Dear family and friends. One more week down, treatment #13 done and 28 more to go. Last one should be April 1. We have had great accommodations provided by the cancer society. Last week right down town Tulsa at the Crown Plaza....Have made an interesting observation----Holiday Inn Express... great continental breakfast, free paper, free local calls, free internet connection and computer provided in quiet room....Doubletree, and Crown Plaza.... Great Room only....EVERYTHING else costs....guess those staying there don't have to watch their petty cash!Chris is feeling the effects of his treatments. Very tired, needing to rest often, light stomach and on light foods the last 2 days. Hoping the 2 day rest will help. We've found oatmeal, cooked fruit and muffin breakfast at Cracker Barrel works well, snacks morning and afternoon and then maybe baked or grilled chicken, and vegies for evening meal....Just needs to eat small amounts at a time as treatments are working on colon and intestines. We will be staying in an apartment this week so will be able to fix what he needs to eat. Have to keep proteins high probably with liquid supplements. Trying to exercise 3 times a day for a short period. We're trying to do things to keep positive outlook. With treatments in the middle of the day we have exercise and breakfast in the am, then an afternoon snack( usually ice cream) a little exercise,then a good meal around 4:00 and exercise around 6:00 and wind down for the evening with movie or TV Lots of rest and short naps in between. There is a good mall where we can walk, rest and get a snack where we go to the movies. Hopefully the weather will soon warm up enough to sit and walk out side... Must get busy and get the laundry started....GOOD TO B HOME!
Colleen

Dear Friends and family, Well one more week about done. We were fortunate to have a lot going on this week. On Monday we had lunch with Tim, Mandy and little G. Got to hold little G. Sure is growing and cute as a button! On Tues. we had lunch with Tim and Lee Daniels, some very OLD friends. Wednesday we traveled to OKC to watch our grand daughter, Carlee play basketball. It was sure good to see her again. We had a little visit after the game while we ate.(see a pattern here? Always food included.) Thursday after treatment we decided to take in a move and of course on Fri. we will head home so we'll be sure and be there for homecoming. Chris is doing well. He's beginning to feel some discomfort but so far no pain and appetite is still good. We have exercise equipment here we use every morning and continue some Brenda sent. This week, Holiday Inn Express is providing us with a very nice room with a great breakfast included. Chris does seem to tire more readily but spirits are still good. We really enjoyed our visit with Tim and Lee and Carlee. I'm rambling on so will quit for this week.Will be in contact with you later. Keep those prayers coming. Love to all
Colleen

Dear friends and family, Just a note to let you know that things are going as planned. We had a GREAT time at the super bowl. We were sittiing 16 rows up from where the winning touchdown was made. Enjoyed the party with family and friends after the game. Sure gave us a good boost for the weeks ahead. The treatments take about 15 min. so spend the rest of the time doing some workouts that Brenda set up for us, eating and going to the mall (where we can walk even though Chris's knee is really giving him trouble). Chris is doing OK so far, and is trying to rest as much as possible. We're planning on being home for the week-end then here during the week. Probably will be moving from motel to motel as Cancer Society is trying to get us some discounted rates for a few days. We're planning on going to OKC next Wed to Carlee's game, so that will give us a break. There are a lot of things to do down here so hopefully we won't get bored. Love to all and keep those prayers coming.... love to all
Colleen