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?
5 comments:
Just checking up on Gary and seeing your update from a few day ago. Prayers continue from both of us. Have REALLY good feeling about the Avestin. Sending our love...
Barb & Ray Losi
Gary, you are still chief of our tribe (remember way back?) and still doing it right.
With love, an Indian brother, Dave
Gary and Virginia, Looking forward to seeing you both soon. Just hoping and praying the Avestin will be the answer!! Keep believing in angels!! Love, Jack and Chris
Gary and Virginia, just when I thought things were going well, Shala informs me otherwise, we will
all pray, keep our fingers crossed, whatever postive thoughts needed to be sent your way,that the Avestin works it's magic.
Smiles, Cheers, Hugs,
Sallie and Dan
I was so glad to hear the first round of the "new" chemo didn't have many side effects and that during your visit with Laura and Jim there were many smiles, laughter and much love. I pray for you both every day. And by the way Gary, you look great! Keep smiling - it makes your eyes sparkle, and I have always loved that about you.
Love you, Sara
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