Ted was back in the hospital on the 26th to take on round two of his chemo. He flashes his "v" onto victory sign. So proud of his courage. He is doing well . This chemo is different than the first round.
His numbers are on track, that is what the nurses and drs are telling us.
The chemo is a stronger version but not a 24 hour drip. He gets two 2 hour drips, twelve hours apart. He gets eye drops 4 times a day. The "drunk" test is actually checking his balances. Thankfully he is passing each test. We have been masking up and walking down the hall and back.
This is the T-shirt my daughter Liz's family got him for his fishing trip coming this spring. He really loved it. This picture was taken at home after we spent a couple hours with the family. He was gaining strength each new day. I will ask that you will pray for Ted or send good thoughts his way. The prayers you all sent up for us has truly helped us thru . We so appreciate everyone of you. XO
Layla got a new purple guitar from her "Gigi" She certainly looks happy with it. Her daddy Brock, played next to her here.
Max got to visit some life animals at the Nativity right before Christmas.
Little brother Luke was truly loving being placed on the back of a burro. We did not get to cuddle the little kids at Christmas...could not risk germs. We have a whole lot of hugging to make up for once Ted is thru these chemo treatments.
I hope each and everyone of you enjoyed some family time during the holidays. I am wishing all of you a Happy New Year of love and good health. XO
Stay strong Susie....we pray for a good outcome and a restoration to good health...hugs and blessings as we begin 2019!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Betsy. I am so grateful for all prayers and well wishes. With the New year coming, I am dreaming of Ted being back to good health. Blessings xoxo, Susie
DeleteYes, I am praying for complete healing for Ted; his spirit looks strong. The kids are so cute with the animals.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terra. I so appreciate the prayers. Ted is staying up beat and always offers a smile.I missed having time with the little fellows this year. Blessings for a Happy New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeleteKeeping Ted & you too in prayer for full healing for both of you! God bless you both!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol, your prayers mean so much to us. I know Ted appreciates them too. Blessings to you and yours for beautiful New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeletePraying! For Strength, Health, and Joy....even through the the different way of living right now. God bless you both!
ReplyDeleteThank you Doris, your prayers are helping us thru this tough time. I feel God is on our side. Blessings to you and your family for a very happy New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeletePrayers for both of you. Love that shirt! Janice
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice. Ted laughed about that shirt, he really like it. Thank you for your prayers for us, we are grateful for each one. Blessings to you for a very Happy New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHang in there. Prayers going up and I have a good feeling about all of this. god is still in control. Prayers and Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Susie. I pray for you also. We all need to each other in our prayers. God is good. I believe in the power of prayers too. Blessings to you and your family for a happy New Year. xoxo,love you, Susie
DeleteI know you are looking forward to all those hugs and kisses from the kids soon! I am praying for healing and strength for you both and for the best year ever.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, I am always holding onto hope. I believe all the prayers coming our way are so helpful. I so appreciate all your beautiful posts keeping us positive. Blessings to you and your sweet family for a happy New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeletePraying for complete healing and strength!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. I hope and pray your new year is a great one. We are thankful for the prayers. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteKeeping you all in my thoughts and prayers, and sending healing wishes to Teddy....he's such a brave man.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who is undergoing the same treatment, I can't say it's been an easy time for her :(
Blessings to you in the New Year, may it be a Happy and Healthy one dear friend.
Hugs,
~Jo
Thank you so much for your prayers and healing wishes Jo. It means so much to both of us. I will pray for your friend. We all need those healing prayers. I am wishing you and your family a blessed New Year. xoxo, love, Susie
DeleteLove and prayers every single day from Texas! I wake up praying for you and Ted and throughout the day and before I go to sleep. The hard part is over and you are in the push it until it's done stage. Loved the photos! Hang in there, Susie! Louis Dean says to tell you he loves you! So do I!
ReplyDeleteThank you and LD, Linda. Your prayers mean so much to us and are greatly appreciated. Ted is keeping up his positive outlook. I know that all the prayers are helping us thru this rough time. I love you guys too. Blessings for a fun and love filled New Year,xoxo, Susie
DeletePrayers as Ted goes thru this next round and good health after he is through. Sending HUGS and PRAYERS your way dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa. Those prayers are helping us and mean so much. I do believe in their power. I appreciate the hugs too. :) Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSending prayers, love, and hugs as always Susie! You and Ted have such amazing strength and courage. I continue to pray for Ted's healing. I hope you are keeping yourself well too my friend! Also, thank you for the kind words you recently left on blog. I had such a beautiful Birthday/Christmas! Wishing you, Ted, and the rest of your family a wonderful New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pilar, you are so kind. I have welcome all the good wishes and prayers form everyone. I know that is why God is helping us thru this. I am so glad you enjoyed your Christmas and birthday. Blessings to you sweetie for a great New Year filled with love and fun, xoxo, Susie
DeletePrayers for continued healing. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the prayers. We are so thankful for all. Blessings to you for a very happy New Year, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm praying for your husband, and you, and your entire family. This is a difficult road but you are not alone. Jesus is with you all. Sending a hug and my prayers!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robbin. I truly appreciate your prayers and hugs. Ted and I do believe that God is helping us thru everyone's prayers. Bless you and your family, wishing you a wonderful New year, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGo, Ted, Go! You can do it and will!
