Rob is dealing with it quite well, thanks to the a/c and the beautiful, cool evening soft winds.
Me? I am eternally an Autumn Girl. :)
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| Autumn, 2013 |
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Rob and I got the results of the CT last week, and the cancer is not gone, but it is "stable" for now, so Rob will remain on a chemo holiday for a bit longer.
These are the notes from the oncologist (Dr. B) visit last week:
- As you may remember, Rob is in stage 4 liver disease... the chemo did great damage to his liver. So now we are seeing Dr. A, the nephrologist, tomorrow, to see what his plan of action will be. Dr. B says the liver is taking priority right now.
- Rob will redo the CT's again in September, but we will be checking in with Dr. B every 6 weeks. Since the cancer is in the lymph nodes, when it takes off again, IT WILL TAKE OFF. So, Dr. B wants to keep a handle on it.
- She gave us a list of symptoms to watch for regarding the cancer's return... she said we would know, that it will be "different" somehow.
In the meantime, Rob's hair is returning... eyebrows, beard, eyelashes, arms, legs, belly... he's looking like his old "Baer" self again (inside joke!)... ;)
He is on a couple of stronger prescription pain meds now, because the headaches just don't stop unless he's sleeping, which he still does quite a bit of.
He spends his awake time conversing with old friends and family on the beautiful gift of a new computer from Sister Holly and Brother Stu... which I thank them for from the bottom of my heart, too!!! Facebook has become his connection to normal days where he can enjoy his music and share "funnies" with others. I really am thankful he has that literally at his fingertips.
And his sense of humor? Still intact. :)
Rob doesn't leave the house much except for doctor's appointments, so to have him join some of the family for dinner on the fourth... it was great!!! He filled up with food, smiles, little hugs, and probably one too many s'mores, but he had fun, and that's what mattered!!! The grandkids were SO happy to see him! They have had to stay away during the chemo because of Rob's immune system being shot. They sure have missed "Mr. Rob" a lot!!!
We will celebrate our 4th Anniversary in two days, July 9th!
It's hard to believe so much has happened like it has...
Rob and I found each other and got back together in 2010,
married in 2011,
he was diagnosed with terminal stage IV cancer in 2012,
surgery in 2013,
and chemo on and off since then.
We have tiptoed through the dark valleys, and been carried over the crevices, and lifted back on the path to the mountaintops by your unfailing prayers...
I don't know how to even thank you for the time you've given us together, but I am humbled and grateful, and I thank you for keeping us in His arms through it all.
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| 1st Anniversary, 2012 |
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| 2nd Anniversary, 2013 |
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| 3rd Anniversary, 2014 |
We know that the journey is not over, and there will most likely be more valleys and dark paths coming... more than we want. But we are both filled with peace and calm, and a passion to make sure you all know where our strength comes from. Because without our faith in God, in His Son Jesus, and without the prayers of His people... we would be lost in this darkness. We know there is much to learn, and much to share. And we welcome the opportunities He gives us... regardless of the circumstances.
So we say to the darkness... "Bring it on!!!"
We have the power of God on our side!!!
Our time here, in reality, is but a brief dance on the wind.
Eternity is where it's at. :)
Enjoy your days... we are! Enjoy the sunshine and flowers and summer breezes, the laughter and smiles, even the thunder and lightening and pouring rain. Yes, and the non-stop firecrackers!
Seasons of life... ahhhh, yes!
We'll be back soon. Until then, do something good and fun and unexpected. Pay it forward. Love.
Most importantly... Love. ♥
In Love and In Peace,
Cheri (and Rob) ♥
