Family and friends,Bob has finished his second day of chemotherapy and has one more day to go. This morning the Chief of Surgery came into his room and wanted to put a scope up his nose and down into his throat to see the reason that Bob hasn't been able to speak as well as he should. (He still sounds very hoarse and like Darth Vader) Bob refused the scope and I chased after the surgeon and asked if he could come back next week. He said he would try.
I think Bob was just a bit overloaded this morning because his oncologist told him she wanted to do a spinal tap on him today to see if the Leukemia has gotten into his spinal cord and brain. I've seen this procedure done on TV and it look like it hurts like hell. I'll give an update once this happens.
Bob's friend Dave who has been staying with Bob this week has started a "Lift Strong" line of apparel and merchandise which just launched on his website September 1. All proceeds from the sale of this gear go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Bob is not the only person who has been affected by this disease in the powerlifting community and it is amazing when a group of committed individuals get together for a common goal the things they can accomplish. If you are interested in any of the merchandise or reading about other cancer survivors affected by this, I encourage you to check out Dave's posts at http://www.elitefts.com/documents/liftstrong09.htm
the link for the apparel is : www.Elitefts.com/liftstrong
Thanks again to everyone for their prayers and words of encouragement for Bob. He really appreciates it.
Love and thanks,
Michele
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