Kelsey's surgery went as expected and the tear in her shoulder has been repaired. We will get to see her in about 45 minutes.
Thank you for your continued prayer support for a smooth and successful recovery.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wednesday, December 19th
Glen saw his esophagus doctor last week and got a good report. The scan they did showed no obvious signs of cancer anywhere. YEAH!!!!!!! He is still having some issues when eating, but no tests can be done for 3 months to allow the chemo to be out of his system. He also needs to gain some weight before they start more tests. Overall this is good news and he is looking forward to celebrating Christmas with the family.
We all went to Christy and Phillip's house in Jackson this past weekend to celebrate Trace's 8th birthday and to watch the children's Christmas play at their church. We had a great time playing games, eating, and enjoying the play.
Jennifer and I are back in Jackson tonight preparing for Kelsey's shoulder surgery tomorrow afternoon at 1:00. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. The surgery should take about an hour and we will stay here with her while she recovers, before heading to McMinnville for Christmas. Courtney finished her last day at school today and she is staying with Peggy and Glen for a few days while we are in Jackson.
Thank you again for your continued prayer support for our family. I will update again once Kelsey is out of surgery and at home recovering.
We all went to Christy and Phillip's house in Jackson this past weekend to celebrate Trace's 8th birthday and to watch the children's Christmas play at their church. We had a great time playing games, eating, and enjoying the play.
Jennifer and I are back in Jackson tonight preparing for Kelsey's shoulder surgery tomorrow afternoon at 1:00. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. The surgery should take about an hour and we will stay here with her while she recovers, before heading to McMinnville for Christmas. Courtney finished her last day at school today and she is staying with Peggy and Glen for a few days while we are in Jackson.
Thank you again for your continued prayer support for our family. I will update again once Kelsey is out of surgery and at home recovering.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Praise Report - Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
Glen has finished his last round of chemo and went in last week to have a PET scan to determine what progress has been made with the treatments. He got the results back yesterday and we have great news to share. The high grade lymphoma is GONE, the low grade lymphoma is in REMISSION, and the spot on his esophagus (which the doctor thinks may be scar tissue) is smaller than it was in the last scan. He has an appointment with the doctor who did the esophagus surgery on December 13th to check out the spot and make sure that is okay.
At this time, there are no more chemo treatments scheduled. Glen will have blood tests done every 3 or 4 weeks and the doctors will follow the results to determine if any further treatments are needed. We pray that he can start to gain back his strength now and feel much better.
Thank you again for all of your prayer support and we hope that you and your family have a great Christmas holiday. I will continue to update the blog to let you know how Glen is doing and also to keep you updated on our family.
At this time, there are no more chemo treatments scheduled. Glen will have blood tests done every 3 or 4 weeks and the doctors will follow the results to determine if any further treatments are needed. We pray that he can start to gain back his strength now and feel much better.
Thank you again for all of your prayer support and we hope that you and your family have a great Christmas holiday. I will continue to update the blog to let you know how Glen is doing and also to keep you updated on our family.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving
2012 has been a very difficult year for our family in a number of ways, but we still have so many reasons to be thankful during this Thanksgiving holiday.
It was difficult watching Glen suffer through his esophageal cancer surgery, the weeks of recovery, and then through 6 rounds of chemo to fight the lymphoma. However, we are praying that with good results from his PET scan and a good follow-up visit with the esophagus cancer surgeon, he will regain his strength and be able to manage his cancer with maintenance doses of chemo. He is a man that I admire very much and I am so thankful to have him as my father-in-law. We look forward to spending many more holidays with him.
It was difficult watching Peggy suffer through her back problems while Glen was recovering from his surgery and starting chemo. However, she has now recovered and been able to travel to Jackson for events for her grandchildren and went on her annual Christmas shopping trip with Jennifer, Christy, Judy, and Caryn for her birthday. She is such a blessing to our family and is responsible for so many holiday memories and traditions that we will always treasure. I am so thankful to have her as my mother-in-law.
It was difficult to hear that Courtney would need to have her heart valve replaced. However, with new technologies that were available, the doctor was able to replace the valve through a catheterization process that did not require open heart surgery. As a result, she only spent 1 night in the hospital, only missed 3 days of school, and was back bowling 1 week after the procedure. It is such a joy to watch her participating in a team sport in high school and having so much fun. I am so thankful that the efforts I have made to raise money for the American Heart Association have helped fund the research that has directly affected Courtney's life.
It was difficult to watch Kelsey struggle with her decision of where to go to school this year. However, in the end it has been a real blessing for her. She decided to transfer from Western Kentucky University to Union University, as well as change her major from Musical Theater to Nursing. She has made new friends and is enjoying being at Union. Since Phillip is a youth minister at a church in Jackson, Kelsey is able to live off campus with them and is only 3 miles from campus. She is adjusting to having 3 small kids in the same house with her and finding the right mixture of studying on campus and at home. She is also singing with a praise band at church and enjoys being a part of their youth group. She also just started working at Macy's in the mall in Jackson. She has had troubles with her shoulder for quite awhile and recently discovered she will need surgery to correct the problem. Fortunately the surgeon is a friend of Phillip and Christy and was able to work her in for surgery in December. She will be recovering through Christmas and while she has classes through her J term. Prayers for her during this time are definitely appreciated. I am very thankful to have her at a Christian school, being involved in a local church, and for Christy and Phillip allowing her to live with them. I am very fortunate to have them as my brother and sister-in-law.
