Today is a milestone in our lives. Two years ago today, Gus and I received the phone call from the doctor telling us the results of the CT scan. Neither one of us can forget how hard it was to breathe.
The fact that Gus is still breathing is a miracle. In fact he is breathing so well that he has been up since 5:30 this morning getting things accomplished. Last night he was out mowing the lawn at 10:00.
Gus had chemo on Tuesday and felt terrible that evening and the following day. This seems to be his normal response after chemo (whatever normal is). By Thursday he was back among the living and ready to achieve something in his day.
The biggest opportunity we still have is his weight. Gus weighs 16 pounds less than he did at the end of radiation the fall of 2008. He was so thin then. Gus still looks good overall, though, because he forces himself to get out each day. He also is begrudgingly drinking his calorie rich drinks.
Last Tuesday, Gus was finally able to golf before going to chemo. We had met with the doctor in the morning, and then Gus headed to the golf course to meet with his good friend, Gail. They had a wonderful time and a beautiful day for golfing.
Everyone greeted Gus when he went back to the cancer center to ask how the game went. They all take a personal interest in his victories. Nine holes of golf was definitely a victory!
Gus pitching a slow pitch to "The Babe"
Wind-up and the pitch