Monday, October 25, 2010

Great Weekend!


Matt went for his third chemo treatment in Fort Atkinson. He went to Fort Hospital for tests first. His numbers were all good so we could go to the clinic and get his chemo treatment. Matt will now take two weeks off for his wedding. After that on November 1 he starts with his new insurance. We will be back in Johnson Creek Cancer Center on November 1. He planned for his tumor marker test on November 16 and Doctor appointment on November 17 with Dr. Holen. He is tired but feeling good.

Matt said he has a lot of last minute wedding things to do this week. Matt and Ryan also worked Sunday on building walls in Matt & Casey's house.

On Saturday Matt was able to go to "World Class Driving US Tour 2010" with help from Lyle, from J & L tire. He needed someone 25 years and older so he took Ryan along with him. They had to to to Lake Geneva for the day. Matt got to drive a Ferrari F430 Coupe, Lamborghini Superleggera, Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren, Benley Supersports, Audi R8 V10. Matt thought his favorite ride was the Audi R8 V10.


Thank you for everyones thoughts and prayers for Matt and for their up coming weddng.

Monday, October 18, 2010

House moving along great!

Looking toward the kitchen

Finishing the roof.


Matt & Casey in their front doorway.

Matt & Casey in their Living room. There will be a bay window here.


Matt & Casey's house is moving along really well. Today they are working on putting
in the window and doors. The plan is siding this week as well. Hopefully the weather continues
to hold good for the siding. Matt and Casey have to decide on flooring, counter tops and appliances.

Chemo in Fort Atkinson is going well. Matt goes to Fort Atkinson hospital for labs and then to Dean's Specialty Clinic for chemo. Matt's tests came back great so they got his chemo started.
He will do chemo this week then he is going to take the next two weeks of for the wedding.

Thank you for all your continued thoughts and prayers.

Bachelor Party!!

Matt at his poker Party

Casey & Matt

Nate, Mike, Uncle Chris, Nic, Eric


Matt and his guest at the sports bar playing basketball

Uncle Jeff, Uncle Moose, Alex and Eric

Uncle Moose, Matt and Nate R. in their "Cool" Cars

Winners of the go karts race!

Matt in his go kart.

The race is on!!

Matt ready to race


The group of racers.

Matt

On the cruise to the go kart place.


Matt's brother Nate tried to keep some of the bachelor party a secret from him until the day of. On Saturday Matt and lots of friends went on a cruise for an hour and half to a go kart place. Matt was in his camero and his Uncle Keith had his camero out and Ryan, Casey's brother had his Corvette on the cruise. They went to a go kart place. They had many heats. They took the top of each heat and had the championship heat. Matt had made it to the last round . In the last race he got bumped out. One of Matt's friend, Shane won the championship!

From the go karts they went to Madison to a sports bar. They had a room reserved and they played basketball. Matt took first place in the basketball tournament. Matt had the most 3 pointers!!!

From there they cruised back to Silver Eagle Saloon bar. There Matt's Uncle Andy had a Texas hold em poker tournament set up. When Matt got there he looked tired but he wanted to play poker with his friends. There was great company and lots of food. Matt had a great time!!

Thank you to everyone who made Matt's day special. I know he appreciated everyone coming and making it a great day for him!

Friday, October 8, 2010

House going up!

Working on the roof.


Matt and Casey's house is coming along great!! The weather has been on our side. Today the were working on the roof. Next week the windows are do in and then the siding and the field stone on the house will go on. Then the inside work will start.

Lots of decisions on the house to be made. Matt and Casey have decisions on the floors, cabinets, lighting next. Matt & Casey can't wait for the house to be finished and they can move in and start their lives together.

Wedding plans are going good. Invites are all out. Waiting for dresses to come in. Matt and Casey are working on last minutes stuff.

Thank you for all your continued thoughts and prayers.

Chemo in Fort Atkinson

Matt has ended insurance on September 30th with Federated. Now his primary is Dean Care for the month of October. He is looking for 3 treatments in October from Dean Care and then his new insurance takes over November 1.

Johnson Creek cancer center is not a Dean Care Provider. We have tried to get Dean Care to let Matt continue his chemo treatments in Johnson Creek. They decided that he should stay in network and go to a Dean Care Treatment center in Fort Atkinson. So for the month of October Matt will have his treatments in Fort Atkinson. He is having 3 treatments and taking off the Friday, the 29th for Rehearsal night and he is taking off the following Friday so Matt and Casey can take a weekend to themselves.

Matt had his first treatment today in Dean Specialty Clinic. The clinic is a few blocks from the hospital. Matt saw Dr. Amit Sanyal. He gave Matt a good once over. He checked him out from head to toe. He says he likes to watch his patients closely. Matt has to have labs the next two weeks before he gets his treatments. He has to go to Fort Atkinson Hospital for labs a half hour before he gets his chemo treatment. The treatment center is smaller than Johnson Creek but all the people we met today were really nice and very helpful.

"Trust", When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise. (Psalm 56:3)

Thank you for all your continued thoughts and prayers!


Saturday, September 25, 2010

House and Wedding plans is coming along great!





Matt and Casey's house has been coming along good every day. They are not putting up the sides of there house. The in floor heat is in, decisions on color of house, field stone on the house and what color the roof should be is all decided. Building has been going great!

The wedding is coming along well. The hall, church, photographer, DJ, cake and food are all decided and ready to go. The dresses should be in shortly and tuxes are order. Flowers are done.
Casey has had several showers where she got a lot of nice things. Matt also got the belt that was on his list!! He was very happy getting the belt!!

Thank you to everyone for all the continued prayers, cards and help. It is very comforting to have so many family and friends out there helping with prayers!



Friday, September 24, 2010

Continuing Chemo


Matt has been continuing to do chemo treatments every Friday. After the treatment he goes home and sleeps for the night. Just made out the calendar for the next month for Doctor appointments and a CT scan and chemo treatments. Matt has been feeling good. He continues to work every day and to help Casey work on the wedding plans.

Thank you for all your continued prayers and comforting words.