calm AFTER the storm :)

Aside from a handful of flickering lights, the Campbell's were very lucky. We have power and we enjoyed being stuck in the house together watching DVDs. Unfortunately, we do not have phone cable or internet so I really don't have the capacity to update the blog. I miss my laptop!! Overall, Ty has been tolerating his chemotherapy very well. The first night Lou and I were nervous wrecks. We had placed plastic bins throughout the house and barely slept at night because we were waiting for him to get sick. Luckily, the pre-meds seem to be keeping his nausea under control and we are so grateful for that. The first day he had a terrible appetite, but that seems to be improving, too! Thanks so much for checking in. Hopefully we will be back online soon so we can share more.

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  1. googeAugust 29, 2011 at 8:53 PM

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  2. MariaAugust 30, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Glad you are all doing well. Thinking of you.

    xoxoxo,
    Maria

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Just popping in to say hello and to let you know I think of you all daily:) Hugs to Ty:)

    Michelle from NH

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Hi Ty and Family-

    I'm a student as well as a rowing at St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. I received the link to your blog from Friends of Jaclyn. I have read your story as well as many of the posts! I love looking at the pictures of Ty and seeing him smiling. He has inspired me to appreciate life a lot more. I'm so happy to hear that you all have made it through the storm and spent a lot of family time together during! Nothing better than watching movies snuggled up together! I look forward to reading more posts and hearing about Ty's progress!

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