You know there is something to be said for " there is power in those that pray in numbers". Last night, they pulled the tube out of my dad that was collecting all the drainage. The Dr. came in this morning and told him that he looked a lot stronger and he wanted to release him to go back to the hotel. He still has to stay around the area for a while to make sure there are going to be no problems; but atleast he gets to get out of that hospital bed. He has been there for a month now. He is going to then be sent home. He has decided that he missed home so much that he wants to take his initial 6 chemotherapy treatments here at home; because the Dr. said that he would get the same standard treatment with those anywhere because there were certain guidlines that they have to follow. Then he will Go and take the rest of the treatments (28 of them) in North Carolina at Duke University.
I can not even begin to tell you how mentally draining all this has been on us all. I find myself getting tired for no reason these days; I guess it is my body's way of telling me to slow down a bit.
I have not recieved any more donations today; so there is nothing new there to report. The latest screenshot from my paypal account reflects the current donation standings. I know that my dad is very happy about that. Ofcourse, he already has that money spent on the $550.00 copay that his medicare required him to pay when he was first put in; but he didn't have the extra money at the time and they told him they would just bill him. Lord KNOWS how much a month at Johns Hopkins is going to cost....
Anyway, I am pretty tired tonight. Yesterday, I took the kids to the lake to go swimming and the ALL got burnt! But it was such great fun watching them play; then we had a picnic. Wasn't much ya know; but to kids, it doesn't take a whole lot. Just knowing their parents are there and things are good in their world is enough.
Thank you all for your time in listening and talking with me. I especially thank you all for taking the time to get to know my family. I know that they all love you. My kids even know what you all are doing. Everyday, they come and ask me how much money has been donated to their papaw. So they understand what you all are doing is a gift. And I am so thankful to share this with my kids. I think it is a lesson they will never forget. I know that your all love and kindness is going to spill over to them; because one day they are going to look back on this and become a gift giver too because of your kindness you have bestowed upon their papaw. So please know that what you are doing now, will not be forgotten. You will all be remembered in the minds and hearts of my children and you in turn are paving the way so they become gracious gift givers such as your self.
If you would like to give a gift in the form of a donation please click this link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=lmidkiff%40zoominternet%2enet&item_name=Paul%20Thompson%20Cancer%20Fund&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8
If you can not afford even $1, then please pass this information along. Or send a letter to my father using the same email address. I assure you that every dollar and every letter will reach him! Thank you so much for your loving hearts!
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Lori
