No More Chemo!
Gus made that decision Monday when he talked to the doctor. He was scheduled for one more cycle starting this Saturday, but Gus deals with fatigue as well as other side effects when he is on chemo. Gus and I both want him to have the strength and ability to golf daily on his trip if that is his desire. Now this gives him three weeks of no treatment so he can build up his endurance.
Gus did have another CT Scan done last Tuesday. This was his seventh. We will meet with the doctor next Tuesday to hear the results. Neither one of us are concerned because Gus feels so good.
Gus did buy his new set of golf clubs and yes he has been borrowing Lane's plastic cup to practice his putting in the house. His new set of clubs are Adams Idea. Yesterday, he golfed for the first time this year and even birdied his last hole. Gus didn't like to discuss how he did on the other holes so we can all just assume not so good. He has no strength in his upper body and so struggles in driving the ball very far. There is not much flexibility in his shoulders, either.
When I look at my husband and acknowledge the fact that he has walked this path for over 10 months and during that time he has known the depth of despair, the pain of loss, and yet has found joy wherever he could, I am in awe. He is a blessing to everyone.
2 comments:
Yes, Gus is a blessing to us all. More important is he is a blessing to God. Gus is a shinning example of God's gift to us all and His love for each one of us. Thank You Gus for walking the walk and showing God's love for us all.
EdB
Hi Gus and Kathleen. IT has been a tough 10 months for you guys, but be assured, we were with you in spirit. It is slim consolation compared to the comfort God gives, but none the less, it is a small part of His program too.
Hang in there! We pray for you often!
Your brother and sister in Christ,
Jay & Ellen
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