Earlier last week, my dad/husband/barber/baseball coach came down with what we all thought was a bad case of the flu or perhaps a repeat kidney stone. Time went by without relief and he decided to check in with the gracious staff of Poudre Valley. After several tests, the lab results concluded that he has leukemia. Yes, the big "C" word. A word that I did not even know how to spell before today. There is very minimal history of cancer in our family, so this diagnosis came as a very big shock. Yesterday, he did very well as they took a bone marrow biopsy. The results will not be ready until next week, but the outcome will provide a more conclusive diagnosis identifying the specific type of leukemia. Today, he is starting his first round of 7 day chemotherapy. We all welcome any prayer at this time. The road is uphill, but as only our dad would say "we will just keep swinging." One day at a time and one step at a time. As a family, we are cheer leading and coaching to the best of our ability...and trusting in our head coach, the wonderful man upstairs!!
With respect to the barber shop and baseball field, please know that his delayed call backs were not intentional. I tried to call everyone that I had information for and if I missed anyone due to a very busy brain, I apologize. He loves his friends, customers and family deeply and is working hard to fight this next obstacle in life. May God bless you all today and always....thank you for stopping by. We will update more as more details unfold.
Love,
His devoted wife and kids
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