Well, this has been the longest week of our lives, I do believe! Seems like ages ago we walked into that infusion center. I am happy to say that Tom seems MUCH better this evening after a rocky day. At one point today, although I knew he was feeling weary, I forced him to get up and DO SOMETHING. I didn't like him just sitting in the chair staring into space. While I do believe private time spent in prayer or meditation is valuable, I thought he'd been idle long enough. Seems my actions were heeded! He moved his (small) butt and got a few things done. He even ate a decent dinner smile I'm anxious to hear the results of his blood test. Eric, you've already been through so much! Your outlook, and those of others posting here, is the best medicine. I am in awe of all of you who have faced this monster down - and have had to see it again!
I am going to bed tonight feeling lighter than I have in a week thanks to all of you. Danny, I'm so happy to know that you've put on your weight. One thing I can already tell is that Tom is a bit self conscious about being as thin as he is already. He has dropped from 157 to 143 since the tonsillectomy/biopsies on July 17. It seems his appetite is improving a bit (maybe he's adjusting to that Xeloda), so I'll do all I can to pack good things into him in the next 2 weeks before they hit him again.
Good night, all.
God is good.

Nicki, wife of Thomas
dx July 2004, SCC, Stage 4 Tonsil. Tx begun 8/4/04. Cisplatin/Xeloda x 4; IMRT 7 wks, 8/7 - 10/25/04 Modified Radical Dissection (right), Selective Dissection (Left) 12/10/04.