Sunday, April 11, 2010

Round Two of Chemo

Hello everyone! We are back on track to keep you up-to-date with Rod's progress. He is back in the ring ready to take the next punch that comes his way. He is much healthier going into this second cycle of chemo. Rod's abnormal test results have now turned around. Most if not all of his test results are now normal or almost there. He had his kidney tube removed and his kidneys are doing really well. Also, one doctor said that he can no longer feel Rod's spleen which is a good sign that the tumor is dissolving quickly. He wants to thank his buddy Ken Symer for coming to his aid when his hospital food arrived late one night and for Ken's daily visits. Rod is very grateful for everyone who thinks and prays for his speedy recovery. Still unsure when Rod will be released to come home but it will be soon. Just to let you all know that Madelyn has been a very brave and understanding young daughter while her dad is undergoing a huge battle right now. We are so proud of her. Thanks everyone for your messages, phone calls, prayers, visits, laughs, hugs, etc. He also wanted me to tell everyone that he will be back in the office around the middle of May pending his doctor's approval. Good night.

Julie

11 comments:

  1. Hey Rod,

    No need to be thanking me, I love coming over to visit you, and watching you suck down those milk shakes cracks me up! (I might get more out of that then you do)
    It was great to watch Moto GP and Supercross with you yesterday and see how well you are doing. Lots better to see in person then reading it here, that's why I keep on coming in. Can't wait for our road ride, we're gonna have a lot of fun!

    See you when I make my rounds later!!!

    Ken

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  2. Rod,

    Thinking of you as you enter round two. You are the prize fighter that keeps on fighting! We are thinking of you always and sending our prayers. Hope to see your smiling face soon. Love, the McAninch Family

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  3. Rod, Been thinking about you alot,I bet you can't wait to get back home, a guy like you who is always busy, must be hard to be away from home. At least you and Ken got to watch moto that sounds pretty cool. I hope this next round goes good, take care buddy I'll talk to you later, Jim D

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  4. Hi Dr. Huss,
    I found a fun web site for you. Good luck with round two. I am thinking and praying for you and your fmaily. So glad your kidneys are up and running again. You be strong.

    http://www.absurdtrivia.com/quiz/004229/motocross--supercross/

    Hugs & Love,
    Janet

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  5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love,
    John, Sonja, Jaker, Josh, and Little SJ

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  6. Hi Dr. Huss!

    I'm so glad to hear that you're getting better and showing that cancer who's the boss! I'm even more glad to hear that you're planning on coming back to work soon. We recently found out that Stults baby #3 is on the way, so we need you to deliver him or her! Keep up the good work!

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  7. Hi Dr. Huss!!

    I am amazed and encouraged by your updates; keep on fighting, resting and laughing and I will keep on praying. Looking forward to seeing you back in action soon!

    much love and prayers to you and your family...

    Patti Field

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  8. Hey Dr. Birthday boy,

    Glad you're home and enjoying your space. glad things are still going well. At least you were able to spend your birthday at home....and you are having another one. I understand from Mom that Anita is not tolerating her medicine to well these days. You might want to call and wish her well. It's finally starting to get warm up here in the mountains of Utah. Thank heavens. Enjoy those milk shakes. Have one for me...I am on a diet...getting to fat!!

    Take care Brother and enjoy the rest. Pretend you are retired.
    Love You, Craig

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  9. Hi Dr. Huss,
    Hope you had a great birthday. I am glad you were at home with your family.
    I think about you and your family everyday, sending happy thoughts. Here is a little joke for you all.
    Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say: "Jesus is watching you!"
    Silence returned to the house, so the burglar crept forward again. "Jesus is watching you," the voice boomed again.
    The burglar stopped again. He was frightened. Frantically, he looked all around. In a dark corner, he spotted a bird cage and in the cage was a parrot.
    The burglar breathed a sigh of relief, then he asked the parrot: "What's your name?"
    "Clarence," said the bird.
    "That's a dumb name for a parrot," sneered the burglar. "What idiot named you Clarence?"
    The parrot said, "The same idiot who named the Rottweiller, Jesus."
    Be strong and keep resting.
    Hugs and Love,
    Janet

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  10. Hello Dr. Huss,
    Here is a funny story. Have a great day.
    Bill, Jim, and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75 story sky scraper.
    After a long day of meetings they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb
    75 flights of stairs to get to their room. Bill said to Jim and Scott, let's break the monotony of this unpleasant task by concentrating on something interesting. I'll tell jokes for 25 flights, and Jim can sing songs for 25 flights, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way. At the 26th floor Bill stopped telling jokes and Jim began to sing. At the 51st floor Jim stopped singing and Scott began to tell sad stories. "I will tell my saddest story first," he said.
    "I left the room key in the car!"
    Thnking of you.
    Hugs and Love,
    Janet

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  11. well it has been a while since we have checked "the blog" but it sounds like everything is going really well. We are VERY happy to hear that. Give us a call if you need anything(including a burger run!)As always love and prayers. Forbesfam

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