Sunday, January 25, 2009

Busy,Busy Week



It has been a good but hectic week for us. Last Saturday we had "Casino" night in the park. You could get $500 play money for five dollars and play a number of games of chance. As you can see Bob choose to be a blackjack dealer and by the look on his face I think he enjoyed taking other people's money. We had a lot of fun and at the end of the evening there was an auction so we could spend any money we hadn't lost at the tables. Because everyone had plenty of leftover money it was a very interesting affair. I bought a real neat clothespin bag for $1900. I really wanted the box of chocolates but they went for $1200 and I didn't have that much left. On Monday Bob had his first Chemotherapy and I'm happy to say all went very well. No adverse problems all week so he will be ready for tomorrow's session. Also upon the Doctors recommendation he will get radiation therapy to his right hip so he can get faster relief of the pain he has in that area. The good news was that he can get those treatments right here in Arcadia so we don't have a two hour drive each day.





We had a big pig roast and luau last night . The weather has finally warmed up and with all of the decorations we could have been in Hawaii. As you can see from this picture Bob did have "some" body changes, maybe Chemo won't be so bad after all. Today has been quiet, great weather and I have been taking advantage of Bob's "quiet time" and taking a little nap. It has been good today, and we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again................Bob & CarolePosted by Picasa

Sunday, January 18, 2009

The Journey continues.......


I know it has been some time since you have heard from us and I apologize . Bob recovered from his hernia surgery but an incidental finding while he was in the hospital has required us to travel a different road. After numerous tests and a biopsy we have been told he has lung cancer. While reviewing his options and giving us time to tell our families, we went home for Christmas. In spite of the news we thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of the holidays with our families. Our last morning home we had breakfast with Bob's family(it was very.early in the morning).




We arrived back in FL (much warmer) in time for the New Year's celebration and joined up with many of our "winter families". So my dear friends ,we are embarking on a new and somewhat frightening "Journey". Bob's wish is to stay where it is warm and he can enjoy the beautiful blue sky, sit in the sun ,play horseshoes, golf and ride his bike. We ask all of you to keep us in your prayers and we will try to keep you informed via the "blog"................until we meet again................Bob & Carole