Les doesn't seem to be doing well. For the last several days, he has mostly slept and remained very quiet even if he is awake. He speaks very little and almost seems emotionless. He isn't complaining about pain and said food is starting to taste better. We aren't sure if this round of chemo is harder on him, or if we just forget how badly he feels each time.
For my class I'm taking this week, we learned about this fun website, Animoto. I thought I'd try to embed it and we can all remember some better times. It is 2 1/2 minutes long. I've found if I let the whole thing load first (press the play arrow on the bottom and then quickly press it again to pause it. A darker bar should slowly move all the way across the video) it should play without skipping when you press play again. Cross your fingers!
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It made me smile....and cry!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Nik...the video was great.
Keep fighting Les...we're all sending prayers, healing thoughts and lots of love. Nancy
Nicki,
ReplyDeleteThe video brought tears to my eyes, what a beautiful family you all have. Looks like he and your mom have had some fun times and more to come!!!! I hope Les gets to feeling more like himself soon. Please tell your mom hi. Sending lots of prayers your way.
Sheri Buck
I can tell you I had a huge smile on my face with tears running down my cheeks. What a treasure you have shared with all of us. Thank you so much, we have been very blessed to have Les in our lives, and all of you are so lucky to be a part of him. I'm sure Les has many emotions right now and maybe it is just too hard for him to put it all in words. Sleep is good, our bodies tell us so much about what it needs and his must need rest. I wish you all peace and a pain-free week! Cheri & Dennis
ReplyDeleteHow great was that? God Bless you Uncle Les. A man with few words is generally a very wise man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jeff
What an awesome tribute to your Mom and Dad, Nick... I, too, found myself with smiles, tears and such a warm feeling of the closeness of your family. My prayers continue to be with you all!
ReplyDeleteKathy
You did a great job Nikki...This certainly is the Les we all remember and want to see again!!!!!!!!We continue to have him and all of you guys in our thoughts and prayers ...hey you all missed Bryce's home run tuesday nite and as he slid into home I could almost hear him tell grandpa about it!!!
ReplyDeleteNancy Elliott
FABULOUS, NIKKI!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU...
What a fun class this must have been. This is a wonderful tribute to your family. We are keeping you all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteCousin Joan
What a great video. I too had smiles and tears. Les, I dropped by the office yesterday and left some Eileen's cookies for you. I'm sure Dan will drop them by for you. I was reading that you were pretty tired and I didn't want to disturb you. Nate and I were talking about coming to see you sometime. I'll keep reading the blog and we'll get up there to check on your progress. Keep fighting and we'll keep praying. God Bless
ReplyDeleteWonderful video Nikki! Thanks for allowing us to share in your lives. We'll continue praying for each of you.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
Tammy
Wow Nik, that was awesome!!! All those fun memories brought tears to my eyes. Stay strong as you always are...we keep praying.
ReplyDeleteStaci J.
A great tribute to your dad. Hard not to keep the tears away. Continued prayers and happy thoughts are with all of you. God bless.
ReplyDeleteNancy R.
Oh my gosh!!! How great was that? What a wonderful memory for all of you. I'm so glad you have them. Nik--you did a great job. I remember hearing about those times and wish my family had pictures,like yours, to remember the good times. You have indeed been blessed. I know Les is trying hard to get better. I am glad his spirits are good. Maybe he needs a beer and some chocolate. Talk later, Joyce H
ReplyDeleteHi Les & Carolyn
ReplyDeleteNikki you did a very good job.
Just a quick note to let you know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Peggy C
That was awesome--so many memories. Thanks for sharing with us. We hope the really down time following chemo will subside soon. We're thinking about all of you and wish you strength and patience. Mila & Dean Curtis
ReplyDeleteHi Les and Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteWe are sending continued thoughts and prayers your way. Carolyn, please know that I am "Checking In" on your Mom.
Nikki, you did a great job with the video.
Love to all.
Jan
What a wonderful video. We are still praying hard for you.
ReplyDeleteKaren Kasuske
To Les and Family,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful video, Hoping that you are feeling better soon Les, You are in our prayers for a healthy recovery!
Max & Debbie
Nikki, You should get an A+ in the class. . . the music and the pictures really work. . . and they did evoke emotion. Sometimes the anger takes hold and I wonder WHY? But the calmer reason takes over and I offer another prayer for God to give you all tremendous strength and patience. Your memories are fantastic and I pray that the future holds many more fantastic memories.
ReplyDeleteConnie Sugden
What a very beautiful video! Thank you for sharing your family photos with all of us. Les be strong...we think of you, Carolyn and the rest of your family everyday.
ReplyDeleteCam and Teri Loerch
WOW! Fabulous job Nik! It made me cry and smile and cry again. Awesome pictures, awesome family and awesome memories! I'm so lucky to be able to call you all family. Praying for healing, strength and peace. Love to all!!!.....
ReplyDeleteJodi
Totally Awesome - - what a beautiful family! You did such a good job "making folks smile" by sharing your talent putting this together!
ReplyDeleteLes, I think you must need all this sleep to
gain strength to fight the side effects of the chemo treatments. . . I hope the rest is helping. Lots of love and prayers to you and your beautiful family - - Judy Reid
Carolyn and Les: The video is more than wonderful. The selection of pictures is so great and the song is perfect. We all need to view that. We continue to remember you in many thoughts and in prayer.
ReplyDeleteSharon & Lloyd Scarrow
I remember when the Blobaums moved to Ashland, just a block down the street, and their two darling little blondes. The years pass by so quickly, and I am once again reminded of the uncertainty of life. Yet, I'm also reminded of God's indescribable strength to comfort and sustain us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs to all of you. I pray everyday for you. Thank you for the powerful tribute.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures. God has blessed you with a great family and a lot of great times. Our prayers are with you all that when the treatments are complete you will have many more great times. We were thinking of you at the Riggle Picnic and missed you. Love, Melvin & Estel
ReplyDeleteHi Nikki, Carolyn & Les, Oh that was a wonderful job with the video. What a great family! Gods love and blessings to all of you. Tom & Kathy Weichel
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