Sunday, January 18, 2009

Who's Counting???

Gary is accumulating days in the hospital as fast as frequent flyer miles. This week, he spent 4 nights in Eisenhower Medical Center with pulmonary embolisms, bringing his total to 44 days in less than a year. Apparently, cancer patients have issues with coagulation, which caused the embolism. After lots of consulting with docs, the solution is to thin his blood with daily shots. Works for me.

Nothing else new. He still looks wonderful and is in good spirits. Thanks for caring.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Ain't she (and he) Sweet?????


Wanted to share this beautiful photo of Gary and Emma in the golf cart at Tradition just after Christmas. They were going to get a yogurt at the Coyote Cafe (the turn).


I've resisted the temptation to share how cute our grandkids are, but couldn't resist this one. Gary continues with the chemo and is getting increasingly more and more tired, but apparently the results are showing that the tumor is smaller than it was exactly one year ago. So, with your help and that of the meds/docs, we endure. Next MRI is scheduled at Cedars Sinai on 1/27/09.
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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