ReplyDeleteAnd so will you, Susie. It looks like you had a beautiful holiday and I am sending all good wishes for a happy, health 2019 for you ALL!
Thank you Jeanie, All the great and kind prayers and good wishes everyone is sending our way have helped to keep us positive and looking forward to a new year of good health. I wish you and yours a Happy New Tear filled with love and health, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLove Ted's big smile and his victory sign! What a great shirt for a fisherman! 👍 Strong prayers will be contin ued. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay, your prayers are so appreciated. I am blessed with a great blog family. Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful new year. xoxo, Susie
DeleteEvery time I see Ted with a smile on his face during his treatments, I feel for him, and I'm so honored to know such special people that you both are, Susie. Your strength through all of this is amazing. That is the cutest picture of Layla and the purple guitar. Where did they ever find a purple guitar, I want one haha! That's nice that Max got to visit and pet the live animals at the Nativity. I bet the little ones were in awe with them all.
ReplyDeleteI wish you kindness in 2019, Susie, and good health for Ted. I will be saying prayers for him all throughout the new year.
love ya, my blogging sister.
~Sheri
Sweet Sheri, Thank you so much for the prayers. Teddy is a wonderful person and I love his positive outlook. that is helping us so much ...and the wonderful prayers and well wishes. I wish you and yours the best new year ever. I know your sweet babies will grow before your very eyes. I love you too honey. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI will keep Ted in my prayers, sweet Suzie. Here's hoping for a healthy 2019 for both of you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie. I am thankful for all the prayers and beautiful people who offering them. I am wishing you and yours a great new year filled with love and fun, xoxo, Susie
DeleteTed looks good and happy and full of hope. I am continuing to pray for all of you. Hoping he will continue to have good numbers and the treatments will blast that cancer out of him forever. I love the shirt how fun is that!!! He will make that trip I am sure of it. Prayers sweet friend. Let's use our power of prayer to make 2019 the year of good health and wonderful adventures.
ReplyDeleteLove you sweet friend.
Kris
Kris, All your kind words are so very much appreciated. I am ever so thankful for everyone out there and there kind hearts. I think Ted's will power positive thinking and all the prayers are going to bring him thru this. He will be wearing that shirt fishing. :) Blessings to you and yours for a beautiful new year. Love you, blessings,xoxo, Susie
DeleteAnd a blessed and Happy New Year to you. Many prayers winging their way to God’s throne for continued healing. And many best wishes for comfort, peace, and even joy right in the midst of it all.
ReplyDeleteVee, Thank you so much. I know what you are saying about in the moment...Ted and I count each good day as a day to be happy and thankful. Praying you have a wonderful new year of good health and happiness, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHappy 2019
ReplyDeletePrayers
Thank you so much Brenda. We are so grateful for your prayers. Blessings to you for a great new year, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI continue to pray for you guys! I love the fishing shirt. THe crochet hat made me smile. Its darling.
ReplyDeleteAnd what? A purple guitar? How cool is that?!!
Happy New Year!
Lisa
Thank you Lisa for the prayers. Teddy dil made the hat for him. . Each day is a day closer to be healed and coming home. That purple guitar is like a toy, but Layla loves it. Blessings to you and yours for a happy new year. xoxo, Susie
DeleteHello Susie, I'm so glad that Ted's numbers are on track and that he now has round one over. He has such a marvelous smile! His name is on a not taped to our kitchen cabinet where I see it every day and pray for him while I'm cooking. Also on the list is another blog friend's husband's name, battling another kind of cancer, and an amazing young girl named Selah Grace who is the bravest child I know fighting cancer. I'm believing that all three will be restored to health.
ReplyDeleteSending love to you, dear Susie,
Dewena
Dewena, As my daughter was taking me to the hospital to visit Ted, he called my cell and said his cancer dr. had dismissed him to come home. I am not sure what all is happening, but Ted's number are so good and the cancer is still in remission from the first treatment. Of course it's lots of nursing and dr visits while home too. So this is a good sign from God. Praying for your friends also. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,love Susie
DeleteContinuing to send prayers heavenward on your and Ted's behalf. So glad that so far so good, and praying it will continue to be that way. Soon you will be able to hug those kiddos again. God bless you both.
ReplyDeleteWill remember you all in my prayers. God bless!
ReplyDeleteI hope Ted gets better quick and I love that he has a spring fishing trip to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteted looks good here...ready to fight and to be victorious!! i certainly hope so!!
ReplyDeleteand on a side note, i LOVE the purple guitar!!!