Seize today for it is a gift

Dad's cancer has not responded to treatment and has grown. His doctor has referred him to Hospice.

This was the worst news we could get yet as he said to me today, "I not going to die today and it's time to start living." He is catching up on calls to family today and spending time with Nikki tonight. He and I are heading to the beach house tomorrow and we are excited about getting into some much needed living.

No one knows how much time he has ahead of him but really we all just need to treat everyday as the gift it is with him and each other.

From here on I will keep you all posted on his exploits and condition as we help him take it for all it's worth.

Peace and love, Jack III

Platelets.....

On Tuesday's trip to the oncologist, dad's platelet count was below 40 thousand so he did not get his last chemo treatment. To help boost his platelets, he went to the hospital Wednesday for 2 units of blood. Nikki had to leave town for work so I am staying over tonight to keep him company and he looks good and feels a lot better so the fresh blood seems to be working. Tomorrow morning I am taking him to have a PET and CT scan; the results of which will be reviewed on Tuesday.

Hoping for good news so keep him in you thoughts and prayers.

Jack III