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Posted 2021-06-14T15:09:11Z

Staying the Course

Eric continues to do very well. His care team appears to be impressed with how well he is tolerating radiation and chemo. His energy levels fluctuate, but I think we have figured out how to manage it. His lab results continue to tell us that he is stable and maintaining levels within the proper ranges. 

Eric's youngest sister, Julie was able to visit us last week, and as a fantastic surprise, she was able to extend her visit through the weekend to surprise more of the Sullivan Clan that arrived in SLC yesterday.  What a fun surprise it was! Despite the surprise, no lies were told! 

Since Julie was able to extend her trip, she was able to cheer on team Sullivan Strong as we participated in the Huntsman Sportsfest 10k! Eric finished the 10k course like the rockstar that he is.  Johnanna also finished the 10k! Her first 10k race. After the race, we were all able to sneak in a little pampering....pedicures....how wonderful that felt on tired legs. 

Emily, Jimmy and Fina arrived yesterday afternoon quickly followed by Eric's parents, Drew and Donna.  It appears that we are officially taking over SLC! 

We are looking forward to spending this week with most of the Sullivan Clan, finishing up treatment.....only 7  more radiation fractions to go! And then heading home to Helena for some rest and recovery. We can only imagine how good it will be to be in our own home, our own beds, and a month off from treatment for Eric to be able to truly start to recover. 

So for now, we stay the course but we are definitely looking forward! 

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Comments (6)

  • Chris Miller
    Chris Miller

    Sounds like a lot of great positives. Nice job, Julie. I am sure you 'gottum'. c

    5 years ago · Reply
  • Deena Carpenter
    Deena Carpenter

    Woohoo!! Family makes everything a little better! Love you guys!

    5 years ago · Reply
  • Kraig Brownell
    Kraig Brownell

    How wonderful! For more than 30 years I have seen team Sullivan as a positive force to be reckoned with and to emulate! Stay strong, Eric and J!

    5 years ago · Reply
  • Gina Martin
    Gina Martin

    Wow! you are both amazing, I can't even run to the mailbox. I just bought my first body board, now time for the lake, hopefully I can still swim. I did by a life jacket just in case. You guys still keep rockin it. I am praying every day for healing and strength, God must be listening... Gina

    5 years ago · Reply
  • Becky Piske
    Becky Piske

    Hey Johnanna, congratulations. Eric is old hat at this thing, I am betting. Smiling deeply your way. BnP

    5 years ago · Reply
  • Becky Piske
    Becky Piske

    Hey Johnanna, congratulations. Eric is old hat at this thing, I am betting. Smiling deeply your way. BnP

    5 years ago · Reply