A memorable day...

As mentioned earlier, Mom and Dad received all sorts of special surprises today. The nursing staff arranged for mom to get some flowers from Les and he wrote a very nice card, which she treasures. The nurses also gave them a nice plaque that says LOVE, an Anniversary balloon, and a card signed by everyone. Aunt Judy brought up a wonderful steak dinner with all the trimmings. She included a glass of wine for mom, a candle, real linens, and sparkling water for Les. I hope everyone has an "Aunt Judy" in their lives! Cousin Tammy and her husband Monty brought up an anniversary cake, too! All delicious!

Our good times were sobered a little with a visit from a neurologist. He was called in because of the weakness in Les's legs. They did yet another MRI (a simpler one) this afternoon and found there is quite a bit of swelling around the T8 tumor (mid-spine) which could cause the trouble with the right leg. He was able to move the foot pretty well today, and can feel it if you touch his legs/feet. We are happy about that. The neuro surgeon did not recommend surgery, which we knew from the beginning. It would most likely do more damage. Unfortunately, the neurologist doesn't think the left leg will come back. He also said that the tumor on the C3 is the same size as it was from last Saturday's scan. There are only 4 radiation treatments still available for that tumor, and we are unsettled it hasn't reduced in size. So, a memorable day, full of emotions. Thank you for all the cards for Les's health, Mom's birthday, and their anniversary. We appreciate you all.