Happy Sunday everyone and I hope you all had a great long weekend. All things considered, mine wasn't too bad. Certainly not my ideal 4th of July weekend, but I was still able to see good friends and family, eat a burger and watch a ton of sports. I even had probably the best cupcake of my life. As I said, not too shabby all things considered.
We had another good visit from the doctor this morning. She said that everything continues to look absolutely perfect with the way my body has responded to the first round of chemo. My white blood cell counts are rebounding extremely quickly, liver looks great, side effects are minimal if any and early indications look like the chemo really took it to the cancer cells hard. The bone marrow test will tell us definitively how well the chemo did against the cancer, but she says she has a really good feeling about it so I'm going to go with that until I hear otherwise.
Not much else to report on for now. The big news for the week will be the results of the bone marrow test for me and transplant match test for my brother Steve. We'll get those results posted as soon as we get them which should be closer to the end of the week. Thanks for reading and take care.
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Kurt, you're blessed with the family and friends whom surround you. It's been years since I've seen you yet I now think of you often. May this weeks tests results bring you what you need to move forward. You are keeping an amazing attitude through all this. What an inspiration you have been. You're a lucky man to be enveloped in all this love. I wish you health, wellness and well being every day.
Sincerely, Amy
I can't belive how much friends you've got...
here's a joke from
me too
A woman comes in a ginecologist ofice ands asks the doctor:"Have I left my panties here?"
The doc. says "No"
"Oh, well then sorry to bother you. I must of left them at my dentist."
Good morning bro,
Great news about the Chemo! I am glad to hear it went so well. We had fun weekend But of course missed you. We have lots of pics and stories to share later this week when I make it for a visit. Let Steve know I will be thinking about him during the testing. Call you later,
Carn.
Hey Kurt, thought you might like a little joke.
Have a good day. Carole L.
Sally was driving home from a business trip in Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of the road.
As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride.
With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got into the car.
Resuming the journey, Sally tried in vain to make a bit of small talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat silently, look intently at everything she saw, studying every littel detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally.
'What in bag?' asked the old woman.
Sally looked down at the brown bag and said, 'It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband.'
The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two.
Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said:
'Good trade.....'
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080707/ap_on_re_eu/spain_running_of_the_bulls
hard to believe its been 4 years.
link didn't work...
hmmmm, they started the running of the bulls today.
Liver looks great? That needs to be fixed! :-)
Glad to hear the chemo went well. Can't say the same for Lackey's last outing.
Take Care-
Jerry
Kurt, just heard the news. Wanted to let you know all your friends in Tech Support are pulling for you and the tests you will have this week. We are sending all our strength your way as I know you are a kick ass fighter!!!
Much love brother
All of Tech Support
Bill Waters
Hey Kurt,
It was great visiting with you on the Fourth. Everyone missed you at the party. You were in everyone thoughts.
I am very happy to hear the good news from the doctors. Lets keep the good news coming. I will give you a call later this week.
Later Glenn!
Hey Kurt,
On behalf of everyone who reads your blog regularly . . . Thank You.
Like many others I'm sure, I find myself thinking of you often and how things are going . . . its great to read it "from-the-horse's-mouth" so to speak.
I'm glad the Chemo is over and you're feeling stronger. I'll still send some Medinica your way even though the nausea has thankfully subsided.
We are all thinking good thoughts as you await the bone marrow chemo & transplant test results.
Stay Strong!
Ed Grozich
watching sports and eating a great hamburger sounds like Rafer's kind of 4th of July! :) Keep us updated on the test results. Prayers for a matc
xxoo,
The Kingstons
Big Kurt!
Cupcakes, burgers, and watching sports all day!? I shoulda come down on the 4th! Great to hear the positive news! I'll be crossing my skis for you later this week. Take care man.
tom
Hi Kurtel,
Great news, Sweetie, and within a couple of days, Steve will have been tested so that we can get the ball rolling - this is going to be a good week!!
Steve and I will see you tomorrow at 11. He's putting me onto several websites, looking for a download of "Ironman" for you. So far, no luck, and that's a good thing! Can you imagine me behind bars after being caught doing this??!! No wonder Steve's not doing this himself!!!!!
Enjoy the rest of your day Sweetie, and see you in the a.m.
Love you,
Mom xxx
VIVA SAN FERMIN!!! 20 years ago this week for me running with those beasts.. hey bro stay focused on healing from within and know you have heaps of prayers from the Estey clan being throw your way!!!
Kurt, So glad to hear everything is going well. You're still and always will be in our thoughts and prayers. See you soon and please let us know if you need anything.