It was very difficult losing my job back in May. I had known for awhile that it would happen, but I have no doubt the timing was in God's plan. Since I was not working, Jennifer was able to go to McMinnville and help Peggy and Glen during his recovery and while Peggy was down due to her back problems. I was also able to spend more time with Kelsey and Courtney. In fact, Courtney and I bowled about 5 days a week for most of the summer during the Kids Bowl Free program. I will admit it has been harder finding a job than I had anticipated, but I also know that God has a plan for me and I have to be patient and continue to seek His guidance to find my next job. I am very thankful to have a loving wife, a supportive family, and faith that God will see us through this.
I am also very thankful to have friends and family like those of you who read this blog faithfully. I thank you for your prayer support and pray that God blesses you and your family during the holiday season.
It was difficult watching Glen suffer through his esophageal cancer surgery, the weeks of recovery, and then through 6 rounds of chemo to fight the lymphoma. However, we are praying that with good results from his PET scan and a good follow-up visit with the esophagus cancer surgeon, he will regain his strength and be able to manage his cancer with maintenance doses of chemo. He is a man that I admire very much and I am so thankful to have him as my father-in-law. We look forward to spending many more holidays with him.
It was difficult watching Peggy suffer through her back problems while Glen was recovering from his surgery and starting chemo. However, she has now recovered and been able to travel to Jackson for events for her grandchildren and went on her annual Christmas shopping trip with Jennifer, Christy, Judy, and Caryn for her birthday. She is such a blessing to our family and is responsible for so many holiday memories and traditions that we will always treasure. I am so thankful to have her as my mother-in-law.
It was difficult to hear that Courtney would need to have her heart valve replaced. However, with new technologies that were available, the doctor was able to replace the valve through a catheterization process that did not require open heart surgery. As a result, she only spent 1 night in the hospital, only missed 3 days of school, and was back bowling 1 week after the procedure. It is such a joy to watch her participating in a team sport in high school and having so much fun. I am so thankful that the efforts I have made to raise money for the American Heart Association have helped fund the research that has directly affected Courtney's life.
It was difficult to watch Kelsey struggle with her decision of where to go to school this year. However, in the end it has been a real blessing for her. She decided to transfer from Western Kentucky University to Union University, as well as change her major from Musical Theater to Nursing. She has made new friends and is enjoying being at Union. Since Phillip is a youth minister at a church in Jackson, Kelsey is able to live off campus with them and is only 3 miles from campus. She is adjusting to having 3 small kids in the same house with her and finding the right mixture of studying on campus and at home. She is also singing with a praise band at church and enjoys being a part of their youth group. She also just started working at Macy's in the mall in Jackson. She has had troubles with her shoulder for quite awhile and recently discovered she will need surgery to correct the problem. Fortunately the surgeon is a friend of Phillip and Christy and was able to work her in for surgery in December. She will be recovering through Christmas and while she has classes through her J term. Prayers for her during this time are definitely appreciated. I am very thankful to have her at a Christian school, being involved in a local church, and for Christy and Phillip allowing her to live with them. I am very fortunate to have them as my brother and sister-in-law.
It was very difficult losing my job back in May. I had known for awhile that it would happen, but I have no doubt the timing was in God's plan. Since I was not working, Jennifer was able to go to McMinnville and help Peggy and Glen during his recovery and while Peggy was down due to her back problems. I was also able to spend more time with Kelsey and Courtney. In fact, Courtney and I bowled about 5 days a week for most of the summer during the Kids Bowl Free program. I will admit it has been harder finding a job than I had anticipated, but I also know that God has a plan for me and I have to be patient and continue to seek His guidance to find my next job. I am very thankful to have a loving wife, a supportive family, and faith that God will see us through this.
I am also very thankful to have friends and family like those of you who read this blog faithfully. I thank you for your prayer support and pray that God blesses you and your family during the holiday season.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, November 14th
Glen is in the 2nd week of his 6th round of chemo and is doing okay other than being tired and weak. Once he finishes this round of chemo, he will have a PET scan on November 29th to see how effective the chemo has been at fighting the lymphoma. He will also see the doctor who did his esophagus surgery on December 13th for a follow-up.
I am taking a training class this week trying to add a certification to help polish up my resume. I am still looking for a job, but know that God has a plan for me and will show me the right job once He is ready.
Courtney had another bowling match today for McGavock against East Literature. She had her highest series of the year (293 - 94, 103, 96) and won 2 of her 3 games, losing the last game by only 2 pins. She has one more regular season game and then the district tournament. We are still bowling in a Family Fun league on Sunday nights and we just finished the 1st half of that league.
