Robert had his first chemo treatment on Monday and everything went well. On Tuesday he got his port put in too, and that also went well. The port is under the skin. He is feeling good! Hurray! Renissa's and Ryan's families made it here today so we will be able to have a happy Thanksgiving! God Bless everyone! Save travels to you and a very Happy Thanksgiving from all of the Berning's to all of you!


Giving ThanksFor the hay and the corn and the wheat that is reaped,
For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped,
For the sun and the dew and the sweet honeycomb,
For the rose and the song and the harvest brought home --
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the trade and the skill and the wealth in our land,
For the cunning and strength of the workingman's hand,
For the good that our artists and poets have taught,
For the friendship that hope and affection have brought --
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the homes that with purest affection are blest,
For the season of plenty and well-deserved rest,
For our country extending from sea unto sea;
The land that is known as the "Land of the Free" --
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!
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Robert had his consult in Hays on Tuesday, they did not put the port in but will do that when he goes in next time. On the 24th he will have his first treatment of Chemo. They will do this thru the vein since he does not have the port in yet. Then on the 25th they will put his port in. He will have 3 weeks of Chemo then 1 week off then 3 weeks of Chemo then 1 week off then they will start Radiation in Rochester for 5 weeks. I know things change but for right now that is what is going on. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers! Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday! We can't wait to see Ryan and Renissa's families!

Just wanted everyone to know that Robert and Roxie will be going to Hays on the 18th to get a consult and to put Robert's port in for Chemo. Then on the 24th Robert will be getting his first dose of Chemo. Robert's White blood count is 9.4. Ryan and Renissa's families will be coming home for Thanksgiving and we will have dinner out at our house. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Have a safe travel over the holidays!

I just got a call from Roxie and I thought I would update everyone. They got a call from Rochester and the Doctors there do not want to start chemo yet. They think that his white blood count is still to high, they are worried about infection. On Monday they will take Robert back into Leoti to have his white blood count checked again and we will go from there. If it is still up then they will put him on an antibiotic again. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they wait for news back from Rochester. Thanks to everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.