Gus has lived this past week to the fullest. Our horseback ride was choreographed by God from start to finish. The weather looked questionable when we started, so we all took our raincoats. As soon as we started up the canyon in Indian Creek, the sky turned clear. Gus led the way and rode much farther than I ever expected. We rode several miles, stopped to eat our sandwiches, take pictures, and then we turned homeward. The last mile we rode under a full moon. We were gone from our trucks and horse trailers about four hours. Gus felt great the entire time he was in the saddle, but did have some sore spots the next day from not enough padding between the saddle and him. That is one of the downsides to his weight loss program.
Yesterday, Thursday, was another perfect day for Gus. He and Dave spent the afternoon in a golf tournament and Gus came home with the prize for the longest putt. His putt was approximately 26 feet. Gus was still "pumped up from his putt" hours later. (Those are his words, not mine.) He and Dave loved their time together and the rest of the family joined them for the meal afterwards.
The PIC line nurses were not comfortable waiting 10 days before seeing Gus again, but they were not willing to have us drive to Bozeman just to please them either. We left their office last Friday with instructions what to look for if there was an infection or anything suspicious with his arm. Last Tuesday morning, Gus received a phone call. They were coming this direction for another client and wanted to see him. Our favorite nurse, the one that had installed the PIC line came to the house. After seeing Gus' meadow and his little piece of heaven, she told him she understood why it was so important to him to be home each night. All of the medical personnel have encouraged Gus to stay in Bozeman during his several weeks of daily treatments and not drive the 200 miles each day. He gently refuses their advice. He is listening to his heart instead.
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It means so much to us that you are sharing your triumphs and disappointments with us. Congratulations, Gus for winning the prize for the longest putt! During past "Washington Days" you both have shared your beautiful Ruby Valley and mountains with us, so I know why your ride was so meaningful. Much love and prayers, ab
THANKS FOR THE E-MAILS, AND DIRECTIONS TO GET TO THIS SITE. I LAUGHED WHEN I READ ABOUT THE ICE CREAM; TIM LOVED HIS ICE CREAM TOO. HE SAID IT COOLED DOWN THE RADIATION.
I AM SURE GUS'S PUMP IS LIKE ADAM'S DIABETIC PUMP. YOU JUST UNHOOK FOR THE SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME TO SHOWER. YOU DON'T TAKE THE NEEDLE OUT, YOU JUST CAP IT WITH A SMALL PLASTIC COVER AT THE BODY SITE, AND THEN GO FOR IT.
I WATCH MIRACLES HAPPEN EVERY DAY, GUS AND KATHLEEN; AS I AM SURE YOU DO AND WILL. MIRACLES COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES, AND SOMETIMES YOU DON'T RECOGNIZE THEM, UNTIL WEEKS LATER. BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP FAITH AND KEEP LOOKIN' FOR THEM..........
I READ ABOUT THE DOCTOR CHANGE AT BOZEMAN. I LIKE BOZEMAN, MANY WONDERFUL KIND PEOPLE THERE. MD ANDERSON WENT OVER MY TREATMENTS WITH THEM. ONE DOCTOR THERE, I KNOW CAN BE OVER WHELMING IN PUSHING HER THOUGHTS ON YOU. SHE FEELS THAT MANY TIMES THE PATIENT SHOULD JUST GO HOME AND ENJOY THEIR TIME LEFT. SHE JUST FORGETS THAT MANY EPOPLE LIVE THROUGH IT ALL, AND SHE DOESN'T REALLY HAVE THAT RIGHT TO VOICE THAT OPINION; I DONT THINK. MAYBE BEING A DOCTOR IN HER FIELD HAS MADE HER THIS WAY, I DON'T KNOW. I JUST THINK , YOU CAN AND SHOULD GO HOME AND LIVE YOU LIFE WITH TREAATMENTS. BUT YOU CAN'T "NOT TRY" OR "NOT HOPE AND PRAY." ANYHOW...........GIVE R' HECK! YOU ARE SURELY IN MY THOUGHTS...........CUZZIN' GAIL
Hey Big Fella,
I remember that sweet putting stroke of yours so i am not surprised to hear you sunk the long one. I was envious reading about your trail ride. Sounds like you and God had a great time. You and your family are in our prayeres daily. We cannot wait to see and hear of all the ways God will be using you through all of this.
Mike and Jill
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