SWEET JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH--THIS BLOG IS THE MOST DEPRESSING TALE OF WOE I HAVE EVER READ! WHY IN GOD'S NAME WOULD ANYBODY READ IT? OK, I KNOW THE ANSWER--PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW HOW JIM'S S DOING. WELL THERE'S ANOTHER SIDE--JIM IS DOING VERY WELL. AS FATHER ANDREW WOULD SAY ANY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD DAY!
FIRST LET ME SAY THAT I AM GETTING BETTER EVERY DAY. THE TREATMENT IS WORKING VERY WELL AND THE CANCER IS IN A STATE OF CONTINUOUS DIMINUTION. I HAVE NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS IMAGINED MEDICAL CARE COULD BE AS THOROUGH AND COMPASSIONATE AS IT IS AT NIH. WHILE HAVING A FEVER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN AND THE SHAKES I HAD TEAMS OF 3 INFECTIOUS DISEASE DOCTORS, 3 CARDIOLOGISTS, 3 ICU DOCTORS, THE RESIDENT ON CALL, AND A DENTIST (DON'T ASK) IN AND OUT OF MY ROOM WITHIN THE SAME 4-HOUR PERIOD. BUT AS WE ALL KNOW, THE NURSES BRING ALL THE CARE TOGETHER AND THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT--EFFICIENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE, GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFIED, AND ANNUALLY UPDATED. THEY COVER YOU WITH WARM BLANKETS AND STRIP THEM OFF AS THE FEVERS WAX AND WAN, BUT THEY ALSO HOLD YOUR HAND AND SHARE MEMORIES ABOUT GROWING UP IN FOREIGN LANDS--THEIR LOVE ALWAYS COMES THROUGH. THIS LOVE IS CONSTANTLY BEING SHOWERED ON ME. FRIENDS, FAMILY, ACQUAINTANCES, PEOPLE I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM IN 50 YEARS HAVE WRITTEN TO SAY THEY CARE. AND FAMILY WITH "ESP", KNOWING WHEN AND WHO NEEDS RELIEF AND EXACTLY WHAT THE BEST TYPE SHOULD BE.
SO DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR KATHLEEN AND JOE'S LITTLE FRECKLE FACED JIMMY--HE IS DOING GREAT!
EACH TREATMENT IS SOMEWHAT EASIER AND THE BOTTLE IS MORE THAN HALF OVER AND WE ARE KICKING ASS. BARBARA AND I ARE MORE APPRECIATIVE OF EACH OTHER AND THE INTENSITY OF OUR LOVE THAN EVER. BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE PERSON WITH THE CANCER TO APPRECIATE THAT HIS PARTNER HAS AN EVEN HARDER TIME--THANK YOU BARBARA FOR PUTTING UP WITH MY WHINING AND SELF PITY. YOU ARE THE REAL HERO OF THIS BATTLE AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. JIM
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Wow! Great update, Jim. Yes, we care. Kudos to you and Barbara.
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Peggy and Fred
Amen!!
ReplyDeleteJust back from NC. Sorry to have missed 2 of your calls, Barbara. Let us know how we can help. Carol and Fred
I just read your long capital letter out loud to Sue, Rick, and Heather. Had Sue and I both crying! We miss you and love you. Will head back home tomorrow! See ya soon.
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Oh who said that only Italians can write love stories! We loved your comments, Jim, and we love your love of our sweet sister, Barbara. You have always been and will always be her pride and joy. We praise God for the attention that the NIH people shower on you. We rest assured knowing you are in hands of the most competent and loving people anywhere. What a blessing! All our love, always, Susan and John
ReplyDeleteP.S. I would like the job of making up the secret words that allow you to post comments. I know I would be good at it, I finqeul it in my turtof. Susan
ReplyDeleteOh Jim- why are you making me cry!?? You are why we read this blog- we love you! And we love Barbara! What a couple you two are- and what a great example to everyone who knows you! Can't wait to see you- hopefully sometime in August. It is wonderful that you have the expertise of NIH. What a blessing! And Jim- I LOVE THE CAPS! Easy to read. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs , kisses and lots of prayers,
Jeanne, Frank and Alyssa
What a beautiful tribute to you, Barbara and all those who are helping you surmount this tough road. Such a positive and uplifting message. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and for keeping us updated on your progress. Keep up the good fight and ,as always,know that our good thoughts and prayers are with you all the way.
ReplyDeleteLots of love and prayers,
Frank and Shirley