Greetings from the Dennis Household,

Myron still continues to suffer from chest/abdominal pains, but he is coping with it so far with the aid of extra strength Tylenol. He keeps himself busy, which also distracts him from thinking about it. He goes for his ultrasound tomorrow to check the stent that was put in last February, and then he goes for his two CTscans on Wednesday of next week. We are just keeping our fingers crossed that all is well, or that he will be put back on his chemotherapy regimen soon to continue to shrink the tumours. Until the tests are completed and we see his oncologist, we really have no idea what is happening in his body. Hopefully the results will be in quickly and he will see his doctor not too long after the upcoming tests are completed. The nurse continues to come here weekly to change the dressing on and flush out Myron's PICC Line. We are really hoping that something comes about soon that will help to relieve the pain Myron has been suffering. It is so frightening, and I (Wendy) really hate to see him suffer. He is, though, a man of incredible courage, and he does his best to hide it and continue about daily life as usual.

On the home front we have been as busy as ever. Nothing stays still for long in this household. We were up at Barb & Keith's place on Saturday of last week for a Sanderson Family barbecue and a good time was had by all.

Myron and Keith at the Sanderson barbecue

 

There was a big storm here in the London area last weekend, and the wind and rain were really wild at our campground. A number of people lost their gazebos, sheds, had their trailers moved by the wind, etc. We were very fortunate as the only damage our trailer suffered was the roof of the gazebo (and it was on its last legs anyway, I had just purchased a new one here in London on Friday and the old one was destroyed that same evening). Thanks to our neighbours Joe and Karen for checking up on things at the trailer for us and for removing the torn roof, etc.

The gazebo roof at the trailer following the storm

 

We went back to our bowling league on Monday of last week. Myron did well and beat his previous year's average. Wendy (as usual) did really rotten, but hey, the season is young yet. There's still time for improvement. Myron is still working as a rider on his bus run and is enjoying his time with the kids. He especially loves the little ones in JK and SK. We began a new season of progressive euchre here on last Saturday evening and we had a record turnout of 18 players. A great time was had by all, and Derrick was the top winner of the evening, with Anna and Myron being tied in second place. We went up to the trailer for a brief visit yesterday afternoon to personally check out the damages, and to pay the winterization and winter storage fees.

The euchre crowd last Saturday evening (Sorry Hughie, I think I missed most of you)

 

Kitchen renovations are now underway. Myron and I emptied the cupboards over this past weekend, and now, even as I write this blog, Myron and Reuben are busy removing the old cupboards from the kitchen. The new ones will be here and put in place this coming Saturday. Oh my, what a mess! Things will be wonderful when it is finished, but ever so challenging during the transition!

Myron and Reuben disconnecting the range hood

 

That's about all the news for now. Life goes on and he keep hoping and praying for the best. Please continue to add your prayers for Myron to ours. We'll take the help we can get. Thanks again for your continued support and caring, and we'll write again soon.

 

The old cupboards, counter etc. are now gone

 

love,

Myron and Wendy