A little update on dad:

Dad and his trusty side kick/best friend Rufus!

This past week dad finished his second round of chemo.  His body handled the chemo well, no real side effects, which is good.  He will have a follow-up MRI at the end of the month.  Dad is having some difficulty with memory and his balance.  He is still on a small dose of steroids to help with his balance, which does help.  His feet and ankles have been swollen quite a bit- more so his left.  His oncologist did an ultrasound to make sure there wasn't any blog clots in his feet- fortunately that came back negative.  Dad has been told to relax with his feet elevated with pillows- for all those that know dad relaxing and not doing anything for long periods of time does not suite him well but he has done well with it- even though it is difficult for him to not to anything.  Overall and considering the circumstances, dad is doing good.  Just enjoying each day at a time.

We, as a family want to thank everyone again for all the support that has been shown our way.  Through thoughts, prayers, delicious cookies, bread, all the other goodies, library days for the girls and especially the financial help that so many of you have offered to us at this time.  We are so grateful!  

Love, the Figgats