Tuesday, May 11, 2010

A Long Overdue Trip



Lane, Gus and LT

Lane kept begging his grandfather to go for a motorcycle ride, so last Sunday they had some fun. They have only gone to the golf course once this spring, due to the nasty weather we have had. Gus can tolerate very little cold.

Gus is flying to Denver this Saturday to visit his mother and both sisters. He will be gone for six days. It has been fourteen months since Gus last saw his mother and sister, Jan. This trip is long overdue.

We were waiting to see how he responded to this new treatment before making plane reservations.

Gus maintained his weight this week and only has a rash as a side effect. The rash looks like teenage acne and only seems to be affecting his face and chest. It was quite the challenge this morning to shave around all those pimples.

Gus is planning on taking his golf clubs to Denver in hopes the weather cooperates.

This morning, we did schedule his next cycle of chemo with golf in mind.Gus will do blood work and see the doctor first thing each Tuesday. He will then go to the golf course and hopefully have the strength to play nine holes. After golfing, Gus will go back to the cancer center for his infusion.

3 comments:

JohnLasher said...

Hi Gus,
I wish you the best on your trip. I hope the weather cooperates for some link time. All the best! John Lasher

Anonymous said...

Hi Gus,

Tell your Mother that I miss her and you and your wife.

Barbara Oinonen West

Anonymous said...

Hi Gus, I love checking in to your blog and seeing the latest pictures of your horseback ride to your favorite hillside touched my heart. I found I breathed it in as you must have with such peace. All our good wishes for your step by step journey, always alongside in thought. Love Theo and Bob Walker