Saturday, June 11, 2011

Progression??

Well, it's after 3 am. I can't sleep. Oliver's benefit is tomorrow and I've been working on getting things finalized on my end. I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now as Oliver hasn't had a good day today. He's been falling a lot and complaining that it's harder for him to walk. He's been choking on things including his own saliva. He choked on some water and coughed, nearly vomiting in the kitchen. It's been harder to understand him lately and I've had to ask him to repeat himself a lot. He's also been crying... a lot... for no reason. I've been working on a slideshow and we were watching it and he burst out in tears and said that he didn't know why he was crying. He told me that he thinks it's from the sickness. I think he fears the same thing that Ed and I do... progression... that the tumor is growing again. I don't want to believe it. Maybe if I just stick my head in the sand and pretend everything is all right... it will be. Unfortunately I know all too well that I can't run away from this. His next scheduled MRI is this Wednesday, June 15th. Please pray for strength, peace and comfort, especially for Oliver as I can sense his uneasiness right now. We'll keep you all updated...

12 comments:

Amy said...

I will be praying for each of you this upcoming week. May your home be filled with peace.

meghan said...

Wish I was close. Wish I could be there. Call me anytime. Love Ya.

lisalisa said...

I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and praying for you! I hope that the benefit went well and that the Lord will bless you with more time with your sweet boy.

XOLisa

onedose said...

Praying for Oliver and your family. We wish we could be at the benefit today. Hope it goes well.

Love,
The Stuart's

p.s. When he is having a hard time swallowing. Try something thick. Water is the hardest thing for him to swallow, pudding/yogurt may be the easiest. You may already know this but I had no clue until Rex struggled with it.

Hugs!

Huish Family said...

We have sure been thinking about you guys a lot lately. So sorry to hear of worrying symptoms. It is ok to be worried and emotional... You are human! It can be repeated over and over, and easier said than done, but just take it all one day at a time. Put all the trivial stuff aside and just love on that boy! Always here in anyway, and you are in our prayers. Give Ollie a big hug for us.
Love, the Huish family

Barb said...

Hi Ollie. I wish I could have been at your benefit. I heard it was great! My family is sending hugs your way and we are praying for you and your family.

We love you,
Barb Meier and family

Chelsea said...

Lot's of prayers for Oliver as well as the entire family <3

Krista said...

I am feeling for you! I know I can not feel what you do, and I pray I never have to, but still...I feel love for you and love for Ollie...for your whole family. I am and always will keep you guys in my prayers. I am home Wed if you need to call!You can call anytime!

Anonymous said...

Praying for your family today and everyday!

belinda said...

you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily. remember you have friends who love you all, I can't take the fear of the future away but know that I will do anything for you and your family I can! I know all of the support and love your extended family has will help hold you up in these trying times. remember the past is over and the present is what you have so cherish every minute of that for the future is unknown and you can not change it! all my love, prayers and strength are yours to use when you need an ear to listen or a shoulder to lean on!

Scott and Lindsay said...

Hey Ollie I sure love you! You make me smile whenever I see you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Oliver and his family!
you don't know me, but my friends little brother was just recently fighting the disease you have. Keep fighting, from your blog you sound like an amazing person. I will add you to my list of heros and my list of prayers(:

another friend of mine was able to overcome cancer with the odds against her 25 to 1 and survived through some very close calls. Miracles do happen, and even when things seem darkest, there is always hope.

my prayers and thoughts are with you all.