In the grand spectrum - Chad is doing good and has received so many blessings. So please don't feel we are unappreciative! But if you're out there and have a prayer or good vibe to spare - please send one his way for healing. He was doing some strenuous activities the other night and ever since his belly has been sore. Well it's always sore but I think it is worse than usual. Sore to the touch and sporadic pain from what I understand.
We take this life one day at a time now. Thankful for every moment. For his sake, I wish his moments were a little less painful. :( Thank you in advance for your time, thoughts, prayers and love.
This is the story of Chad's fight against Appendix Cancer. On January 7, 2015 Chad found out just how special he was when he was told that not only did he have Cancer but it was extremely rare and very aggressive. Chad has always taken life by storm - so why stop now? Some may have crumpled and fell but the soldier in him took over and he decided then and there he had an infinite number of reasons to kick Cancer's ass. The road will never be easy but he will fight - and he will win.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Role Reversal
For the past week I have been the sick one and Chad is taking care of me! Okay, not really but he did buy me some medication. Damn summer cold.
A brief update on the Cavitt front. He is doing decent. He had a couple good days where I would even throw the word 'normal' around *gasp*! Then his pain came back and pretty much remained consistent.
He did a somersault onto the bed the other day (Which should, in itself, speak to how well he is doing lol) but I think he's been paying for it ever since. He's been having much more pain, cramping and nauseous - comparable to what it was like during the earlier days. He is feeling 'better' today - but not good. I don't know if it was the activity or some Chinese food we had just not settling well... Regardless, a couple tough days.
Cancer sucks. It never leaves your mind. I read this entire blog between last night and this morning and sat here blubbering like a baby. What a journey. To those of you still out there following along - thank you. Thank you for your love, kindness, support and prayers.
You our lighthouse in this crazy storm and you keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Thank-You.
A brief update on the Cavitt front. He is doing decent. He had a couple good days where I would even throw the word 'normal' around *gasp*! Then his pain came back and pretty much remained consistent.
He did a somersault onto the bed the other day (Which should, in itself, speak to how well he is doing lol) but I think he's been paying for it ever since. He's been having much more pain, cramping and nauseous - comparable to what it was like during the earlier days. He is feeling 'better' today - but not good. I don't know if it was the activity or some Chinese food we had just not settling well... Regardless, a couple tough days.
Cancer sucks. It never leaves your mind. I read this entire blog between last night and this morning and sat here blubbering like a baby. What a journey. To those of you still out there following along - thank you. Thank you for your love, kindness, support and prayers.
You our lighthouse in this crazy storm and you keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Thank-You.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
One Day At A Time
One thing is for certain, life is sometimes more manageable if you take it one day at a time. Chad has been back to work for about two weeks now and it's been touch and go. He was supposed to take it easy but he was put on some pretty strenuous jobs right away. He is preserving though because that is what Chad does.
His biggest problem right now is his cramping when he eats and absolute lack of appetite. Even this he can manage and deals with. However, the pain is the most difficult obstacle to overcome. He has a stabbing pain in the bottom left side of his belly button, which doctors contribute to scar tissue. He's been given medication and it has helped with some of the pain in other locations but this one remains constant and consistent. We're beginning to think there may be another, more serious reason for this but time will tell.
God willing, the pain subsides and he can just go one day feeling half way 'normal'. If it is something more serious, I hope the doctors are able to resolve it quickly, efficiently and without further complications.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and prayers!
His biggest problem right now is his cramping when he eats and absolute lack of appetite. Even this he can manage and deals with. However, the pain is the most difficult obstacle to overcome. He has a stabbing pain in the bottom left side of his belly button, which doctors contribute to scar tissue. He's been given medication and it has helped with some of the pain in other locations but this one remains constant and consistent. We're beginning to think there may be another, more serious reason for this but time will tell.
God willing, the pain subsides and he can just go one day feeling half way 'normal'. If it is something more serious, I hope the doctors are able to resolve it quickly, efficiently and without further complications.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and prayers!
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