Donnie went for his clinic visit today (Friday), and praise the Lord, it wasn’t a catastrophe like it was on Wednesday. We did a lot of “preventative” steps so he would not get so deathly ill. Even though the round trip takes us 3 hours, and it does exhaust him, it was much better today. He agreed.
He finished his last Neupogen shot today (the medication that boosts his immune system). A praise is that his while blood cell count never dropped below normal. Unfortunately, one of the side effects of this medication is that it gives him flu-like symptoms. So…on top of his first round of chemo, he sort of gets the flu. No wonder he doesn’t want to hold his eyes open. He will see Dr. Z on Tuesday, and we will keep you posted on the plan of care.
Tomorrow is our family Christmas. We are very excited to have all our grown babies and our grandbabies together! It is always very special. We are having professional pictures taken at our home this year, so we are all looking forward to that. So hard to get all of us together. It will certainly be special!!! Pray that Donnie can have some energy to enjoy his babies (he’s pretty weak). Thank you for all your love and prayers!!!!!!!!!!
21 replies on “December 26, 2014: Preparing for our family Christmas”
You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you had a good day today and an even better one tomorrow. May God be with you through this tribulation.
Tina you are so special and strong. I loveyou guys so much. Enjoy those babies. They are beautiful…like you
Aunt Dell
Donnie, I have been thinking about you all day. I imagine it’s been a pretty big day with all the family. I sure hope you have been able to enjoy those babies today. I know they sure love their Pa! I know their Pa loves them too :-). I pray they have put a smile on your face as always. Continuously praying for you….always. I pray you have a better day tomorrow….one day at a time sweetie.
Love you brother!
Sis
See there! My fingers are still so bloated that somehow I sent the post before I was done typing. Anyway, Hope you had a great day. We’re thinking of ya and praying for ya. See y’all soon. Love you guys
Hi Donnie and Tina,
It’s now the evening of the 27th, so I hope your family Christmas today was all that you guys hoped it would be. And I’m sure you guys are completely exhausted. I was tired after only a few hours at Mom’s, and so bloated from all the food, I had to come home for nap
Thinking of you and sending prayers to you Donnie! I love all the pics of your family that have been posted. May God continue to watch over you and the doctors with your treatment.
We are praying for you guys. He is an amazing man and doesn’t deserve this. You are so strong Tina. Tell him he has love and prayers from. The Bronx coming his way.
Enjoy your Christmas today with hour family. I’m happy to hear everyone will be there to celebrate with you. We love you!
So glad to hear that yesterday was a little better. I am sending thoughts your way as you celebrate Christmas with your beautiful family.
Love, Ashley
Hoping you feel a bit better. You’re in our thoughts & prayers. Lots of love! Brian & Lauri
Hoping you all had some extra special Christmas time together. Thank you for the updates. We LOVE seeing the pictures. All our love to your amazing family!!
Sending prayers daily!
Hugs,
Elizabeth Kevin Andrew and Cara
So glad to hear that things were better today. We pray you have a wonderful family Christmas celebration tomorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family daily.
Love it. You deserve a good day. Enjoy tomorrow. Love your babies and be loved. We love you Dose.
Rose & Dar
I’ve never been good checking my emails, however, I check them daily now As I am always inches to see how you are doing Donnie. I am so grateful to our Lord that the treatment went much better today. It is exciting about your family Christmas tomorrow! God is so good! 🙂
So glad to hear about the good white blood count. Hope Donny is up to enjoying a very Merry Christmas with the whole family. How wonderful everyone will be there!
So glad to hear today was a better day and hoping each day will have better moments.
Praying God will grant you and your family a positive day tomorrow filled with unbelievable memories to cherish.
Love you both so much. Your constantly on my mind.
Xoxoxo
Take a breath, enjoy the day, loads of love and prayers coming your way…
So glad to hear today was a better day!!! We are praying that tomorrow is a blessed day for Donnie, Tina and the whole family!!! Much love, John, Kim, Michael and Lauren
Dear Mr. Donnie (The Jolly Rancher Man),
I will always remember our acorn fights outside in the parking lot of my dad’s office space…you always took the time to play with us and we always knew you would have jolly ranchers too! Thank you for the role that you have played in my life and for being there for our family when our parents began their business. Knowing we always had a friend next door to play with made growing up at the office fun!
I recall going to dinner with you and Mrs. Tina a few years ago when I was still looking for what I should do with my life. I am very blessed to say that I have now found the Lord’s calling upon my life by working in senior long term care in an Alzheimer’s community. I am now living in East Tennessee and finishing up my masters in business administration at Carson-Newman University. I plan to graduate this May and finish my assisted living administration license. (Mom and Dad are hoping for me to return closer to home!)
I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for having acorn fights and teaching me how to love God with all of my heart.
Love,
Miriam (fountain head) Wilson
Donnie and Tina I am praying you will have a wonderful day filled with love and laughter with your family tomorrow. Hoping Donnie is able to enjoy a nice meal and spend time with all your precious grandchildren. Prayers for healing sent your way each and every day.
thank you Lord for giving donnie a good day today . praying for your best Christmas ever tomorrow..get lots of rest tonight..Lord watch over this family and give them a fantastic day tomorrow..love you Donnie and Tina..thanks for the beautiful pictures..keep on keepin on. you love him Lord and we love them too. take care your sister in the Lord Linda
Looking forward to our Christmas tomorrow!