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The last chemo was fine and dandy. We have had so much going on lately, so let's just have a couple weeks in review. Still flushing lines at home, Eric still isn't feeling great, but actually seems to be better than last time. I don't know what was the deal with that chemo #5 but it rocked him. It is hard to believe that the chemo part is already over. How can something go so fast and so slow at the same time?!


Eric giving his biohazardous waste can some lovin'.


With our good friends, Rosie and Josh.



This is Eric getting in the shower (phwit phwew!). A helpful nurse had us switch from plastic wrap to ziploc sandwich bags with duct tape. I got tie dye to spice things up a little bit.


John gets Visitor of the Week for last week (Feb. 7-13) because he came over and played board games with Eric all day. They set up Risk, Monopoly, and Ticket to Ride and set a timer every 30 minutes, rotating from game to game. I think they played for ten hours or so (Risk twice). It was one of the most entertaining days Eric had in a long time. I got to play one game with them in between homework, and that was a nice break for me too!

This week, Feb 14 -> present my sister, Jen, visited us and she deserves Visitor of the Week too! She got to come to chemo with us, then we drove (just the girls) to Grand Junction for our sister Stefanie's baby shower. First niece, first baby on my side! Wheeeee!



Eric looks almost as excited as Jen is to be there! Hahaha.

Just chillin' @Huntsman.



We can't wait to frame this in hand-carved mahogany. I loved how they gave him a song, a blanket, and a certificate. Too cute! We love the chemo nurses!



The pregnant sister, Stef and the hostess of the party, Jen. I love them so much. This was at the baby shower. It was a big success and we had so much fun being all together.



Everyone look for Eric on the Mtn. (the Mtn. West Conference station on t.v.) on Saturday, Feb. 20th around 3:30p.m. They picked Eric to do an interview celebrating Fan Week. Hopefully some of you read this before that! But I'll let everyone know if it rebroadcasts.


We are gearing up for the BMT, it feels like it is taking forever to get here! Eric has been going up to Salt Lake everyday since Tuesday getting shots. I was able to go with him today, and it is as exciting as it sounds. We literally walk up, check blood pressure, he gets the shot in the stomach, and we leave. Tomorrow he starts going at 7a.m. and they can start collecting if he has enough cells. No one has a clue how it will go for him because he is so young. Often, it takes 5 days to collect and they don't start collecting yet. They have given us hope that he might start tomorrow. Once they've collected enough, we are actually only in limbo until they have a room. Right now they are full, so they said it can take up to three weeks or so. We're hoping it will be sooner than later.
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  1. NathanFebruary 20, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    If you need me to send some camouflage duct tape just let me know. Keep hanging in there! I'm proud of you two for handling all of this with such patience.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Love the title of this entry...and the reference to hand-carved mahogany! "Well, which one is it? Seems like a pretty crucial conjunction!" All lines leading up to my favorite part of the movie! But I digress...I hope we can get the interview at Grays today, I'll be there cooking birthday dinner for Grandma! I'm so anxious for this final step for you both! Let's keep praying that it is, indeed,the final step to being cancer-free! Go Team Eric!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    P.S. The tie-dye tape was an excellent choice! So glad I had a chance to contribute an opinion! AND I loved the singing nurses...tell them they need to take it on the road!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    It seems people just love singing praises to Eric (the nurses and the like), and Eric does adore the treatment. Evne though he is going through a tough stretch this has sure been a good week for the young man. Meeting famous people, being interviewed as a famous person and driving to Salt Lake each daily for individual treatment...wow he must be a MVP. Just so you both know everyone who reads your blog here comments on your wonderful attitudes. They must not know you very well...that is your attitude about life. Live it with gusto and make the best of what comes.
    Well, last step coming..(I say with confidence and hope). We love you, we pray for you and we are here for you BOTH. Thanks Holly for all you do!!! See you today on TV Eric... MOm

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  5. John WilliamFebruary 20, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks for not pointing out that the Glem family manhandled me in every board game for all 10 hours. Very gracious gesture.

    Also, I'm pretty excited for the Mtn. interview, got the DVR ready to go. Ha ha, it's going to be classic.

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