A short update note to let our wonderful family and friends know that we have successfully made the transition to sunny La Quinta. We can't say enough about Alaska Airlines and their assistance every step of the way to ease our journey south. They made it seem effortless and dignified.
All in all, everything is up and running. Resuming Gary's biweekly chemo schedule has been our primary focus, which we managed to do without a glich, as well. Secondarily, has been setting up support services like physical therapy that will focus on retraining him to walk again. Not surprisingly, he is doing extremely well and starting to regain some of his strength.
The household is set up and running smoothly, after the usual headaches and stresses. Alas, we wonder why we have a second home, but the answer is soon very apparent in the weather and the friends. We've enjoyed 80+ degrees since we've been here and it's supposed to snow in our beautiful Bend tonight. That, combined with the wonderful friendships we've had the good fortune to have established here and I think we've made the right choice.
Friday, November 21, 2008
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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
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
3 comments:
hi grandfather and grinni
how are you? i am doing good. hope u feel better.mema also says hi.jake, emma and me are spening the night at memas house.i love u alot.
love ,
david
we are hoping to make it down your way one of these winter weekends. we miss and love you both so very much!!
john, julie, and madison
Good morning to you both,
Steve, the girls and I just got back from Thanksgiving in California and had a wonderful visit with family and friends. It was great to see Laura, Jim and the kids and they all look great! I miss them all so much. I think about you both so often and want you to know that you continue to be in my prayers and that I love you. Love, Sara
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