The Monthly Post - February

Sorry, all, for my lack of posting. Dad seems to be talking to ALL of you on a frequent basis, so the guilt hasn't really hit me quite yet.

Things are going pretty well for Dad. He's getting his energy back, has seen the clock hit 10:30pM a few nights (and also has said good night at 7:30PM a few nights), and is starting to get engaged in the community. His lunch calendar with old friends (and I'm talking friends from high school, 50 years ago) is full. He's also getting started with the Make A Wish Foundation at my insistence. He'll be calling donors to thank them for their donation. A perfect assignment for someone like Dad who loves to be on the phone these days. Mom and I joke that he almost needs a teen-line as it's hard to get a free phone line during the days.

Mom and Dad are scheduled to come out to Portland in late March. We're hoping to catch some whales on the Oregon coast, some excellent seafood and local Portland eats. No MRI scans before they come out - that will be when they get back to Omaha end of March. Until then, his next round of chemo starts Monday. It does seem to take it out of him a bit, but overall he's handling the chemo incredibly well.

To those of you that are spending your time on the phone or at lunch with Dad, thanks. He is really enjoying reaching out and connecting with all of his friends.