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Long time no see, friends!  As you can imagine, things have been pretty crazy in our world.  We had a lovely trip to Emerald Isle, NC with Matt's family the week before last, and some ocean therapy was definitely needed.  There's something about letting the waves crash against your feet and just standing in awe of the majesty of God's creation.  It's good for the soul.

We came back from vacation Sunday night and had to be up at 5:00a.m. for Matt's port surgery.  He started chemo on Wednesday morning, and we are already seeing the side effects of the chemo, except much worse this time around.  He was very sick for the first 3 days, moderately sick the next 2 days, and is still a little sick.  I've been feeding him nausea medicine around the clock with ginger ale and mint tea, diffusing oils, and scouring the interwebs for cancer blogs and message boards looking for tips, but it's not helping as much as we'd like.  I hate that he has to do this 11 more times, but not nearly as much as he hates it.


So on top of all of that, here's what we had going on last week.
1. Something hit Matt's windshield on the interstate and busted it.
2. Our upstairs master bathroom shower was leaking (at least it was outside of the house this time!)
3. A few months ago I had signed up to take the WVSSAC coaching class, which was Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5-10p.m.  (And that is after working all day, buttttt I passed my tests, and with my loads of spare time *insert eyeroll emoji*, I will be an assistant cheer coach at BHS! VVVVV. excited! Go Bison!)
4.  Also, I had volunteered to host my sister's Harry Potter themed baby sprinkle at my house.  This was actually a fun distraction from everything else that was going on, and it turned out super cute and fun! (Thanks to Helen, Kathy, Jess, and Britt for all their help!)



So, all of that is why there was no blog last week.  I literally didn't have a minute to sit down and think about writing anything.  Sleep is harder to come by on chemo weeks, so naps were a priority! I know they say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes one to get through cancer.  We are so grateful for the people who have been helping us out.  Matt's brother, Isaac, mowed our grass, my dad met the plumbers and patched the hole in our ceiling while we were at the hospital, Kathy has made us dinner on the reg (along with 1,000 other things,) etc. etc. etc.  Also, we love coming home to the care packages left on our front porch and cards in the mail.  It all means more to us than we can ever express.

Matt had an appointment with his oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC yesterday, and he and Jon are already on their way back to WV.  We are hopeful that the treatment plan is going to work, and keeping the faith.  I wish I had pictures to share from their trip, but...men. ;)

xo - Kellie

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  1. UnknownJune 14, 2019 at 6:10 AM

    Thanks for the update! Keeping you two in my prayers.

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  2. UnknownJune 14, 2019 at 6:11 AM

    Thanks for the update! Keeping you two in my prayers. That baby shower looked sooo cute!

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  3. denise neelyJune 14, 2019 at 4:56 PM

    Kelly, I cannot imagine what you are going thru...and I certainly cannot begin to comprehend what Matt is walking thru...but please know that you are not alone. We are praying for the almighty God to heal Matt. I am also praying for the strength and courage you both need to fight this fight.

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