Celebrating 41 Years Young

 We unfortunately spent his 41st birthday celebration in the hospital, and I say unfortunately only in the setting aspect.  If you would've asked me a month ago if Phil would see his 41st birthday, I had my doubts.  He was on oxygen, his kidneys failed, we are no longer doing chemotherapy because treatments are not working, and his health was failing rapidly.  However, he's been given a new kick start while off chemotherapy, and dialysis.  God's not finished with us yet, and I praise you God for all of these moments together.

He had a fever on Wednesday night, and with his white blood cells at a whopping .81 I took him to the ED kicking and screaming.  OK he might not of been that bad, but no way he wanted to go.  I am thankful he did, and grateful he's home.

His birthday was Saturday, and we enjoyed every ounce of a corn beef sandwich, followed by carmel apple cheesecake, and chased it down with root beer.  It was the best birthday dinner ever!  His appetite is  always a hit or miss with Phil, and that evening it was on!  His  appetite fluctuates as much as the temperatures here in Cleveland.  However, this seemed to be just what the doctor ordered, oh wait, probably not, but just what the wife ordered!

He is still doing dialysis, he has a radiation appointment tomorrow following his dialysis for new tumors on T5 - T11 on his spine.  It's his simulation appointment to set up for the real treatments.  It will cause him pain, so pray for him around 2:30 pm tomorrow.  They will fit him with a mesh like thing and bolt him down with it, and it will cause pain.  We are taking one day at a time, and enjoying each one we are blessed with.  Myeloma is a roller coaster to say the least.  However, God is steady and consistent for all of our needs. 

It has been many days in a row at the Clinic and it continues to be the same, but one thing for sure Phil is a fighter, and continues to amaze us with his power, will and strength.  I am not sure how I could do this somedays without all of your prayers, thank you all for praying for us.  God Bless.