On August 22nd we went up to Huntsman for another
chemotherapy treatment. Rick’s mom was
able to join us. After completing the
labs, the Dr. informed us that Rick’s white blood count was too low to do
chemotherapy. Ever since the last chemo
treatment, Rick just hasn’t felt very well.
He couldn’t get on top of the nausea and the fatigue. The Dr. was able to get him stronger
medication to help stimulate his appetite and also help with the nausea. Even though he wasn’t able to have
chemotherapy, the Dr. ordered some fluids for him to receive that day. I think he was quite dehydrated because he
was struggling with eating and drinking.
During the week, Rick’s legs were hurting quite a bit. It felt like he had a pulled muscle so they
had us go and get an ultrasound. While
we were there, they said that Rick had some blood clots in his legs so he had
to start giving himself shots of blood thinner.
Based on a few of these issues, we were kind of happy that Rick’s body
could take a break from treatment and get stronger. On the down side, we wait two more weeks to
fight the cancer again.
Even though Rick has been struggling, he finds a way to
attend the important things that we have going on. Our grand daughter Nina was baptized, we went
to the Alpine Days parade with our kids, we have attended different Temples and
had a dinner with my brother and sisters and their spouses. Also Rick spoke in our Stake conference last
Saturday night. His topic was “Faith is
a choice.” He did a fantastic job!
Yesterday Alanah Muir from the Carollo office stopped by and
showed Rick a plaque that was awarded to Carollo as California’s top design firm for 2016. Rick was excited to see the plaque because he’s
been working almost exclusively in Southern California for the last several years. I know Rick really misses seeing all his
friends at Carollo Engineers.
My sister Susan, sent me a quote last week. She didn’t know who wrote it, but I sure liked
the message.
“Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.”
We are hoping and praying that the treatments will be
affective on the Cancer and that Rick won’t have too many side effects. We are also praying that his white blood
count will be high enough to continue with the treatments next week. As always, we love you and appreciate the
many prayers on our behalf.
Love,
Rick & Jana
Our thoughts and prayers continue for your family. Larry and Stefanie Sparks
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Temples, Alpine Days, Nina's baptism, SPEAKING IN STAKE CONFERENCE?!? Color me impressed!! So happy Rick has been able to have the strength for such events! I would have loved to hear his talk. I'm certain it was wonderful. Thank you so much, Jana, for putting these updates together. I'm sure it's draining and takes a lot of time, but I really appreciate you doing it! And I love knowing more specifics that we can pray for. Sending all our love each day. Oh! Side note: since Tillie has been reunited with Nina, she's now internalized who "Rick" is on my bracelet. She's now acquired her own bracelet and wears it on the daily. And, in case you were curious (surely you were!), those bracelets make a great teething toy for babies in a pinch! 😆 So, thanks for that too! 😘 Xoxoxo melis
ReplyDeleteContinued thoughts and prayers from So Cal for Rick, Jana, and the family. We miss Rick down here and look forward to his return at some point. Rick's approach to this battle is truly inspiring. Strong Like Rick Indeed! - Jess
ReplyDeleteHi Rick,
ReplyDeleteJust checking up on you. Keep up the fight. Hope to see you at lunch soon.
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