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Jul. 28, 2009
Why I've been gone so long
I will finish posting our plans for this year later this week. Really, I will! I have been having a busy summer so far. But the biggest reason I haven't posted in awhile is that my husband suffered a recurrence of his bladder cancer. He had surgery earlier this month to remove this newest tumor, and he is back to work now. His doctor has recommended a short course of chemotherapy which my husband is still thinking about. There is no rush to decide though, it had been 3 1/2 years between occurrences.
When my husband was diagnosed the first time, he didn't want anyone to know what was going on. I think he didn't want anyone fussing over him. I honored his wishes, but it was incredibly stressful for me. When his symptoms returned though, I told him if the tests were positive I wasn't keeping it secret this time. And when we got the results, I had his name added to our church's prayer chain. I was later contacted by someone on the prayer chain who asked if we wanted her to add my husband's name to a general e-mail she sends out a few times a week. I asked him about it and he didn't say anything. If we had only been married a short time I might have taken his silence as a "No", but after 18 years I know that if he objects to something he will make sure you know, when he agrees he usually doesn't answer.
The e-mail turned out to be a wonderful thing! My husband received a number of e-mails, cards and phone calls. I think he was surprised by the outpouring of support, but I am sure it helped his mood as we prepared for another surgery.
He sees the doctor in October for his next check-up. I think he will make the decision regarding chemo after that. In the meantime I praise God for the support we have received and for my DH's speedy recovery. |
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