Last week was very busy. Bruce had an MRI and we saw the neuro oncologist (NO). Last month he began what they call 5/23. He takes Temodar for five days straight. That is followed by 23 days off. Temodar is chemo in pill form. After what oncologists call the SOC (standard of care), patients then…
“Laugh at yourself, but don’t ever aim your doubt at yourself.” ~ Alan Alda There were times as a dental hygienist I thought I couldn’t be effective. Before I met my firstborn, I had reservations about being a good parent. Recently, I’ve felt I could not go on, move forward, in the life we now…
They say pets know. They can tell when their master is ill, or when something is wrong; they seem to have a sense about what is going on in our lives. I have to say that with our Russian Blue, I agree. Meet Gandalf, otherwise known as Mr. Big Boy. He’s tipped the scales at…
A couple of weeks ago I was asked this question by a well-meaning acquaintance in the grocery store. The question came after I told him Bruce had surgery. I didn’t mention there were two, that twice they’ve cut into my husband’s skull. He cares. People care. I understand this. What ISN’T understood is that glioblastoma…
As with most things in life, we often find good and bad. Today will be about the good. When I share my feelings about our new situation, I know it can be hard for you to read. So many people do not know what to say, and I completely understand. I do. While we hope…
Shortly after Thanksgiving, I deactivated my FB account. I could not post, share, or like anything, anymore. I could not engage in other social forums, either. I do not disrespect those who do; my choice is not about people who share there. This is about me and me only. People behave according to what is…
finding merle 