We're extremely fortunate to live in a day and land that has shrunk our world. Travel that used to take months is done in hours. Wow, what a time to be alive! The challenge we face in fighting Judy's cancer is more in terms of travel than finding a cure. Working flights and work schedules are really only slightly challenging in the bigger scheme of things. We're finding the M.D. Anderson folks to be helpful and eager to get Judy cancer free and on the way to a long life. But because of the tremendous patient load they carry, they, of necessity, must set schedules and expect us to conform.
For a couple used to working around a number of events and considering other's schedules, this is a bit challenging--BUT DOABLE!
As of today, our proposed schedule for the next few weeks is:
1. Oct. 22. Judy goes to Houston for the pre-op visit.
2. Oct. 25. We travel to Houston. I don't know if it's "one if by land or two if by sea--I mean air" (to borrow a phrase from the story of Paul Revere). The 25th is the Sunday following the Tech/A & M game. Flights are NOT discounted the dav after that game. Driving is possible; flying desirable. Decision to be made prior to game time.
3. Oct. 26. Surgery to make Judy cancer free.
4. Recovery. To be determined.
5. Nov. 12. Post-op visit at M.D. Anderson. We will meet with the surgeon, radiologist, and (hopefully) the oncologist.
6. Radiation/chemo begins...?
7. Christmas in China...? Probably will happen--possible won't. We've got our tickets and are planning to go.
I keep promising a chronology of this fight. It will come--eventually. Thanks for reading this blog. Don't hesitate to leave a comment.
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4 comments:
Dad, it is so good to hear the journey you and Mom are going through from your perspective. It is so easy for us guys to just let the ladies do the talking, but there is something different with your perspective that I can't quite put my finger on. This means a lot to those of us that love you. It's sometimes difficult to understand and remember all of the little details you two are going through by just a phone conversation. So reading it helps the marination process.
Love you both so much!
Jim, I just found your blog and I second Chad. Thank you. I want to know how to pray specifically for you guys. I love you both so much.
I don't know you or Judy, but I went to high school with Carolyn in Tecumseh. I will add you and Judy to the prayer list in my Sunday School class. I volunteer for the American Cancer Society in several ways, so I know that with God, MD Anderson, and family support, Judy is in good hands. Here in Oklahoma anyone who receives the "diagnosis" with the means to go will immediately try to get to Houston ASAP. Take care of Judy, and take care of yourself.
Please know of our prayers for you and Judy durring this time. I have read over this blog and your other posts on the BHBC blog and the way that you are handling this teaches me many lessons. Please know that here at Grace Temple we are certainly praying for the two of you.
Ryan Jespersen
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