I thought I should post a more recent photo; one that would be a little more current and -- should you see John anytime soon -- maybe minimize the impact of seeing him sporting his current "pirate look." This pic was taken just before surgery in May at dinner with our friends the Scotts. It's a shot of "Hon" (John) and "The Idiot" (Bruce, as his family lovingly calls him) having dinner at The Inn at Virginia Mason. They make a cute couple, don't you think? Well since this photo was taken, John's hair grew back, a little grayer and with a little bit of a curl...kind of sexy, actually. And of course with the current rounds of chemo, it fell out again. So he once again looks like the picture.
Yesterday was his second infusion (chemo) and he's continuing with daily radiotherapy. His cell counts climbed back up last week after his Nupogen shot; not normal but to acceptable levels. After yesterday's chemo, they will go down again as the chemotherapy wages it battle. John will probably need another "bone booster" next week; we shall see. But for today he's at work and feeling well. The sun is shining and life is good.
And so it goes. Believe it or not, signs of fall are in the air in our corner of the state. I've noticed leaves showing subtle signs of turning and, this morning, the first "nip of change" in the air. And as we slowly move into the time of year when we focus more on hearth and home than on gardening and picnics, I pray that the oncoming season will bring some calm and good health to us. Until then, we'll enjoy the blue skies and and our flower pots in all their glory. Keep sending those prayers and good thoughts. You are, as always, our strength and support...Always in our hearts...Nancy
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