Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Fast Forward - Two More Months

The tumor remains the same size. For cancer, no change is really good news. He's been off chemo now for 2 months and is only on the miracle drug, Avastin. It has no side affects. We're so grateful for modern medicine. Gary continues with physical therapy and improves every month. His left vision will probably never return, but his quality of life remains to be an answer to prayer.

Seems strange to post on Gary's blog. It's as though it's an old fashioned way to communicate now that Facebook has found it's way in to our lives.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Here's to wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving with so many things to be thankful for! I love you both! Always, Sara

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