Hello family and friends,
Just a quick update to let you all know that we successfully completed our 8-week course of radiation this morning. I say "we" because I couldn't have done it without all the love, support, and encouragement from my family here and from all of you. Kathy has been my champion throughout all of this and made it much less of an ordeal than it could have been.
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| Celebrating the Completion |
To celebrate, we went to Burgerville for lunch. I had a free-range beef -- http://www.countrynaturalbeef.com/story.php--deluxe bacon cheese burger with Tillamook cheddar cheese along with an order of rosemary shoestring fries and a northwest cherry chocolate milkshake. It was a real splurge, but, oh, so good!! Not to worry. This was a one-time diversion, and we'll get right back on our healthy diet.
After a few days of rest, I will post another blog providing more details about the short and long-term outlook, some reflections on the
disease and the methods of fighting it, but I simply couldn't wait to pass on
the good news.
By the way, I don't think we have ever mentioned it, but if you click on any of the blog pictures they will show up as an enlargement on a black background. Blogs that have more than one picture will show up as a clickable filmstrip at the bottom.
Shalom,
Barry and Kathy
Yayayayayayay! Love you, and we'll see you soon! M, C, & c
ReplyDelete:) Can't wait! Watch for a pkg. we put a pkg in the mail today. XO
DeleteEven when you don't think we're watching, us kids are still learning from you - including how to be strong in the face of obstacles. Thanks for the lesson learned!
ReplyDeleteWow--thanks! You sure have had your share of adults to watch over the past few years!
DeleteCongratulations for a job well done. You both have been an example of courage, love, grace, and tenacity through the past six months. Thank-you for sharing with us through the blogspot and in person.
ReplyDeleteSusan & Rob
Thank you for following! The last six months was the beginning of the journey, and we truly feel that today is the first day of the rest of our lives!
Deleteyippee!
ReplyDeletePraise God that chapter is over. Any idea on when you will be back in AK?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. Your attitude is reflected in your words and I am sure the journey ahead will be filled with happiness and fulfillment. Looking foward to visiting with you soon.
ReplyDeleteBruce and Sue
Congratulations you two....it has been quite the journey with some wonderful side benefits (Rowan's birth) along the way! I am so happy that now you can focus on healing more and enjoying yourselves.
ReplyDeleteI did not even know about Burgerville until Bruce Rauch posted something on Facebook....it is nice to go there and see veggie burgers as a choice and wild Alaskan fish too!
Best wishes for continued good health,
Cindy and David