Jennifer is leaving tomorrow for her annual Christmas shopping trip with her Mom, sister, aunt, and cousin. Kelsey is coming in Friday night and Saturday I am taking her and Courtney to see "White Christmas" at TPAC. This is very special for Courtney since she saw Kelsey portray Judy Haynes in the Keeton Theatre's version of this musical a couple of years ago.
Please continue to keep us all in your prayers.
I am taking a training class this week trying to add a certification to help polish up my resume. I am still looking for a job, but know that God has a plan for me and will show me the right job once He is ready.
Courtney had another bowling match today for McGavock against East Literature. She had her highest series of the year (293 - 94, 103, 96) and won 2 of her 3 games, losing the last game by only 2 pins. She has one more regular season game and then the district tournament. We are still bowling in a Family Fun league on Sunday nights and we just finished the 1st half of that league.
Jennifer is leaving tomorrow for her annual Christmas shopping trip with her Mom, sister, aunt, and cousin. Kelsey is coming in Friday night and Saturday I am taking her and Courtney to see "White Christmas" at TPAC. This is very special for Courtney since she saw Kelsey portray Judy Haynes in the Keeton Theatre's version of this musical a couple of years ago.
Please continue to keep us all in your prayers.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thursday, November 8th
We had a great time in Jackson this past weekend. We got there early Saturday morning and the kids shopped at Target for things to fill their Christmas shoeboxes, then we all (including Peggy & Glen) went to the movie theater and saw "Chasing Mavericks". The movie was very good, but had some emotional scenes that caused some of us to get "misty-eyed" or flat out cry. :-)
After the movie, most everyone went to the Flea Market, while Courtney, Glen, and I went back to the house and watched the end of the UT game and got some rest. Later in the afternoon, we went to Longhorn's to celebrate Tanner's birthday and opened gifts when we got back home.
Sunday morning we all went to church and celebrated with Kelsey as she was baptized by her uncle Phillip.
After church, we ate lunch and started preparing for Kelsey's birthday party. She had several of her friends from Union come over and several from the church youth group. They roasted hot dogs, ate snacks, made smores, watched movies on an outdoor screen in the backyard, and played many games outside. Glen and Peggy headed back to McMinnville after lunch and we headed back to Hermitage shortly after we ate supper, since Courtney has to get up at 5:30 for school.
Glen started his 6th round of chemo on Tuesday and is doing well thus far. Jennifer went to McMinnville on Wednesday morning to help Peggy do some major grocery shopping, then spent the night and most of today with them.
Courtney bowled in her first match for McGavock since her heart valve was replaced 2 weeks ago. She bowled well, but lost all 3 matches against Hunter's Lane. She bowled 99 & 93 the first 2 games, but lost to her opponent who bowled 120 & 110. You could tell she was a little tired the last game and a little frustrated and lost to a different girl 71 - 61. She was glad to be back bowling though and is looking forward to bowling with me again Sunday night in our Family Fun league.
Thank you for your interest in our family and for your continued prayer support for us and Glen and Peggy.
After the movie, most everyone went to the Flea Market, while Courtney, Glen, and I went back to the house and watched the end of the UT game and got some rest. Later in the afternoon, we went to Longhorn's to celebrate Tanner's birthday and opened gifts when we got back home.
Sunday morning we all went to church and celebrated with Kelsey as she was baptized by her uncle Phillip.
After church, we ate lunch and started preparing for Kelsey's birthday party. She had several of her friends from Union come over and several from the church youth group. They roasted hot dogs, ate snacks, made smores, watched movies on an outdoor screen in the backyard, and played many games outside. Glen and Peggy headed back to McMinnville after lunch and we headed back to Hermitage shortly after we ate supper, since Courtney has to get up at 5:30 for school.
Glen started his 6th round of chemo on Tuesday and is doing well thus far. Jennifer went to McMinnville on Wednesday morning to help Peggy do some major grocery shopping, then spent the night and most of today with them.
Courtney bowled in her first match for McGavock since her heart valve was replaced 2 weeks ago. She bowled well, but lost all 3 matches against Hunter's Lane. She bowled 99 & 93 the first 2 games, but lost to her opponent who bowled 120 & 110. You could tell she was a little tired the last game and a little frustrated and lost to a different girl 71 - 61. She was glad to be back bowling though and is looking forward to bowling with me again Sunday night in our Family Fun league.
Thank you for your interest in our family and for your continued prayer support for us and Glen and Peggy.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Saturday, November 3rd
We are heading to Christy's (Jennifer's sister) house in Jackson early this morning to celebrate our nephew Tanner's 12th birthday. We will also be spending the night and going to church Sunday morning, where Kelsey will be joining their church and be baptized. Then Sunday afternoon, Kelsey is having a birthday party as well. She turned 20 on October 27th.
Glen and Peggy went down on Friday and will be staying til Sunday also.
Glen and Peggy went down on Friday and will be staying til Sunday also.
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