Back from Cancun and a CT scan....

Brenda and I returned from Cancun this week. We spent last Friday night in Atlanta after eating at a South African restaurant with some of our Hooligan friends. After a great meal and some sleep, we were off to Cancun.

Our 4 star hotel turned out to be the worst we have every stayed in over our many travels through the Bahamas, Mexico and Caribbean. We got to the hotel, the Great Parnassas around 6:30 PM, checked in and were told the hotel was over booked and they were sending us to a comparable resort, the Great Solaris. Come to find out this is a 3.5 star hotel....

After the taxi ride, unloading the luggage and checking it with the bellhop, we proceeded to the front desk. I presented the certificate from the Parnassas. We were promptly told there was no rooms here either. Needless to say we were fit to be tied. The Manager then sent us to the GR Solaris where we finally got a room sometime after 9pm.

Sunday we returned to the Parnassus to check in, we had a room, woo hoo! After getting to the room, we noticed the A/C was not working. The bellhop told us they are working on the A/C and it should be fixed within the hour. So off to town we went.....

Back to the room around 10 to still no A/C. I am so furious. Brenda called the front desk to tell the staff. A person was sent to check on the unit. He said he fixed the unit and the temp will drop within the hour..... We waited and the temp actually went up. At 11pm room temp was 81 degrees!

After more complaining we were sent to a room with 2 twin beds and no jacuzzi, quite a few rooms below what we payed for. Needless to say the A/C worked and we were both beat. Bright and early we were both back at the front desk. After speaking to the front desk manager, we were upgraded to a different suite. Finally something was going our way or so we thought.

After getting into the room, 2 hours after we told it would be ready, the room was good. We went back to town and arrived back late. Both of us were ready to soak the night away in the jazuzzi(be quite Michelle!) After getting the tub full, adding bubble bath and getting in..the tub was broke! One more call to the front desk and someone was sent to fix the tub....after that we were both fed up and just went to bed.

The next day, we spent the day at the beach and pool, so relaxing. We came in around 4 to get ready for dinner. Brenda jumped in the shower and no cold water, only scalding hot water. One more call to the front desk. We were told that they were coming to check. After an hour I called back and was told that there was an issue with the cold water system. I blistered the guy for being lied too and not told this an hour ago. Later that night, the jacuzzi was just what we needed. Learing from experience, we checked and it was broken again, one more call to the front desk, some one was there quick and fixed the tub.

These are just the big issues we had, I will not bore ya with the small ones. Needless to say our travel agent, Vacation Express and Elite Tours have all filed a complaint with the hotel. I will keep you guys posted on the out come....

Other than the issues with the hotel, we had a great time. Both of us needed some time away just relaxing and this vacation accomplished it! I do have a few pics and I will get a few posted up soon.

Now for some GREAT news. I had a CT scan today and 4 lesions in my liver shrank by more than a third. Keep in mind, there were 6 to start with, nothing was seen on the 2 smaller ones. The nodules in my lungs are stable and not growing. This is nothing but answered prayer. We both thank God for answering this prayer.Keep in mind this is without Avastin, I should be back on it in maybe 4 weeks.

Round 7 went well today and after meeting with the Onc, I am now a candidate for RFA as long as the shrinkage continues. Thanks you all for the prayers, calls and emails.

Believe,

Kevin

This is a first....

I actually went to work today for a few hours. We are moving into our new office and I felt I need to be there for a bit to get stuff prepared for the Monday rush. Plus I had to reset my remote access program so I can work for home for a bit.

Thanks for all the calls and prayers, there is no way I could or better yet no way Brenda and I can make it through this trial without the Love of our Savior.

Believe,

Kevin.

Round 6 today

Well I am home from round 6 now. This one, Brenda and I both were kinda dreading. You just get to feeling "normal" and wham, back to the treatment room. I know that the chemo is what will help rid my body of all the cancer cells, it just seems to not be getting any easier.

