The last several days have been very enjoyable for Gus and I. No treatments!
Last Friday, August 8th, all that was required of Gus was to have blood work done and the dressing for the PIC line changed. The nurse showed us the chemo pump that will become Gus' constant companion starting next Monday. It is very simple to take care of and the only opportunity we haven't figured out yet is how to shower and not get trapped on one side of the shower door with the pump dangling on the other side. It just might be that the only time Gus can shower is when I am home to intercede. Attitude is everything. The idea of the pump was very unpleasant at first, but now it is minor in the overall scope of this walk.
The other night, Gus was watching Scott, April and Lindsey as they rode away on their horses. Just the expression on his face made me wonder, so I asked him if he'd like to go riding before he is too limited to be on a horse. The answer was yes, so tomorrow evening, Wednesday, we are seizing the moment and taking our horses to the mountains. Scott is riding his big draft horse so that will be entertainment enough for the rest of us. Gus picked a canyon that he has never ridden in.
Thursday Gus is hoping to play golf in the Farm Credit tournament in Dillon. Saturday, Scott, Gus and I will be helping Brian in stripping the old roof from the 1866 barn on the homestead. Gus is the designated driver and operator for the forklift, while Scott and Brian are in the bucket doing the demolition. My job will be pictures and keeping everyone happy.
"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." By Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
(the above Quote was above one of the infusion room walls and it moved both Kathleen and Gus. Kathleen has obtained permission to use several of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' quotes. We will be including them in the blog periodically.
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