(posted by Greg)
Throughout Monica's illness, we have been continually reminded that we are not the only ones dealing with serious health issues. This thought crosses our mind at every support group meeting and at every visit to the Cancer Agency. Monica and I often talk about how lucky we have been in our lives- many happy, healthy years together, healthy children, great family and friends etc.
We were reminded again today that others are struggling with their health. Our next door neighbour and dear friend was diagnosed last year with lung cancer. She passed away suddenly today after a relatively short stay in the palliative ward at Burnaby General. Tonight we are all thinking about her and missing her.
Monica seems to be pretty stable and doing well (both physcially and mentally). She saw the doctor last week and had another Bev Treatment. All went well. Athough we have been monitoring her blood pressure and felt that it was pretty good, it was high when we saw the doctor. So he put her on some medicine to help keep her blood pressure low (a side effect and risk associated with taking Bev.). It seems to be working well so far as well.
Marley left last Friday for Purdue and a visit to her boyfriend, Ross. She was pretty happy to be going and by all reports is having a good time. Having her away makes it pretty clear to Monica and I how much we are enjoying her company and benefitting from her help.
Monica has had quite a few visitors lately. She had a friend from work over for lunch on Tuesday and had a fun visit. Today, Ingo brought Monica's mother over to our house. They had a nice visit and had lunch together.
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