Sunday, September 14, 2008

Little bits

Steve's condition
It feels strange if I don't update every few days, but there's really nothing new to report on Steve's health. He is noticeably weaker on his left side, but he can walk well enough on steady, predictable surfaces.

He's been on 2 mg of Decadron for a while. We see Dr. M on Friday, so she can advise if she's comfortable with the steroid dose. I certainly wouldn't vote for stepping down any more right now, but I am the overprotective wife.

Tonight he finishes another cycle of chemotherapy.

Ike
We received steady rain at our house yesterday, leftovers from Hurrican Ike. Uncle Jim (and his two cats) left his home in Galveston County on Thursday night, drove north and arrived in Dallas on Friday morning. He learned from a friend today that his house is mostly unscathed -- some roof damage and a collapsed fence.

Run for Steve
Steve loved reading everyone's suggestions for the running team name. (Are you training? There's still time!) After great deliberation, he selected See Spot Run. Thanks, John Wise!

If you plan on particpating in the Dallas White Rock Marathon on Steve's behalf and haven't let coordinator Liz Smith know, please do so soon. She's working with other volunteers on a logo design and shirt orders, so she'll need to know who's out there! You can e-mail her at runforsteve@gmail.com.

Friend and neighbor Allison and I are training to run the half on Dec. 14. Yesterday we ran the Heroes for Children 5K together. We'll keep adding a mile or so every week until we reach 13.1.

Liz, Katie, Tyra, Cooper and Allison, before the 5K


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