Ray update

Mitch went to Milwaukee last Wednesday night to accompany his dad to his appointments and round three of chemo starting on Thursday. Ray's lab work on Thursday morning showed a lower than desired white blood count so he was not able to have round three of chemo. His appointment did confirm some weight gain which was a positive sign. He continues to feel pretty good bus is losing his hair as expected. Mitch and Ray took care of some odd jobs around the house including getting the house and yard ready for spring - Yeah! since it snowed when we were last visiting! The highlight for both Mitch and Ray was attending the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game on Friday night. Hopefully, this will be game one of at least two for Mitch to attend with his dad. It followed the Milwaukee tradition of Friday night fish frys - this time at Cliffords! A pretty perfect night for these Beckmans!

Ray's doctor has tentatively decided to schedule a CT scan next instead of a PET scan. It will likely happen around the 19th as originally planned and hopefully be followed by another round of chemo.

Mitch talks to Ray daily and is supporting his dad in the unexpected journey in every way he can. I'm very proud of him. This is a journey that he didn't imagine he'd be on, neither did Ray, and each day they find strength in small things and take the tough times in stride.