Hey Everyone!
On Tuesday, November 22nd, Ken had his fifth round of chemo and we received the results of the latest round of CT scans. We were told that the legions in Ken's liver and lungs are shrinking. Therefore, we can definitely say that this is stage 4 cancer. This isn't the news that we were hoping for, but in trying to stay positive, at least there was no growth. In the upcoming month Ken will have a PET Scan which will give us more information about the activity in the legions and tumor. BUT...moving on better and happier...like I said, we have lots to be thankful for...
Earlier last week, we received a package courtesy of the staff at Canaan Elementary School. It was full of such goodies as pajama pants, wool socks, cookbooks, heating pads, books, games for us to play at chemo and so much more. Special thanks to Midge and Gail for the Whole Foods gift card. We were able to buy lots of fruit and veggies that we juiced! And to Lisa for taking the time to duke it out with the postal service! :) The package was such a nice surprise and it's so comforting to know that even though we're here, we're still apart of the CES Family!
On Thursday, Ken had the privilege of going to watch the Denver Broncos win over Rex Ryan and his obnoxious Jets...sorry Brenda! Many, many thanks to Eric and Joanne for the tickets!! Ken was seated in the end zone where Tebow scored the winning touchdown...a memorable night for sure! And thanks to Kris to being Ken's personal chauffeur and showing him around Sports Authority Field...literally! :)
This past weekend we were able to spend time with friends bowling...a "sport" that Nicole is epically bad at. However, it was great seeing everyone and getting out and trying to be normal. A special thanks to Ryann and Brandon for Ken's new Iowa sweatshirt and to Kurt and Michele for the new sweatpants! Now Ken can cheer for Iowa in style and in comfort!
And the packages keep coming! On Monday we received a package from Phil, Brenda and families. It was loaded with plenty of tea and hand warmers, a yoga DVD...which Nicole is super excited about, and lots more. Even Lily and Cookie got some goodies! The best item in this package...the cooking apron Ken is donning in this picture...now Nicole's personal chef gets to look the part!
At a time of year when we are lead to reflect and think about all that we have to be thankful for, our list can go on and on. Ken and I would like to thank our families for their unending support throughout this difficult time. Cappy and Jim for always being at our beck and call, whether it be for us or our doggies! Our friends here in Colorado who have become like family, thank you for treating us as such. Our friends back east, we love and miss you and even though we don't talk as much as we'd like, we think of you often. The medical professionals who are making decisions about Ken's treatment, the nurses who administer his chemo, and the new people we meet at chemo every week that help really put life into perspective. The Chili's regulars who are like an extended family. And most importantly, each other...because no body should have to go through this alone.
We hope that you all had a wonderful thanksgiving and have a list just as long as we do of things and people to be thankful for!
Love Ken & Nicole XOXOXO
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