When something like this happens, there is no doubt that angels magically appear on our doorstep.
- they come bearing cookies for Gary, The Original Cookie Monster
- meals on the first day of Chemo that are hot from the oven
- telephone calls from dear, old friends wishing us well and telling Gary that they love him and letting him tell them the same. The phone calls are so hard, yet so beautiful. There have been lots of tears expressing love, happy shared memories, and wishes that this wasn't happening to Gary.
- Snow bird friends leaving and coming to "say goodbye" and capture a memory of their dear friend
- visits that allow me to leave the house knowing that he is with someone he enjoys
- cards, newspapers and magazines
- ramps and wheelchairs
As an update, Gary started on a Chemo called CPT 11 and a vascular restrictor called Avastin. He's scheduled for another session 2 weeks from now. So far, he has reacted very well and is as sweet, loving, and kind as ever. He never complains and always tells me thank you. How sweet is that? He's a joy to care for. He is exhausted, but enjoys getting out for lunch and driving around.
Please say prayers that this Avastin stops the new growth and the Chemo stops the cancer cells from reproducing rapidly. While you're at it, would you pray that the side affects are few?
