Our Trip to Texas

Zach and I traveled to Houston Texas to see a specialist at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on May 5th. The specialist told us that the treatment Zach is getting in Indianapolis is similar to what she would recommend. She said that once these drugs stop working (we want them to work as long as possible) he might be eligible to become part of a Clinical Trial using newer Chemotherapy drugs. It won't be realistic for him to travel to Houston every other week, but there may be a closer hospital that is offering the same Clinical Trial. Our plan for now is to continue treatment in Indianapolis (Zach received another round of Chemo on Mary 10th).

After Zach's Thursday appointment we shopped at Ikea and ate at the Melting Pot before traveling to Galveston, Texas. In Galveston we visited an Aquarium, went on an Historic Homes Tour (Zach was a good sport and visited all 10 homes with me), walked on the beach, went swimming, and played games. We also visited a school benefit auction where Zach bought a certificate for a local restaurant and a certificate for me to get a manicure and pedicure. I enjoyed some pampering and we both enjoyed barbecued meat and sea food. Our flight back to reality on Monday came way too soon, but we are both thankful for the time together. The kids spent their vacation getting spoiled by their Ohio grandparents, aunts/uncles, and great aunts/uncles.