1st day at HUP

Richie had his CT scan this morning, and all we know is that it did respond to the first chemo treatment. :) They were planning on starting the new round this afternoon, but because Rich gets it on a 12-hour cycle, he wants to start it at 9:00 p.m. tonight. This way, he won't be getting it at 3 p.m. and 3 a.m. every day. 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. is much better! That's all the news we have for now. I'll be heading down to the hospital with Richie's dad and brother this afternoon. Thankfully, I have an early dismissal (1:30 a.m.) so we can head down before the weather gets too much worse. My principal has been so great in working with my requests!

Rich is still in the same room with his roommate. We'll let you know if that changes. There is someone else on the floor who doesn't have a shower in his/her room, so they have first chance at getting a single room that opens up. That's fair enough...at least Rich has a shower!

Well, I probably see some of you this weekend if you come visit. Keep up the prayers that Richie responds well again to this next treatment! We want a cancer-free Richard as soon as possible!!! Hugs to all from me, Rich's parents, Peter, and Richard D.!