Thursday

We have at least one HAPPY occupant in our home! Yesterday we had a visit with Ron's thoracic surgeon in Victoria.  The doc said that the chest x-ray from last week came back clear, the cancer had extended a bit into the muscle, but NOT the lymph nodes. Finally, the doctor said Ron can use his teeth again!

Yesterday's menu included a Wendy's chocolate frosty, yogurt, and gelato. Today's included beef broth (with shredded beef pieces) and a bowl of fresh watermelon, strawberry, and peppermint salad. He has no diet restrictions, other than quantity. He will be eating many small meals each day from here on out.

He's still having some pain where the chest tubes were, and isn't moving a whole lot yet. His feeding tube is due to come out in about 3 weeks when we next visit with the thoracic surgeon.

The weather has been gorgeous! Our garden is blooming and growing like crazy. I'm so grateful we get to spend more time at home so I can putter around out there.