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April 14

WOW, it has really been a long time since either of us have blogged. I am sure you are all wondering how we are doing and to be honest, not so good. The weight loss journey has taken a back burner in our lives. We are still trying to eat healthy, and it would seem what our bodies are telling us now is that we will just maintain our weight until we can get a handle on our emotions concerning our dad. As for dad, he has had 14 radiation treatments so far and 3 chemo treatments. He is starting to show the side effects that come with the chemo. Dad has been switching between Jack and myself for the time during the week for treatments and then going home on the weekends. He has been extremely tired the past 4 days. I surprised him yesterday by bringing his 80 yr. old sister to his house to visit...he politely excused himself and went back to bed. ( Very unlike dad ) Stacey, Jack, and I have been going up to his house each weekend that we can...there is always at least one of us there. This past weekend, Jack and Stacey were there and worked in his yard for him and then I came up on Sunday with my Aunt. We have been trying to keep dads weight up and it has been quite a challenge. For example, on a Thurs. he was weighed at his radiation appt. - 168 - and then just 4 days later on Monday they weighed him again - 161 ! That is a HUGE loss in such a short time. We were able to get him back up to 165 last week but this morn at the radiation he was down to 159. He seems to lose weight when he has had the chemo in his system for a couple of days. We have also done some research on chemo and the effects that herbs can do to help. We have him on Ginsing, Astragalus, Vitamin C, Iron, and Muscle Milk for protein. They all have seemed to be helping.

We do THANK all of you for your thoughts and prayers! We believe the prayers and good wishes are working in a powerful way. Even dad has commented about everyones prayers working miracles because he feels much better then he thought he would. We will keep in touch as much as we can to keep you all up to date. Until then, God Bless and keep up the great work on your journeys.

~ Wendy

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	Jim and Christi's Million P...wrote: you two are succeeding in your journey - to be focusing on the people, and not food - to be able to realize that food is fuel and how to fuel your father is amazing - and I hope you know that we are all here - praying, and waiting to hear from you when you can - this never was about a one time thing - this has been about life - and you are letting us share in part of your life. Blessings and hugs, ~Christi Apr. 14
	Dollywrote: Our thoughts and prayers continue with your Dad and your family also. Such an accomplishment on your part to maintain! Stay strong! Apr. 14
	Michellewrote: Thank you so much for the update on you guys and your dad. I would say that maintaining through all of this is a HUGE VICTORY. Your dad is so blessed to have such loving and caring family supporting and nurturing him with love through this. I will pray for his continued strength and comfort. Shanz Apr. 14

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