We’re two and a half weeks into Ken’s break. The oncologist took him off the xeloda after all. He said Ken needed some time to heal after more than 28 weeks of chemo.

The radiation damage is healing slowly. His back and abdomen continue to ache and he still has a lot of swelling. The good news is that he has a little more energy.

This weekend was the 170th Canfield county fair, a good way to celebrate. It was hotter than we expected (and crazy crowded) but we all had fun. The kids especially liked holding the baby ducks and chicks. Haley really didn’t want to give her ducky back!

We tried some fair food (kettle corn, a caramel apple, funnel cake, a steak sandwich, ice cream cones, corn dogs, and lemonade). And of course, Ken would find a nice fresh salad at a county fair!

By the time we got to the giant pumpkins (the winner was more than 1,200 pounds!), Ken was exhausted. He and I sat for about an hour while the kids went through the fun houses and played some games. Then we walked slowly to the *free* tractor ride back to our car.

Unfortunately, Ken’s leg is really swollen today. It was such a nice day that we’d originally planned a trip to the renaissance festival.  We’re not sure if it’s just that he walked a lot yesterday, if there’s more lymph activity, or something else going on. He kept his leg elevated all day and we’ll call the oncologist tomorrow morning.