October 25, 2009

Bryon is preparing for another trip to Salt Lake for week 3 of treatment. He has not been doing so well with his speech and occupational therapies. The past two weeks or so he has been fighting off a bad case of bronchitis and has had to postpone a few of his sessions. As of today, he is feeling better, and is taking some antibiotics to help get him well again. After his treatment on Monday he will make a U-turn and head to Salmon, ID for a week. His families annual fishing trip, that has gone on for over twenty years, takes place this week. Bryon is anxious to fish, eat, socialize and just be away from things for awhile. No updates will be done on the blog this week as no one will be around to do them, but once the Gundersen's come back from vacation there will be much to talk about. Bryon's next MRI is scheduled after his return from fishing so cross fingers and toes then pray a bunch so it comes out clean.

October 15, 2009

Just a quick update on Bryon. He started another treatment cycle this past Monday and received the nasty once a month chemo, Carboplatin. In addition to that he was also well enough to get his flu shot. Now he is suffering from both treatments. In the long run he will be better off, but it is hard to watch him go through such misery just to get back to being healthy.

On the bright side of things, Bryon was able to do some minor retail therapy. We have been without a dinning table for several years and we finally broke down and bought one. It was the Kmart special, but it was so fun to sit together last night and have a french toast dinner at the table. Bryon also got some much needed pants and a warmer shirt to wear under his t-shirts. He gets chilled very easily and this should save him when he goes out for some fresh air. The purchases were needed so much more than we can put in to words. I want to thank my cousin and his family for helping us put these needs to rest.

Overall, Bryon is surviving. He has been able to go places with his family and see people he hasn't seen in a long time. His is very happy with his decision to stay home. Things always seem to have a way of working out and we are very blessed to have things so good in a bad situation. Thanks to everyone for your help and loving support.

Here we have Audrey eating her lunch on the new table! Yum!

Butterfly Bows

This pair of bows is aprox. 3 inches wide and double stacked with grosgrain ribbon. Perfect for your toddler's pigtails or to clip to a baby headband! $10.

Halloween Blocks

Wooden blocks to add to your Halloween decor! Starting bid $15

Awesome New Auction Item!!

Hold on to your to do list ladies! We have an auction item that can help you get it all done! No more begging and pleading with the hubby to take care of those honey dew's, we have the remedy.
Mackay Wilson (my cousin Mary Beth's own live in 'Bob Villa') has offered his handy man services to the highest bidder. I have seen some of his work first hand and know for a fact he is capable of taking on some pretty big tasks. If you need to hang a shelf, dry wall, or lay some tile Mackay is your man!! Hours are negotiable and should be discussed with Mackay...not the auctioneer. The services are only available to local bidders not outside of the Cache Valley area. Materials for any projects performed are not provided by the laborer, this offer is for labor work only. A handsome laborer if I may add, but keep in mind he is happily married. His contact information will be available after the winner has been determined.

Thanks for this auction item Mackay and Mary Beth! Bidding starts at $50

Great Outdoors Blanket

Great outdoors baby receiving blanket, measures 43 1/2 x 42
Thanks to Camille for the donation.
Starting bid $25.00

Perfect for Any Little Princess

This darling little blanket measures 40X46. Special thanks to Camille for the donation.

Opening bid: $25