Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Everyday is a gift!


Okay, so needless to say we didn't get the news from our scan that we had hoped for and now Earl is in the hospital awaiting surgery to remove a small blockage in his small intestines which is preventing him from eating. That's enough right there to get you down, but we ain't down. Maybe we were for few days but we are over that now. After three days I crying I pulled myself together and reminded myself, Oh, yeah, right, God is still in control of this, not us. So each day I spend in awe of being married to the most beautiful person I have ever met and how lucky I am that God chose me to be on this journey with Earl. So, we hope to get this "procedure" done and get him home before the 4th of July and maybe he can eat a hot dog and some watermelon. His spirits are good and he is not in any pain. They are giving him liquid nutrition so he should actually gain some weight. And that is all we can process for now. The rest of the story remains to be told, so stay tuned and thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the prayers. Love you all sooooo much. Donna & Earl

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

75 MAN

Hello Everyone! We are rapidly approaching our LAST chemo treatment. Did I say last? We are optimistic that Friday will come and go without a hitch and we can put this "beast" to rest. Forever!!! We will probably have a scan in a few weeks to see our progress. Holding my breath. Earl is amazing. I already knew that when I married him but everyday he surprises me with his positive attitude and determination. I want to be just like him when I grow up. haha I had family in town this week and he played golf Saturday and Sunday. Shot a 75 on Saturday, are you kiddin me? That's right, a 75, needless to say his buddies weren't as impressed! I guess they thought they'd finally be able to beat him but no can do. He beat the tar out them. It was a fabulous weekend and I am glad he had some fun. I'm dragging him out to the Opera Thursday night, if he is up to it. If not then mom is my backup date. Okay, we're down to the wire so I need LOTS of prayers. Thank you all so much. I will keep you posted. Love you all! Donna