Today was yet another day we have all been waiting for. My Dad has officially finished his chemo treatments which means he got to ring the bell at the Siteman Cancer Center to signal the end of a long road. What a beautiful sound it was! My Mom went with him today and a few of us surprised Dad after he was finished to show our support as he rang the bell. Does this mean his long journey is over? Well, not just yet. He has finished receiving chemotherapy and now will begin his 10 day round of shots and medicine. He also will most likely have to go get another blood transfusion next week. Then in early January he will have a PET scan done to see if the chemo rid his body of cancer. We are praying SO hard that it has. After all the cancer is clear, he will still have to have surgery on his broken arm. So, no this journey is not over, but today marked that a giant portion, 18 weeks to be exact, is now behind him and we are so very proud of him. What a strong man my Dad is and what a strong support system he has received and continues to receive from family and friends. Chemo has not been easy on my Dad, but he has been such a trooper and has stayed positive throughout this entire experience. We love you Dad! We are so proud of you and couldn't be happier for you today.
To say my Dad was surprised to see us waiting for him today, would be an understatement. I have never seen him so shocked and touched in my life. What a great moment for our family! I would love to hear a little more of that happy bell sound in 2012!
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| Surprise! |
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| Ringing the Bell- the whole waiting room clapped for him-- so neat! |
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| Mom and Dad |
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| Kate, Elizabeth and Cole got to be there for Grandpa |
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| Marla, Bill, Maria and me got to be there with Dad. Marissa and Ed where there in spirit cheering on Dad. |
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| The Siteman center gave him a certificate and t-shirt. They have been so good to him throughout this entire process. |
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