Wednesday, July 28, 2010

My Sweetheart



We took this picture last weekend before we went down to Beaufort. He was feeling good that day, so we drove down to look at our house that we are selling. We had dinner at Barbara Jean's before we headed home and it was a nice time. We met with our team of Doctors Monday, and they said he looks very healthy considering what he has been through. We will meet with them again on Friday after another CT scan and then set up our next round of chemo. This is our third time! Ugh...It is so hard to have to watch someone you love so much go through this. I am still hopeful that he will beat this. Hope is all we have. Earl is getting stronger everyday and gaining some weight and strength back. He will need that before he starts his next treatment. Chemo really takes its toll on your body. Keep us in your prayers! Love you all. Donna

Thursday, July 22, 2010

July 22, 2010

Hello Everyone! Three weeks ago Earl was recovering from surgery and today you can hardly even know he had surgery. He is resilient. He looks so good. His appetite is fantastic and that is really good to see. After not being able to eat any food at all for over three weeks, I love watching him eat what he wants. Aside from a little fatigue, he is up and around and is even shaving regularly. Haha...We just feel so lucky to have a little break from treatment and hospitals. I keep praying for a miracle that the Doctors will tell me he is cured and maybe that will come, but I know even if that doesn't happen, I have already received my miracle because I have been fortunate enough to call myself his wife. We are never guaranteed forever, even though we think we deserve it. This past year has taught me never to count on tomorrow, enjoy today to it's fullest and be thankful for it. Earl is a blessing to me and to my children. He is doing so well and I thank everyone for thinking of us, and who knows, we may just get that miracle. God Bless you All! Lot of Love from the "Riffles" Donna

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Quiet time at home

Earl is home recovering from the surgery and gaining strength everyday. He is eating well now and getting some energy back. We went yesterday to get the staples removed, which was quite painless. It looked like it would hurt but it didn't so that was good. We picked up some sushi on our way home and I made some pasta for dinner. His appetite is improving and he is starting to get some of his old cravings back. Our next appt is with Dr. Shairi on July 26th and we will weigh our options for more treatment at that time. For now we will just enjoy each day and work on getting Earl healthier. We are really in need of a miracle now and since I believe in miracles, I don't think I'm asking for too much. If anyone in this world deserves a miracle it is my husband. So we are all taking it one day at a time and trusting that God will take care of us. Thank you all for the phone calls, texts, and emails while Earl was in the hospital. My friends and family are really what keep me going each day. Love you all! Donna & Earl