In August 2011, Duben was diagnosed with a unique type of cancer called Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He fought hard and was winning. He did it all while providing for his family, and being the most amazing husband and father. After finishing chemotherapy he got pneumonia, which took over his weakened body and caused severe damage to his lungs. On April 8 we said goodbye to the most amazing man I know. I've kept this blog to let everyone know we are doing well. Our children our amazing, and we are grateful for every day we have together.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

quick update

There haven't been many changes here lately. We had an amazing Christmas. It was nice to have Duben home for a few days while he was feeling strong. Ainsley was so much fun, and was so grateful for everything she had. She kept saying, "Best Christmas Ever." We are so blessed with such an amazing little girl!
Duben was supposed to have treatment on the 30th of December, but his white blood counts were really low, so they pushed it back a week. The next day he felt really sick and had a fever, so we're glad he didn't get treatment. He took his antibiotics and is doing much better. His counts were way up by the next week and he was able to get his treatment done. He has three more to go!
We're getting our plans for Houston taken care of. We'll be there for about five weeks so he can get his radiation treatments at MD Anderson.
Our little baby boy has yet to arrive. Doctor has been saying any day for two weeks now. I'm just hoping he waits until after this treatment, then he can come anytime he'd like. Ainsley is anxious for his arrival, and keeps talking to my belly telling him to come out. She keeps telling me he's stuck. She's excited and is already treating him well, she always makes sure to give him hugs before she goes to bed.

As always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We need them!