Well, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!Sorry it has been so long since I've posted anything (that's a recurring theme, isn't it...)
We have had a rather eventful few months. Between my graduating from school to be an esthetician, and George's chemo, and then the holidays, I have gotten behind.
We had a lovely Christmas Brunch with George's daughters and their families.
Then, we took a Christmas Vacation of a lifetime! A 2 week cruise to the Caribbean. Blue skies, sunshine, clear water, warm sand... just what the doctor ordered- and a really nice break from reality.
George needed to get a couple spots radiated before the cruise, as he was starting to get some pain.The chemo seems to be having an effect in reducing his psa (down to 12 from 147!) but the bone tumors are very persistent- and painful.
Since getting back, he's had 2 more chemo treatments, but the pain is escalating. So it has been determined that he is a good candidate for a treatment known as Samarium. It feels a bit scary, but it is supposed to relieve the pain and hopefully reduce the tumors. It is a radiation therapy that is administered via I.V.
Actually, he was supposed to be getting a bone scan today, and then the treatment tomorrow- and was really looking forward to getting it done so he can start experiencing the promise of relief it holds!- but Winter had other plans, and we have to reschedule. :-( We are both feeling bummed by that, but trying to stay positive.
On a happier note- George turns 60 on February 4th! He is very excited and thankful to be able to celebrate not only another birthday- but another entry into a new decade!! 60 may feel old to some... but to him it means LIFE, and life is good.
George embraces life, and all it offers, with such a cheerful spirit, it's inspiring. We have a lot to be thankful for, in spite of the heartaches that life sometimes brings.
We are looking forward to spring and continuing some projects on this old house of ours'- having things to look forward to and live for is where the joy is found.
Blessings to you all!
