August 27th

Hi everyone, we just got back from Kirk's doctor visit just a few minuutes ago and this is what we know. Kirk has now completed six chemo treatments which is how many that Dr. Swan wanted him to have. He went over all of Kirk's records and bloodwork and decided not to do anymore chemo right now but to run some more tests. His weight is holding, he didn't gain any this time but the last two chemo treatments really seemed to drag him down a little more than usual, but he didn't lose any either. He eats really well and the doctor was very impressed with that and he isn't in any pain which is also a big improvement from when he started. All in all, Dr. Swan thinks that he is doing very well and is pleased with the results so far. Next week Kirk will go for a PET Scan, which he has never had before, and a bone scan. Then we will see Dr. Swan again in two weeks to get the results. Hopefully these will show that everything is clear and he can continue to recover from the chemo and get his strenght back.

He did have a birthday this past Friday and he received so many wonderful cards and gifts and had dinner with about thirty of his best friends last night. He enjoyed it so much. It's hard to believe that he has went through so much and for him to be out and about is just wonderful.

Thank you all for your continued support. Your prayers have helped get us through this each and everyday. We appreciate and love you all!

God Bless!
Kirk and Laura

August 8th

Hello to all, I hope everyone is staying cool during this hot weather and is having a nice summer. Well today Kirk finished up his 6th chemo treatment. This is how many they had intended on giving him so hopefully this will be his last. Probably by next week they will start sceduling tests to see how things look. Bone scans, CT scans and I am going to request a Pet Study which has never been done but is very good at detecting cancer. If all goes well this will be over and he can continue to recover. He is still gaining weight two more pounds this past visit and out of the forty pounds he lost he has gained back twenty-five so he is doing very well. We go out when he feels like going somewhere like to eat or to the movies. So he is getting out and doing some things which is also good.

As soon as we start getting tests results back I will post to let everyone know what is going on. Sorry I haven't posted as often but there hasn't been a lot of news but I soon as I know anything I will be sure to let you know. As always, thanks for your thought and prayers.

God Bless!

Kirk and Laura