We've been home now for over a week and I think we are back to our regular routine. I think we are back to normal but then something small will seem SO large and I remember that things really aren't that normal. Jeff is feeling good. He usually feels more fatigued after all the testing. They have to inject him with "contrast" and he feels like it slows him down for a week or two. I think it's the combination of stress and travel and testing. So he is back at work and not taking a break! For those of you who know Jeff well - he doesn't ever stop. He's not at 100% but is still able to work 10 to 12 hour days. More than most of us care to work! Fatigue is an ongoing symptom from the radiation. He also gets headaches every day. But he continues to push through. I think working is the best medicine for him. It keeps his mind busy! We received appointments from MD Anderson and it looks like we will go back down there July 15th for CT scans and also a lung biopsy if the "spot" has grown. We're not looking forward to the process but we are ready to know what the spots are and have a plan of treatment. Just sitting around and not doing anything to treat his disease is very frustrating.
I received word yesterday that a friend of mine from high school just found out her younger sister has metastisized colon cancer. She's young - 36 and has small kids. This news has hit a particular nerve for me and Jeff. It really shook me up. Cancer is just not fair! Really!!! Everyone should be able to raise their children. It's Jeff's only regret. He wants more time for them - not himself. So that's what our goal is now. Trying to make as many good times and memories as we can. (If it would just rain that might help everyone's mood!) So you'll probably see us out at the movies and the pool and possibly Carlsbad Caverns. We'll be out there living this summer! For right now, we're okay.