Christine & Marc
hi kurt!
It's me, Eryn's friend Tana! Eryn told me about your diagnosis and she forwards all of your info to me. As I read through your blog, I can feel a sense of familiarity. I'm sure you remember I am a breast cancer survivor,(almost 5 yrs.!)and as I read, I know you are saying,"I'm going to do what I've got to do, so let's do this!!!!" I can feel that you have a positive attitude and let me tell you that is exactly what is needed! You are strong both physically and mentally.You WILL be able to accept whatever measures you need to endure for treatment, always know that.
Sorry this is so long, but when you spoke of chemo, i certainly remembered those nauseating days! Everyone's chemo recipe is different, but mine made my hair fall out exactly 2 weeks to the day of my first treatment. But hey, its back now, my life is actually better than before, and every single day is actually pretty sweet!
I'll continue to read up on you and please, just know that i do think of you often and i send all positive energy, blessings and peace to you....
Tana
Servus Schnitzelking,
happy to hear, that you went quite well through chemo.
I uploaded the pics from May, just in case you need a short break from xbox, burgers (hmmmm) and cakes. PICS
Be sure our strength and our thoughts are with you and we keep our fingers crossed for more good news this week,
take care,
Veronika & Daniel
Kurt - I just heard the news from Jeff Karl - I nearly fell over!
I trust the worst is over and you are well on your way to full recovery. I will be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way from Aus. Keep your spirits up bud, it's clear you have a great support team around you.
Good luck this week with the test results
No worries mate, she'll be right
Dave
Hi Kurt
Thanks for keeping us so informed everyday. We were so glad to hear that your doctor had such good things to say about the progress your making with your treatment.
We know this is a big week and keep positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. God has surely blessed you with a wonderful family and group of friends.
Hope to have more jokes to send your way.
Thanks again for keeping us posted. We think of you everyday.
Mr. & Mrs. O
Edi is completly wright. All you need is some Vranjska rakija and you'll be alright.
P.S. to Edi: reče se medEnica, ćemo ti pustit jedno malo za 12tega?
pozdravi Lindico-ne moren čekat da vas vidin
Kety
Ciao se vidimo
hey Evey how are you handling this?
Just stay strong both of you you'll get over this before you could even notice-
Suporting you I'm here at all times
-especially when it's night there
haha-it's July 8th here-11a.m.
Hang in there Kurt
Love
Kety
After the North American Beer Festival, all the brewery presidents decided to go out for a beer.
The guy from Corona sits down and says, "Hey Señor, I would like the world’s best beer, a Corona."
The bartender dusts off a bottle from the shelf and gives it to him.
The guy from Budweiser says, "I’d like the best beer in the world, give me ‘The King of Beers,’ a Budweiser."
The bartender gives him one.
The guy from Coors says, "I’d like the only beer made with Rocky Mountain spring water, give me a Coors." He gets it.
The guy from Molson sits down and says, "Give me a Coke."
The bartender is a little taken back, but gives him what he ordered.
The other brewery presidents look over at him and ask, "Why aren’t you drinking a Molson’s?"
The Molson president replies, "Well, I figured if you guys aren’t drinking beer, neither would I."
Great to see you guys this weekend. Thanks Kurt for letting us steal Evey to the beach for some girl time and Mexican food. I hope we filled you in on enough girl gossip the next day.
Wow, I have never seen Kurt so delighted as when he took a bite of that Sprinkles cupcake. Contraband cupcakes are so delicious.
We are all awaiting great news this week guys!!!
-Tash
We miss you, love you, and are thinking about you!! Great news you have shared, keep it coming.
Luvs-Ron and Kimmie :)
P.S I sent you both pics from the 4th hope you enjoy!
Kurt-
Good seeing you this weekend! Tomorrow will be a poker blood bath, as we need to take mr bowman down, he is the chip leader! We can always have Carn buyin more- thanks for the donation Carn!
See you tomorrow brother! Go Halos!
Van
Jeff has told me so much about you over the years that I feel we are old friends, Kurt. I am Jeff's mother and am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers!
Stay positive and allow all your wonderful friends and family to be there for you. Take care ----
sincerely, Cheryl
Hi Kurt,
I'm doing everything I can to keep Van away from you...he has the sniffles and I know it is absolutely killing him that he can't come down there.
I know you have never met my mom but everytime we go out we have a drink (or two, or three) and toast to your health. She wanted me to let you know that you need to get all better soon or she may end up in rehab. :)
I hope to see you and Evey very soon!
Love, Staci
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