Journal entry by Debbie Heiman — 1/29/2017
I realized today that it's been 11 days since I updated about Scott. He made it through chemo last week, but it's starting to hit him.
Life never slows down for our family, but I'm thankful. I choose to focus my energy on others and to do all that I can while I have the chance. God has given me the ability to keep going for our family when Scott gets too tired. It still amazes me that he pushes himself even when he can barely stand on his own two feet. He is a warrior!
He made sure that he was at all of our kids' basketball games this weekend. He helped me by getting Tyler where he needed to be so that I could be at our school's open house. These things aren't easy for him when the chemo is hitting him so hard, but he never complains! No one would have any idea how awful he is feeling by looking at him. He doesn't even tell me, but I know him too well for him to hide it.
Please join me in praying for him this week. I would truly appreciate prayers for a fever free/hospital free week!
Like I said before, I'm thankful for our busy life! I feel so blessed to be busy, because an idle mind has too much time to worry. This busy life has me pretty tired out though! Time for me to sleep. God Bless your week ahead!
Journal entry by Debbie Heiman — 2/3/2017
I am so thankful that Scott had a fever free week and was able to avoid any extra visits to Froedtert! The week after chemo is always the worst!
He wasn't able to rest much this week, due to being so busy, but he has handled it pretty well! The biggest problem this week is being tired. He has been going to bed around 8, so that's helpful. He needs rest to keep going strong like he is.
Tonight we have tournaments in Mukwonago. They will be there all day tomorrow too. It's for B team basketball, so we have Tyler on the boy's team and Hannah on the girl's team. That will keep us busy.
I just wanted to send out a quick update to let everyone know that Scott is doing pretty well! Our prayers were answered once again! Thanks be to God!
I know we're not completely out of the woods for the past round of chemo, but his counts and energy level should start improving soon. He has 1 more week off before chemo starts on February 13th again.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Much love from the Heiman family 💜
Journal entry by Debbie Heiman — 2/8/2017
Scott had labs drawn today before his appointment with Dr. Charlson. His counts all look good to go ahead with chemo next week. His liver counts are all a little elevated. This seems to be the trend with Scott. Dr. Charlson doesn't seem to be concerned about it.
Next week will be round 5 of chemo since his surgery in June 2016. Scott will have one more round of chemo in early March. He will have a PET scan at the end of March. That's as far ahead as we're looking right now. We're not sure what will happen after that. The PET scan results will help us decide.
Scott has lost 2-3 lbs at every appointment since chemo started back up. It's not do to a lack of food intake. He is eating pretty well most of the time. Of course there are days when he isn't feeling very well. Again, the Dr. doesn't seem to be concerned, so neither will we. He's trying his best to put on some weight. I told him that most people have the opposite problem. He would happily take their weight for them.
Scott and I are really looking forward to a weekend alone! My sister Jenny and her husband Jonathan are staying with our kids for the weekend at the end of this month. We're getting our plans all figured out. This weekend is very much needed for both of us! I'm so thankful that they are blessing us with this time away!
Thank you all for the continued prayers as Scott keeps fighting this monster. It's been a long 22 months for our family! God has helped us get this far, and we know he'll continue to help us keep fighting.
There is always so much on my mind. We are working on all of the things that need to be filled out for Lexi to attend Wisconsin Lutheran High School next year. I can't believe we'll have a high schooler already! Yikes!
I better try to pray myself to sleep before midnight. Morning rolls around way too fast! What better way to fall asleep than talking to God? He's a Good, Good Father! Anyone know that song? Ok, God Bless you all! Good night. 💜
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