Yesterday we changed some of Jon's meds to reduce the ammonia in his blood stream, move his bowels, raise his blood pressure, and treat the thrush in his mouth. He awoke this morning feeling pretty darn good. He got out of bed, took his meds and went downstairs to make breakfast. Cathy Mortell arrived at 8:15 for instructions and her day of Jon-sitting. After she made him breakfast he had her drive him all over the creation to get a haircut, shop for more hunting, camping gear, get a massage, etc, etc. They stopped by my office where we had lunch with our friend Diane Lane who stopped by for an adjustment and some moral support. We always call Cathy our friend who is "crazy in a good way" and she proved true to her reputation by keeping us all laughing today.

Although Jon still is somewhat confused, lost his wallet, cell phone, etc. etc. (we retrieved both) this is probably the best day he's had in a long time. This morning he asked me why there is currently no treatment plan for him and then commented that he thinks there actually hasn't been for a long time. I reminded him that Dr. Lin had wanted to start the platinum based chemo initially but Jon was too sick and weak. Then he tried to start the Gemzar but that day Jon's blood chemstries were off the charts and there is no doubt in the doctors or my eyes that a chemotherapy that day would have killed him. I did however, also remind him that Dr. Lin did say that if he regained his strength and his blood chemistries normalized through hospice that he would reconsider more active treatment. Jon wants everyone to know that he hasn't given up the fight and probably never will.

He's trying to talk Levi into a camping trip this weekend....