Hook 'Em Horns and 400 paces

Dad did really well today. The physical therapist got him up without his pain medication, he walked the halls for around 400 paces and sat up to watch the Longhorns beat OU!!! He stayed in the chair for the whole game, ate lunch and walked again before he got back in bed and took a nap. He actually didn't have any extra pain medication all day until it was time for bed. This is great for him! His back is tired/sore, but not in pain.

All of his labs look great, he didn't need any extra IV fluids. He took a long nap this afternoon after his workout and excitement of watching the Longhorn victory. And Sharyn---Thanks for praying for the Horns!!! :) Anytime the Longhorns win it helps boost Dad's spirits.

It sounds like he will get his second dose of chemo on Monday in the hospital and then possibly go home Monday or Tuesday. His bed at home is all ready for him, waiting. We are working on getting him a lift chair like the ones they have at the boutique. They fully recline, have massage and heat and lift to standing. This will help Dad while his back in healing, plus they are really comfortable for him to sit in. Now we just need to find him a tray to act as his temporary desk for his work stuff for when he works from home. It will take some time to rebuild his strength and he is itching to get back into the office with his troops. One of the guys at work is kind enough to let him use his office on the first floor so that he won't have to climb the stairs to get to his office. Stairs are difficult for him right now, actually I don't think he has tried stairs--to taxing on the back muscles. Instead he will work from home or out of the first floor office until he is back in fighting condition.

He has a routine of exercises he is suppose to do daily that the physical therapist wants him to do. These exercises will help his muscles regain their strength. Staying in bed for so long really weakens your muscles.

Thanks again for everyone who thinks and prays for Dad!!