Living!

We are determined to keep living and refuse to let cancer run our life. It would be very easy to sit at home, be sad, and give up. Ken, more than anyone, lives EVERYDAY to the fullest! He is an inspiration for me and so many others. So, we decided we would follow through on our plans to vacation in Utah with my family. It was a much needed break! Leaving only one day after Ken's treatment was risky, but we were determined to keep living. We introduced Stella to the wonders of Utah and enjoyed taking her sledding and watching her excitement as she experienced snow for the first time. Ken and I were also able to catch our first ski runs of the season and snow shoe through fresh alpine powder.

Round 2

It's been a bit more challenging to find the time to update the blog these days. Stella learned to crawl last week and the baby proofing has yet to begin. She is also working on not one, but two new teeth. So when she's not moving about the house, Stella is just a tad bit fussy. The good news is that Ken's second round of treatment went significantly better than the first. He had Rituxan last Thursday and Chemo on Friday. His pain/nausea level was much more manageable this time around. He never even took a nausea pill. The difference is likely attributed to the new steroid the doctor gave him, but I like to credit the loads of ginger I incorporated into our diet the week prior to treatment. Who knows. Either way it worked!