We returned to Durham on Monday and got ready for my 33rd treatment. I was scheduled to see my doctor today because he was going to be out of town for my last treatment on Thursday. I will have a follow-up 6-7 week visit here at Duke. Because of the medication that I am on and the radiation that I have taken, the doctor will not be able to tell what, if anything, the cancer is doing after only 2-3 months. However, there is no doubt in my mind we won this war on cancer with the radiation, diet, exercise, and prayer!
We have made many friends while staying at the Caring House, and the time has come to tell some of them goodbye. About four close friends are leaving tomorrow (Tuesday). Others are leaving Wednesday. They have been here with us for seven plus weeks, and we have become really good friends. We will miss talking and visiting with them everyday. That means some new residents will be arriving within the next couple days, and that means more new friends. It is kind of like being in the Army! We were always saying goodbye to old friends, but always enjoying the new ones. Each one always touched us in some special way.
We had a birthday party tonight for one of the residents. She received some nice gifts and very thoughtful cards. It was a very moving experience for her. We had two different cakes and several flavors of ice cream. Patsy and I ate our supper before we had the cake and ice cream. That way I would get my good lentil soup before I filled up on sweets. My weight has not gone down despite the radiation treatment. In fact, I have surprised the doctors and nurses by gaining a few pounds.
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