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Posted by: Shamar 6/30/2008 8:35 AM
Every other week I drive Bob to the cancer center for treatment. Everyone is pleasant and happy, except of course the patients that are throwing up. Sometimes I feel like I'm in the twlight zone with IV's, bald people, nausea and everyone walking very slowly. Four months ago Bob was fine now he is in stage four colon cancer. That's a big jump in a very short time.
We have both gone through the grieving process of losing the life we had and losing the life we won't have together.  Today is the now and I'm trying to embrace every moment and find goodness and blessings in even the smallest events.  My outlook on each day has changed drastically.  Each moment is precious, nothing is taken for granted.   In many ways I feel more alive than ever before, but the cost is higher than the price of gas!
  
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Re: Today is Chemo so it must be Monday    By corgigal on 7/3/2008 11:04 AM
Thank you so much for posting this! You express so well what many people feel but never say.

My mom and I had exactly the same experience when my dad was going through his chemo. It changes your whole perspective on life. Keep enjoying all the sweet moments as they come-- there will be many. You and Bob are in my thoughts and prayers.
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