Monday, June 23, 2008

No news is good news!!! I've been reminded that I promised to update the blog occassionally. You're all so sweet to follow the blog and Gary's progress. It's so cute to see how many people email comments.....either from shyness at posting on a public blog or from technical challenges. Regardless, your comments and prayers are healing to say the least.Gary's doing just fine. We have our day to day challenges, but none are noteworthy, just part of life's process. He's such a good sport and is the best pal I could ever have. His buddies have been so kind in sharing time with him to:
  • putt, pitch, and finish with fish 'n chips at the Club
  • hot dogs and fries and justify the indulgence with a walk by the river
  • dining out when the gals have a very important Bunco Game
  • sharing a meal & wisdom at Food For Thought with "THE GUYS"
  • touching basis by telephone from all parts of the world
  • inclusive invitations to share time together

After our trip to Alaska, Gary will have his follow up MRI. Your prayers for a reduction in the size of the tumor are greatly appreciated. He'll resume oral chemo for 5 days and then rest for 23 days. This schedule will continue until we return to La Quinta in November. Again, thank you for your kindness and love.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

V,
Thanks for the update. Hope you have a great trip to Alaska and our thoughts are with Gary for an improved MRI.

Much love to you both,

James and Teri

June 24, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Anonymous said...

Great way to stay in touch although I am intimaded to answer the comments so "publicly"! John and I can't wait to hear about Alaska. Getting together as a family in Greece was great (interesting to observe the different dynamics between the couples!)_. I am sure you will have a lot of fun cruising all together in small boats near the glaciers! See you soon! Christiane

July 9, 2008 at 8:01 AM

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Why now?

All is well, so why now?

Well, we have been extremely touched by the care and attention so many of you have showered upon us over the past 6 months (yes, this whole thing started 6 months ago, ie. 11/27/07). Throughout this time, we've had ups and downs and many of you have shared them with us and lifted us up with your love. When this first started, I sent out emails to our beloved prayer chain warriors, our faithful families and friends. Undoubtedly and unintentionally, people who care about both of us were missed.

As snowbirds, we have returned to our home in Bend, Oregon and we miss our "Southern Friends" who have done the same thing by going home to countless beautiful communities throughout the United States and Canada. This offers an opportunity to occasionally check on Gary's progress and post your comments.

My focus is Gary, so sometimes the phone call I "should" make to friends isn't made. I'll try to update this blogsite once a week to say hello and let you know how he's doing. Please don't hesitate to call us or check this blog from time to time and leave a comment.

We know that you worry about Gary and me and hope that this will give you some comfort.

Hope it works for you. Works for me.

We're sending our love to you through this blog. Please keep him in your prayers.

Virginia and Gary