Last week i was able to work on my trackbike for a bit. This is the longest I have been without riding any at all. That is due to my belly wound. Any pressure or stress to that area will prevent it from healing. Today at my wound therapy visit, my opening is about 5mm around. My Doc believes it will be completly closed sometime next week. Then the 4 week countdown to Avastin is on. I know God has allowed me to heal quickly.

I have many prayer requests this week:

I havent spoke much about my parents at all. But I know they read my blog and I want them to know, even though there are a few miles between us, both of you are never far from our thoughts and always in my prayers. My dad, my hero and major inspiration in this world is having a few health that really need our prayers. Remember my mom also, she needs strength to continue to care for my dad. I love you guys!

Michele took round 11 on Monday, I can only imagine what that much chemo in her system is like. I know she is recovering this week. Her Onc has stoped her treatment with this one. The end of chemo is a scary thought, kinda like a security blanket so to speak. I am always praying for your comfort my friend.

Bradyr's CEA level is rising. He will be starting chemo back soon. A mix of FOLFIR will be his new drugs to be administered. Brady is a HUGE help and inspiration over at the Colon Club. Keep up the fight my friend.

I have met so many people fighting this disease. All need your prayers and I can never remember all the names. I pray everyday for a cure. I know it is possible and I do believe someday there will be one.

Brenda is having a rough time this week. Please whisper a prayer for her. I cannot imagine what her having to watch this being done to a spouse, I have no idea how to relate or how to help comfort her....

Attack Life and Believe,

Kevin

Wow that was quick!

Well folks, I am simply amazed again. I am getting ready to head to work, Normally my Tuesday after chemo is still kinda in a fog. Today I woke up bright eyed and ready to attack the day. I am so thankful for God being so good to me, allowing me another day.

Brenda and I are finalizing our last minute travel plans for the end of the month. It looks like we will be driving to Atlanta, catching a plane and spending a few days in Cancun. We had this vacation planned for last September, but well, cancer kinda got in the way.

On the prayer front, many requests. I am asking early, I have a scan scheduled for Feb 29th. Brenda and I ask for your prayers for the upcoming scan. I BELIEVE in my heart that what is still left in my body is shrinking and the chemo is doing its job. The only thing missing is a scan to prove that.

Jake has been moved to a private room. Simply a miracle according to the Doc's involved.

Remember all my friends fighting this disease, Michele, Bradyr, Susie. We pray everyday for each of you, all are special to us. Keep fighting and never throw in the towel.

Believe,

Kevin

Posting from the chemo room...

Well this will be a first...posting while taking my chemo. Yep I am setting here undergoing round 5 of a scheduled 12. My prayer is that this one goes well. I give thanks to Jesus again for the last one not being to bad.

I am kinda bummed....yes I know I have said that a few times. This weekend is really tough for me. A good friend of mine passed away on June 17th of last year. Glen "Elvis" Breaux I met through the R1-Forum. Less than 36 hours after we said our "see you at next years convention", my friend had passed. This weekend will be the Elvis Memorial Trackday at Jennings GP in Florida. Alot of my hooligan friends will be making the drive to remember Elvis, doing what he loved to do, socializing and rippin' up the track...... I miss you my friend.....


On the good news front, Jake seems to be improving. Thanks so much for the prayers that have been sent. I have had a wonderful week, energy levels very high, my belly wound is down to 0.9 cm by 0.7 cm. From my wound therapy Doc, and I quote "amazing". He has even cleared me to go on vacation end of the month. Brenda and I will be heading to Cancun Mexico for a few days.....

Crossfire Ministries will be leaving for Nicaragua tomorrow, please remember them as they will be witnessing and playing softball and basketball, many miles from home. I was asked to make this trip with them, but there was no way I could be gone for 10 days and miss a treatment right now. I will be going next year.

Thanks so much for the comments and the prayers, Brenda and I would not have made it this far without God's help. He is so good to us. Please continue to pray for us. I am still seeking His guidance on what He wants me do do. I am nothing but a willing vessel, just wanted to be used for ANY purpose God has for me.

To all my friends and Fighters, Brenda and I pray for you everyday. Keep the faith, attack LIFE!

Believe,

Kevin