Jeffery's Journey

Hi everyone,
    Jeff had his follow up appointment on Monday and all went well. He also had a chest Xray and blood drawn for his Coumadin level. Monday was also the start of respite.  A lovely lady, Sherrie is now coming Mon-Fri to stay with Jeff while I leave for work and until John is home. It has been working out well. Jeff wants to play checkers and Sherrie said she is a little rusty, that's OK Jeff thinks he will have an advantage and win!!
     Tuesday, a health care aid named Peter came to help Jeff take his first shower at home. Turns out this is the same Peter who used to come to Dad Wiens/Opa when they were still in their house on Devon and also in the high rise at Donwood. I recognized him. He remembers Dad and was happy to hear that he is still well.
Peter will come next week as well to help Jeff. After that he will probably be stronger and able to shower himself.  We are very thankful for the help. I leave for work knowing that he is in good hands.
On days when I don't work like tomorrow I can get other things done.
Tomorrow afternoon I am going to visit my parents at their house. My Dad had a stint inserted into his esophagus last Friday (the day Jeff was discharged and came home). Today, Dad was able to eat/swallow mashed potatoes and gravy!!!!!  On Friday this week, he is going to Cancer Care to talk about the radiation treatments.My nephew, Christopher will meet them there to hear what the doctor has to say. Then he can let the rest of us in on the visit. I am so thankful for our family.
  Jeff is definitely feeling better.  This morning when I got up he had washed the dishes left on the counter and proudly told me with a big smile on his face. I said '' THERE'S MY BOY BACK!!
 Thanks for checking the blog. TTFN, Dorothy

PS- Jeff got a card  today from his cousin in Alberta with gift cards to iTunes. Thank you Karen for thinking about Jeff and sending this. It made him smile. Love Auntie