Hi to everyone--
This weekend was our last before Zed is admitted to the hospital next week, so we decided to rent a car and do a little "exploring". We drove north to Sedona which is about 100 miles from here and a place that a few different people suggested we go see. It is very pretty and about the same elevation as Ogden. It looks alot like the Zions National Park area (red rock sculpture) and the town is very much like Park City. Lots of art and galleries, but we didn't take the time to really check them out much. We took a few pictures that are posted and had a nice mexican dinner and drove home. Their claim to fame is that John McCain owns a home there.
Then on Saturday, we drove over to Mesa, about 30 miles from here and went to the temple, also took some pictures there. Very beautiful and different temple. Then we did a little shopping at a huge outlet mall ( I was really missing my daughters and daughter-in-law because Zed just didn't appreciate how cool it was!) then we got pizza at another place we were told we should visit while here, Organ Stop Pizza. This was also very cool, a huge wall of pipe organs shown thru glass and a gentleman playing the biggest, most elaborate pipe organ I've ever seen. It was really fun. We went to the Larkspur Ward today and enjoyed their meetings and the High Priest Group presidency gave Zed a beautiful blessing and ensured us that if we needed anything they would be there and are planning on visiting him in hospital. Very nice people. We are always amazed how a little place like Star Valley has such far reaching ties in the world. I sat next to someone in Relief Society whose mother was in Zed's graduating class (Scott and Jan Viegel's daughter for those of you who know them) anyway, we've had a great weekend and now onto the next chapter--(ok Lannis shut up right!!) Anyway just a little news of what we've been doing.
We are trying to update when anything changes down here. Nothing much has happened except for the harvesting of stem cells. They gave Zed the Nupegen (growth factor) shots for 5 days --one each day, starting last Sat morn and started the collection on Tue morn. They needed at least 4 million cells per kilogram of his weight and were able to collect 6 over 3 days. They said that was very good. They freeze those cells until ready to transplant. On Monday they are going to do another biopsy on the "new" cancer that showed up on the PET scan to determine if this is indeed Hodgkins or something new. Then Wed he is scheduled to be admitted to the hospital. This will be the beginning of the "conditioning" process--chemotherapy for 9 days. They countdown--day minus 9, minus 8, etc and on day 0 is transplant day. This is the day when all of his bone marrow has been destroyed and they infuse the collected cells. This is done like a blood transfusion. So you will know what is happening for the next couple of weeks, lots of chemo and the side effects that go with it. (not looking forward to watching this) I will keep you updated on how he's doing. Thanks again for all your faith and prayers, we really do feel it has given us peace and strength to endure. We love you all
Zed and Lannis
This weekend was our last before Zed is admitted to the hospital next week, so we decided to rent a car and do a little "exploring". We drove north to Sedona which is about 100 miles from here and a place that a few different people suggested we go see. It is very pretty and about the same elevation as Ogden. It looks alot like the Zions National Park area (red rock sculpture) and the town is very much like Park City. Lots of art and galleries, but we didn't take the time to really check them out much. We took a few pictures that are posted and had a nice mexican dinner and drove home. Their claim to fame is that John McCain owns a home there.
Then on Saturday, we drove over to Mesa, about 30 miles from here and went to the temple, also took some pictures there. Very beautiful and different temple. Then we did a little shopping at a huge outlet mall ( I was really missing my daughters and daughter-in-law because Zed just didn't appreciate how cool it was!) then we got pizza at another place we were told we should visit while here, Organ Stop Pizza. This was also very cool, a huge wall of pipe organs shown thru glass and a gentleman playing the biggest, most elaborate pipe organ I've ever seen. It was really fun. We went to the Larkspur Ward today and enjoyed their meetings and the High Priest Group presidency gave Zed a beautiful blessing and ensured us that if we needed anything they would be there and are planning on visiting him in hospital. Very nice people. We are always amazed how a little place like Star Valley has such far reaching ties in the world. I sat next to someone in Relief Society whose mother was in Zed's graduating class (Scott and Jan Viegel's daughter for those of you who know them) anyway, we've had a great weekend and now onto the next chapter--(ok Lannis shut up right!!) Anyway just a little news of what we've been doing.
We are trying to update when anything changes down here. Nothing much has happened except for the harvesting of stem cells. They gave Zed the Nupegen (growth factor) shots for 5 days --one each day, starting last Sat morn and started the collection on Tue morn. They needed at least 4 million cells per kilogram of his weight and were able to collect 6 over 3 days. They said that was very good. They freeze those cells until ready to transplant. On Monday they are going to do another biopsy on the "new" cancer that showed up on the PET scan to determine if this is indeed Hodgkins or something new. Then Wed he is scheduled to be admitted to the hospital. This will be the beginning of the "conditioning" process--chemotherapy for 9 days. They countdown--day minus 9, minus 8, etc and on day 0 is transplant day. This is the day when all of his bone marrow has been destroyed and they infuse the collected cells. This is done like a blood transfusion. So you will know what is happening for the next couple of weeks, lots of chemo and the side effects that go with it. (not looking forward to watching this) I will keep you updated on how he's doing. Thanks again for all your faith and prayers, we really do feel it has given us peace and strength to endure. We love you all
Zed and Lannis
3 comments:
Nice to hear you're having quality couple time. I put both of your names on the prayer roll at the Tabernacle Choir rehearsal this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Doug Myler
It sounds like you two had a great time this weekend! We love and miss you very much. Thanks for all the updates!!!
I'm glad that you were able to get out of your hotel room for some fresh air! Hope you had a good time, bring back a healthy Dad!
We miss and love you!
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