Overview

On January 24, 2014, Aaron was diagnosed with cancer.

Aaron expressed a great desire to chronicle this journey as he fights to win this battle with cancer. He has asked that I, his sister Kim, create and update this blog for all of his family, friends, clients, and anyone who wishes to follow along as he fights to overcome this trial.

Aaron told me that all the Facebook comments, text messages and phone calls have been such a great source of strength and faith-fortifier for him. He and Beth are so grateful for the love and kindness shown, and the promises of prayers given. Aaron says these things have truly encouraged him & strengthened his will to win this battle. So, I'm asking you on behalf of our entire family to never hesitate to send him your love and support via FB, text, email, phone, or comments on this blog because it means so much to him. (Even if you only know "of" him through friends or family members!) He loves reading your encouraging words; he said they "really pump me up." Aaron was in tears when we figured that he may have as many as 1,000 people praying for him already, from dear friends and family to complete strangers. It is so humbling. Thank you so much.

We all know Aaron is large in stature, with viking blood running through his veins. He would be a formidable challenger to any opponent, and we know that it is no different in this situation as he sets out to battle cancer.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Entry 16: Chemo & Radiation Starts

Right before Aaron had to shave his fortress/ beard, he got fitted for a mouth guard to protect his pearly whites from the radiation. Exhibit A: Goofball... :)
The next day the doctors fitted Aaron for a face mask he has to wear during his treatments, as well. We wouldn't want to hurt that pretty mug! 

The Sundstrom family was so excited leading up today because Beth's dad would be arriving today to stay with them for a couple weeks! Well, this afternoon I got a very excited text from Beth saying that her stepmom surprised them and came too!! I am so happy they can all have that time together right now! :) 

Aaron said he's probably lost about 20 lbs already due to changing his diet to only whole foods, no meat, and no soda (or "pop" as our Michigander family would say;). He said the doctors weren't happy about his weight loss, and said to me "yeah, it's the first time a doctor has ever yelled at a fat guy for losing weight." Ha! I of course assured him he's not fat-- he's a Viking. :) the doctors didn't want him to drop a ton of weight because he'll likely lose with his treatments as well, and they don't want his immune system compromised by too much weight loss too quickly. 

Tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 24th) will be day 1 of Aaron's chemo and radiation. Please keep him in your prayers:)
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