One More Day

These are a couple of partial tunes Roland sings about his situation.

To the tune of "One More Day" from Les Miserables:
"One more day of Chemo-therapy... We will nip it in the bud."

To the tune of "Alouette"
"Ra-di-a-tion, this is radiation. Radiation the game is really fun."

It has been a fun-filled weekend beginning with a visit from his dad and Donna.  They brought games and stories and a Soda Stream to make carbonated water for Roland and flavored soda for the kids.  Dad took him to the hospital Saturday morning for radiation and Chemo.  The IV worked.  Whew!  Then Saturday night Austin, Tikla and Tori came for a visit, so that has also been wonderful.  He has rekindled a love for the game of Rook.  He was able to play Scrabble with his Dad.  They both love that game.

So, how is he doing?  Well, surprisingly well.  He does have his bad days and even hours of the day when he just wants to be in bed in a semi comfortable position, but overall, he is doing well.  he has been eating well and gaining back the weight he lost.  He is going to substitute at work this week.  He only has one more day of Chemo (like the song above) and radiation until the end of the month.  We don't know if this is the end yet, but it could be.  :)

He hasn't been shaving his head nor his beard.  At first it was a little joke. (I am not a fan of facial hair)  He said he thinks he looks like a "tiger." Maybe he has read a little too much Calvin and Hobbes?  The unusual thing is that what is growing in is mostly white whisker hair and very fine and sparse white hair on his head.  He is turning into a dandelion puff.