I toured the Hope Lodge. We are # 26 on the waiting list. Hopefully it won't be to long before we get in.It is really nice and will make the time here more pleasant.Went to Walmart and got groceries so we don't have to eat every meal out. We have a refrig and microwave in the room so we will get by.Robert took a nap while I did the running around. The sun did come out and the temps improved a little. Love to all, Roxie

Very cold this morning. Robert has appointment @ 11:00 with oncologist.All the tests from yesterday went well, so we are on schedule to start chemo and radiation Monday @ 2:00.Yesterday was a long day. Appts from 9 to 4. We haven't moved the car since we got here. Walked in the tunnels or sky walks everywhere.We are on the waiting list for the Lodge so hope to get in there sometime next week. Saw a couple we know that is staying over there.He had the same surgery that Robert had and owned a John Deere store so they will have lots to talk about.Thanks to everyone for all the emails. I enjoy hearing from everyone. Love, Robert & Roxie

Diana, I'm wearing the Auntie Angel on my shoulder. I know it will take care of us. We have morning appts done and are getting ready to meet with the radiologist and then they will tatoo him for his radiation. Did you ever thing the favorite Uncle would get a tatoo? Better go, his appt is at 2:00 and he is waiting on me. thanks for your thoughts and prayers, Favorite Auntie Rox

Robert & Roxie made it to Rochester at 11:00 this morning. They are staying at the Brentwood Inn & Suites. It has the tunnels to the clinic which will be nice in the morning, they won't have to go outside. They hope to get into the Hope Lodge soon. Roxie says it looks really nice. It is really cold in Rochester, it was -7 this morning. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they begin a new journey tomorrow. As soon as I have their address at the Hope Lodge I will post it in case anyone would like to have it. Thanks again!

Robert & Roxie made it safely to Ames, IA last night, which is about 3 hours from Rochester. Thanks for all your prayers!

Just to let everyone know Robert & Roxie left this morning for Rochester. They will drive until they get tired then drive the rest of the way in in the morning. Please keep them in your prayers as they make this trip. I will keep you updated.

Hello to everyone! Christmas was a great time for all of us! We were all able to get together at Nana and Papa Berning's. What a wonderful time to get to spend with family!

I just wanted to update everyone on Robert's progress. He has finished his first round of Chemo, which went really well. He had to receive blood this week due to the fact that his white blood count was low but besides that he is doing really good. He was the old papa at Christmas that we all love. On the 26th Robert and Roxie will be making the trip back up to Rochester to do Radiation and Chemo. He will have both 5 days a week. They will be staying at the Hope house right next to the hospital. Since it is so cold in Minnesota they have underground walk ways so that you don't have to go outside in the cold. That will be nice for them. They will have to be in Rochester for 5 weeks. I will put their address up here as soon as I get it in case anyone would like to send a card. I will also be keeping the blog up to date so that everyone knows what is going on, it is also a good way for Robert and Roxie to keep in touch, I am sure that they will be checking the blog daily to see any new comments. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers please keep them coming they are working!

I would also like to say Happy Birthday to Camera Jean and Renissa! We all love you and hope that you have a wonderful Birthday!