Mardi Gras Pics!

Float in REX King of Carnival

Zulu Float


Dr. Paul Monsour & Harry Ravain

Mardi Gras Day!

Well we were fortunate to spend the day with someone who has become so very important to both of us. Harry's Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Paul Monsour and his wonderful wife April. We got downtown early - so we walked down St. Charles to Jackson and watch Zulu. Harry got me a 100th anniversary Zulu Coconut, thank you to the NOPD officer from originally from Detroit for making our morning. We had a really good time - both of us exercise and I turned a year older, making me officially in my 50's

Dr. Monsour & Benefit Picture Link

We saw Dr. Monsour today - and I don't know how he does it but he lifts our spirit and gives us new hope every time we see him. I thank God everyday that he brought him into our lives. We will see him again in April - until then Harry keeps up the healing.

For those who were unable to attend the Rock N Bowl benefit.. I have uploaded the pictures to Flicker - Here is the link if you'd like to go look..... thank you to everyone who has sent their photos to us. It really means a lot - thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/72973194@N00/

Doctor Reports

Harry saw his pulmonoligist and a gastroenterologist yesterday. We are in a holding pattern for now. Dr. Schuette says there is no rush to get back into chemotherapy that healing is still the best course for now. We will see Dr. Black his medical oncologist in late April and probably discuss additional chemotherapy then. We still have one more appointment this week and I will post again after that.

Again I want to thank each and everyone of you for your support and for coming out to the Rock N Bowl - you really made Harry feel special and have by your kindness let me concentrate on getting him well - thank you - you are all gifts from God and I could never repay you.

I will be posting all the fabulous pictures that were taken that night soon and when I do I will post the link here..

Thanks again - Mona & Harry

A Full Week Ahead

Happy Belated Valentine's Day to all..

We go to see a new gastroenterologist tomorrow. Harry was determined to have reflux and lower esophagus spasms so we are hoping Dr. Gold can help with that. Then on Wednesday - Harry's stepfather is King of Carnival at his nursing home so we are taking his Mom to that. Then Thursday he sees Dr. Monsour and Dr. Schuette. I supposed this is when they will send us back to Dr. Black and we will proceed with more chemotherapy. I also fly to Dallas that night for a show and get back Sunday morning.

We also were able to visit Bill Murray on his trip to New Orleans. Both Bill and Ruby looked great. Ruby my hat is off to you and your courage.

thank you

To each and everyone of you - a huge thank you. I understand it was a rousing success last night and I know how happy you all made Harry. We are blessed with great families, friends and supporters...

I hope each of you had a great time. You each gave Harry another reason to fight harder to beat this thing.

Love, Mona

Doctor Visit

Doctor Jeanfreau was able to get the results from Harry's test on Thursday. He has reflux and some spasms in his lower esophagus. So we continue the Nexium. We also talked to him about the dizziness and the headaches. He took Harry off his blood pressure medicine and gave him Fioricet for his headaches and we should know in a couple of days whether or not that was the problem.

He is really looking forward to the benefit - hope ya'll have a great time..

Mona

Dr. Jeanfreau

Harry has a doctor's appointment today at 10am - regular appointment. I fly to Orlando tomorrow and Harry is really looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. I know you will all have a great time..

I will let you know when we have any results or decisions.

Mona

Another Test Today

We are headed to the hospital this morning for an xray with contrast to see why he is still coughing so much - they figured the medicine would have conquered this by now. Tomorrow he has an appointment with his Medical Internist. I will post as soon as we know anything new.

Harry and his little cousin Ava

This is Harry with his little cousin Ava at a birthday celebration for his cousin Janice Ravain's birthday..

More Benefit Information

It is my understanding that Vince Vance has been added to the Benefit lineup and Sherman Bernard, Bernard Productions is suppling all the gear for the musicians..

Thanks to all