for today.  

He is in good spirits, no pain and talking about eating.  Of course he cannot have anything to eat yet, maybe not  for the next two or three days,  but having an appetite is a good thing for Bill these days.  Hopefully he will get the okay for food soon.  

At this point we don't know how long our stay in the hospital will be, we're thinking about a week if all goes as planned.  We're trying to stay positive, the staff at University are top notch so we know we're in good hands.  As always, thanks for keeping us in your prayers.  Holly