July Smash post

Eric had an appointment on July 18th. It was fun to be able to meet him for lunch before heading over to the clinic. Eric's blood work looks good! He has gained some weight (due to the steroid he was on earlier this year) and Dr. C would like him to work out a little more. Eric has a hard time remembering what he was going to do but will recall what that task was 20 seconds later. Dr. C encouraged him to do little memory building games to help. Eric wont be going back for another appointment for 2 more months. Dr. C wants to get a CT scan at that time because it will have been 6 months since his last one. YIPEE! I did ask at what point do we talk remission and he said in 5 years. Eric's blood work shows that he is cancer free but he will continue to be watched closely for a few more years.

While at this appointment we saw a flyer for Relay for Life. This is something we have heard about before and were excited for the opportunity to attend. This particular one was also on July 18th over at Murray Park. The restaurant Brio catered...amazing! We watched a little program, got t-shirts, and did the walk. I was so proud to see Eric walk the 'Survivor' walk and then we joined him as 'caregivers'. Mostly Tayvia wanted to play on the play ground after that :) We look forward to being apart of Relay for Life every year. Next time hopefully apart of a team!

July 22nd was Eric's Birthday! He turned 30 and I really wanted to throw him a surprise party. He figured it out as we were on our way to the park but at least he didn't know until then or know who was going to be there etc. The theme was 'Nerdy Thirty' and it was great to see everyone dressed up. Eric is kind of a nerd if you didn't know already. He is into lots of fantasy movies and games. Eric's sister Laura just so happened to be visiting from Texas and boy did she hit the ball out of the ball  park with her birthday cake for Eric. She made our wedding cake, Eric's sisters, and Eric's brothers groomsman cake so I knew she would do amazing work! Thank you so much for everyone who came to Eric's party. He really enjoyed it. For me it was more to celebrate Eric's life than it was to celebrate another birthday. So grateful that he is still here with Tayvia and I today!

Eric came into my school for a spa pedicure and manicure for his birthday!