Not a smooth week.

Well, the Chemo and Doctor visit was just what we suspected. I had swelled a bit so she thought maybe the break was not such a good idea. Then the voice change and chest congestion she fought maybe some vocal cord paralysis caused by the tumor so for all that, she was encouragedto order a CT scan on Thursday, which Cindy and I wanted anyway since it had been a while. The other pains in the legs and hips she did agree with me that they were probably from the walking and that it was up to me to continue it. I think I will. Took the Chemo, got a bit goofy Monday as usual, but it wasn't too bad. Sleeping pattern was wrecked so no blog last night.

Tuesday was a busy day and my body cooperated all day. It was kind of nice . Mike and I did a lot, especially the need to fix my computer which brought it down for the day so far and may have some residual problems tomorrow so don't be alarmed if I miss another day. We took a few kids up to Butler Tech for an early childhood international culinary experience and it was just marvelous and fun to be with school kids again. The BT culinary kids prepared foods from around the world for the pre-schoolers and asked our exchange students to stand in and answer questions from each of the different countries and of cour we all got to enjoy the wonderful food too.

Then we spent the rest of the day fighting the computer but rewarded ourselves with a nice family dinner at Red Lobster so Carrie and Bill could taste their first lobster. A good time was had by all.

Tomorrow Mike and I have a full day together visiting my friend Dick who started his hip replacement surgery on Monday up in Dayton, and my Aunt sherry in Columbus. That trip will bring us through Springfield where we will take some pictures of the old houses we lived in when Mike was a kid and to lunch at the greatest sandwich place in the world, Mike and Rosie's Deli. We both can't wait. My highlight also will be hours of quality time to talk to a son that I don't see much an enjoy very much.The picture is him him enjoying a Disney ride with my gran daughter Lizzy. She is just so beutiful and I miss seeing her more. It has been a true blessing having him around and enjoying our talks. I am very proud of him, his family and his accomplishments in the bank and each of them fill me with pride and happiness as a Dad. Our trip tomorrow will be wonderful. Then we will come back energized to attach this stupid computer with vigor and get it fixed before he leaves because he has been my eyes and fingers and allowed me to work 10 times faster, so we really need to get it done.

It will be a full day for sure, but a fun day. A day I'll cherish. So much this week has reminded me of my simplest of blessings and how rich they make me. May those same blessing surround all of you. You are loved.