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Lessons From Cain
April 17, 2009 Today a typical spring snow storm hits Colorado, cold and blustery with thoughts of summer floating through my head. Gene Hill wrote, “Nobody can fully understand love unless he’s been owned by a dog.” My American Bulldog, … Continue reading
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I Wonder
April 14, 2009 When I left CSU, one of the last questions that I asked was if this cancer would cause you any pain or suffering and how I would know. I was told that you would just start to … Continue reading
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Indecision
March, 2009 No dates, just a long period of indecision. I decide to take Cain and go to Arizona for a week. The desert is spacious and warm and that feeling of having the air squeezed out of me is gone. … Continue reading
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A Long Drive Home
February 19, 2009 Safely back inside the private room I am greeted by Erin Allen from the Argus Institute. Argus is a counseling and teaching service at CSU that provides emotional support to people who are going through tough times … Continue reading
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A Private Room
February 19, 2009 I’m about ready to go back up to the desk, when my cell phone rings. It’s Doctor Culp and he starts talking to me about Cain. I interrupt him to let him know that I am in … Continue reading
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A Long Wait
February 19, 2009 Today would have been your 5th chemotherapy treatment. We left bright and early, just like always. I had all of your blood work done yesterday. Something I found helps as it’s one less thing you have to … Continue reading
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Four Treatments To Go
January 15, 2009 We just completed the second round of chemotherapy. Four more treatments to go, spaced every two weeks. I’m taking a break for a while.
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The Last Visit Of 2008
December 30, 2008 Our last visit to CSU for 2008. We’ve bumped up to the traditional approach of intravenous chemotherapy and I’m hoping for the best. So long 2008!
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I Already Knew
December 18, 2008 It’s the end of the day and I’ve just received the call that I already knew the answer to. With all my heart, I had hoped and prayed that the news would be different. Your tumor has … Continue reading
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CBC and Another Lung X-Ray
December 16, 2008 A visit to Deer Creek for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) and a lung x-ray. As we enter the office Cain tugs on his leash and turns back towards the door. I’m sure he’s tired of the … Continue reading
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