10.7.2008

Dad continues to take care of his physical self which in turn is caring for his emotional self. Exercising has always been an important part of dad's day and regardless of any diagnosis he has received he has maintained a healthy exercise routine. Dad reminds us often that he most likely would not have had the positive outcome following each of his surgeries had he not been in such good physical condition going in, we couldn't agree more. Each time someone inquires as to how he is doing dad exclaims "doing marvelously well", regardless of the number of times I have heard him say this I continue to be amazed at his energy, enthusiasm, and faith.

Dad is in week three of chemo and radiation and we are now starting to see subtle glimpses of side effects: mild fatigue, and minor blistering of radiation site. Mom and dad took a drive up to the pasture this evening to check on the horses.

Note to self: stand up and kick up exercise routine, if a man with brain cancer can do it you certainly have no excuse!