These two moments were all I could think of when my husband was fighting for his life in the ICU, just before our youngest daughter's wedding in September, 2009. More detail about that is in my earlier blog from yesterday if you're curious. But this morning as I kissed him good-bye, both of us just starting our day, I reminded myself of these two moments . . . two moments I didn't think were possible as I sat…
Couldn't believe it. We were hoping, but never really expected Terry's Deauville score would be that coveted, magic "1". But, as usual, as only my Terry can . . . he amazed all of us with that complete remission we were all praying for. Of course, that means we now have a chance for that "cure" that we were hoping for in a few years. The oncologist said she likes to watchfully waiting for 5…
Waiting for information is always hard and, for me, writing and talking about my fears and worries is therapeutic; but blogging about the things we've experienced also serves as a diary of sorts. Everything is documented and there to help me recollect things I need to, in caring for my husband. But, I also think it may help others who are facing similar experiences.
Last Friday, my Terry came home with some of the…
Final PET scheduled for next Thursday. Consult with Oncology next Friday
After Terry's 6th and final RCHOP treatment, we had a little rough time of it, as the fatigue was the worst. The day after his last treatment (3 weeks ago today), he immediately started to "drag". It was the worst recovery time he suffered through these past 5 months of chemo. Never really had much appetite or nausea through it all;…
