We've Had an Amazing Week

We had a lot of "firsts".

Dom got up on his tractor and bush-hogged the driveway.  It was tough for him to use his left leg on the clutch, so he's going to wait a couple of weeks before he tries it again.

He drove us to Slidell in his Silverado for flu shots on Tuesday.  Drove over 100 miles.... interstate, back roads and main roads.  It did wonders for his attitude.

Today, he drove to Physical Therapy.  They're now working on his upper body strength and added weights to his feet for leg lifts.  They're VERY pleased with his progress.

Recently, his oncologist upped the dosage of his Gabapentin to 900 mg. per day.  It's starting to kick in.  He's experiencing shooting pains running from his calfs down to his feet.  That's a GOOD THING!

Thank you for the continued prayers and good wishes.  He's a man on a mission!

It's Been a GREAT 2 Days!

We're finally starting to see light at the end of this dreary tunnel.

Yesterday we had an appt. with Dr. Becker at the Northlake Neurological Institute.  http://www.northlakeneuro.net/

Nice, nice guy.  He spent probably 40 minutes with Dom.  Checked his reflexes, etc.  We're going back on Thursday for some type of "nerve testing".  I believe that it will entail electricity, pins, rubber mallet, etc.

He reassured Dominic that he's had plenty of Chemo patients in the same boat.  We're very hopeful!

Later, we went to Physical Therapy.  He's really busting his ass and performing better each session.  He finally realizes that he's getting stronger.

Which leads us to today:

He got out of his wheelchair and got into his Silverado truck!  Took it for a spin around the property with NO PROBLEM!

That did wonders for his attitude!

So..... we're feeling GREAT today!  Thank you for the continued prayers and thoughts, gang!