Fund Raiser Bus to Blackhawk Casinos

If you weren't on the bus to Blackhawk with us, you missed a really fun time. Wendy & Patti planned this whole trip and they did such a great job. Once everyone got on the bus, they sold raffle tickets for a box load of donated gifts (and some that the average person wouldn't want or know what to do with). Everyone got one and as far as I know they loved what they got, well maybe not Rick Rogers. He got a sprinkler and a pair of pink garden gloves!! I can't wait to see him working in the yard! Or maybe Heidi Gaiser who ended up with a small tub of screws. Or Larry Reck who couldn't wait to go to the front of the bus to get his gift (unstead feet will land a person in someones lap or hands to help steady a person). This raffle took the entire trip so we didn't have to watch the road or get car sick. There was no time for that! Once we got to the casino, we got players cards that helped keep track of points played. As far as I know there was 4 people that really won big!! We had a great time and wish all of you could have gone with us. We may do another trip later so I will let you know. I want to thank everyone that went with us! The support is awesome and for you to donate to the Hope Fund is so helpful. Robbin and I have use this money for our travel to Chicago. Our insurance is doing so wonderful with a lot of the expenses but they don't cover everything and this money pays for that. God Bless You!

We're Home Again

We got home yesterday around 4:00 and I was in lots of pain so went straight to bed. This pain was from the chemo which effects my muscles...very painful to walk. Good thing I got home before this pain started! Robbin got us unpacked and started laundry before I woke up. Patti had to go to work to get trays ready for surgeries on friday. She got home around 7 and brought us supper so no worries about eating. Like I needed more pizza! It sure wasn't as good as Gino's Chicago Pizza! But very thankful that she was thinking about dinner so her dad didn't have too. Patti was very glad she was able to go with us so that she could see exactly what the treatments are and was able to talk to my doctors. I pray that this gave her some peace knowing that I am in good care with this cancer center. Both Robbin and Patti have been so much help making sure I was able to get going in the mornings for my appointments. Breakfast and coffee was always there as was the shuttle to take us to the center. I didn't have to think about anything but my treatments. That helps me so much! Love ya both!! If any of you would like to go with me sometime, just let me know and the center will set everything up for us. Thanks for all the prayers!

Chemo Treatment

Patti, Robbin and I arrived on the 31st of August. I had done some research into the hotel opinons that we have. They offer 5 different ones so I thought since Patti was coming with us this time, we would stay in the "Illinois Beach Resort".....spa, swimming pool, hot tub, beach to take those nice walks on, and a beautiful lake view. This all sounds great, right? Let me tell you, don't ever stay there. It was the most disgusting, dirty, rude employees, place we have ever seen. For a hotel to place cancer patience in, it really should be very clean. I won't go into details because you can figure that out for yourself. We called the Candlewood Suites (were we stayed last time) and there came to pick us up in less than 30 minutes. We unpacked and went straight to bed. It must have been close to midnight. The next morning we got up and went to the big city, Chicago. Patti had never been there so we really wanted to show her some of our favorite spots (shopping of course). We were able to do that, have dinner ("Gino's Chicago Pizza"..YUM)and take the train back to Kenosha. Must have been close to midnight. The next morning, today, we had to be at the hospital for an appointment at 9am. I met with my nurse to get the port accessed then met with the doctor. Everything went well. It amazes me how thorough all the doctors and nurses are. My appointments always last at least 30 minutes. These people don't want me going home with any unanswered questions. They're always willing to spend as much time with me as I need. Next was my chemo and hormone shots. Ouch!! It took about 1 1/5 hours. Seemed very quick and easy. YEA!!! We brought all our things back to the hotel and went to the outlet mall. It is always good to walk and stay active after my treatments so that the meds will work through my body to prevent muscle stiffness. Shopping always does the trick. We went to dinner at a restaurant called Brat Stop. They have a little store there where you can buy the brats and cheese. Guess what we are bringing home? We returned to the hotel and packed our bags and will be going home tomorrow. Should arrive in denver around 2:30. Once again thank you for all the prayers. Time for bed, it must be close to midnight.