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Wicked Rash

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Is seems like we just figured out how to control Aaron's nausea and were getting him to gain weight when a wicked rash showed up and with it extreme pain. It is a side effect of one of the new drugs. We knew of this side effect, but didn't know how extreme it would become. He had me try multiple creams and ointments to control it and maybe that contributed to it getting out of control. Treating the rash consists of him sleeping his days away while the skin heals and also holding off on the new drug until the rash is under control. I requested to have IV fluids at home so he doesn't dehydrate. Eating is another worry AND getting all the layers of cream we slathered on is an additional worry. I work on wiping the layers away to get down to the raw, red skin. Cancer just isn't pretty.

He does not complain and is thoughtful even in his extremities. It was our daughter's birthday this week and I went to check on Aaron and in his hand was a ten dollar bill he had gotten out to give to Ella, but the pain meds knocked him out before he could give it to her. Aaron loves to work. He loves taking the kids on dates for their birthdays and spending time with me and the kids, he loves his job and mowing the lawn and getting things done in general. He always had his lists and I have yet to hear him complain that things aren't like they used to be. He never complains that he isn't able to do a lot of those things. It is so like him to be willing to bear all things the Lord sees fit to ask him to bear.

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  1. JimDecember 18, 2018 at 1:22 PM

    We love you Aaron.

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  2. Aaron & JillDecember 19, 2018 at 5:21 AM

    Well done, my good and faithful servant. Bis aufs Wiedersehen!

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  3. Lisa LarsonDecember 19, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    Aaron, you will never know how you have impacted my life. Lorraine and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers in every way. Sending love!

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