Popeye Arm.....

Kevin's IV malfunctioned and his arm swelled up making it look like he had a Popeye arm.  I can't believe how big it is....the pictures don't do it justice.....

Kevin....being funny...

Kevin trying to put his Oxygen back on...he usually misses...LOL

 

 Just wanted everyone that is far away to see Kevin....

Another night.....

 Kevin is getting poked AGAIN....ugh...

It took them a while to take get the IV in....he is having a rough time...

 Kevin's back itched...so he thought this would help.....

Here we go again...another night in the hospital...you can see by the pictures that Kevin is in good spirits...although there are moments it overwhelms us both...but we will be just fine.  We got word from the doctor tonight that Kevin is VERY anemic and if his iron levels don't improve, he will have to have a blood transfusion.  We are hopeful that tomorrows test results will work in his favor and he will be well.  Just one more thing we need to watch out for.....we also found out that he is a bacterial infection and was immediately started on an antibiotic.....we are hopeful that the antibiotics will take care of this problem in good time. 

Finally Access to the Computer....

Problems with the computer yesterday....no internet....no power supply.....so we bought a new cord (thank you for going and getting it Brianna and Justin)...we are now back.

Yesterday was a rough day....Kevin wanted to get up and around but was limited in movement because of some of the tubes....we requested the removal of a tube so he could get around and unfortunately it took nurses about 6 hours to make it happen....but it was done and he got to take a walk....

Last night was rough.....discomfort....alarms going off (oxygen was low)....and one hungry man....but he made it through....

So...it looks as if treatment is going to be life long for Kevin....he will always be battling cancer; however, I just want to say...we will beat this, there is NO doubt in my mind!!!!  We will have a long happy life together.  He will start his treatment in about three weeks or so....what that ends up being we are not a 100% about what lies ahead...as we find out...we will share.  I know that many of you have emailed, texted, and called....I apologize that we haven't contacted you thus far...but we are working on that...we truly appreciate all your love and support...I just can't say it enough...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Hoping that sleep will come....

I have read of others experiences in situations like this; however, I never imagined that I would find myself watching someone I love going through this.....Kevin has been trying to get rest but sleep won't come...the pain and discomfort from surgery is taking its toll.  He will grimace in pain one moment and then be asleep from exhaustion the next....minutes later the cycle starts again....a continuous loop of pain and minutes of sleep.  The doctors are working hard to try and find a medication or combination that will bring relief and may have found success with a combination that might finally start to work...time will tell.

It is difficult to watch a loved one go through this...but I know he is strong...I know we will get through this.....please know how grateful we are for all your love and support....you are all so important to us and we appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.

Post Surgery Update.....

Kevin's Surgery went well and they were able to get most of the tumor out; however, they did find other tumors throughout his abdomen.  We now know what type of cancer we are dealing with and expect to go over treatment options with the Oncologist tomorrow.  We will let you know as soon as possible what we learn.

Thanks for all your love and support.

Surgery Day.....

Well, the time is drawing near to have this mass, which we have named Jabba.  It will be nice to have the surgery behind us....hopefully we will hear BEFORE surgery what type of cancer it is and what type of treatment we are looking at....
On a more humorous side.....we took some pictures last night and thought we would share them.....

 My Sweetheart....Kev

Kevin and I being silly.....

 Kevin took this picture of the clock and board.....

The clock so everyone would know that I finally feel asleep

and the board so everyone would see that what I wrote....

Kevin took pictures of me sleeping to show everyone that

I really am getting rest......see clock above

  Kevin....trying to sleep...

 Kevin is finally fell asleep..

 Us trying to be our own photographer...