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Hi All,
As I write this, I am sitting at Virginia Mason Hospital with Wally as he receives his chemo. I decided I would wait to update you once we received the results from his CT scan, chest x-ray and blood work which he had done yesterday.
The good news is that it looks as if the tumor has shrunk! The doctor said that they had a hard time getting a good picture of it but from what they could tell, they believe it went from 30mm to 16mm (if I have my measurements correct). All of his numbers look good so they are calling him stable – I, of course, might argue that statement :) The only negative thing that was said was that there might be a few more sites on his abdominal wall but the doctor didn’t seem too concerned with that and was actually quite pleased with his progress.
He feels more tired these days, especially the first week after his chemo. This is very common with the other patients undergoing this treatment. It sounds like the accumulation of the chemo just starts to tire you for a longer period of time. He thinks he’s being lazy because he’s so used to going, going, going and has a hard time taking it easy. Of course with the schedule we have been keeping, I’m exhausted too and I’m the healthy one! Within the last 2 months, he’s been to Atlanta, California twice and will be leaving Sunday to go to Baltimore for the yearly Sleep Show! Then we are off cruising with the family and friends on June 20th and a 4th of July party to prepare for when we get home, not to mention the many home improvement projects he has planned for the summer – yes, we did just build a NEW home.
He has learned how to actually read a book cover to cover and enjoy it – he was always a ‘skimmer’. Although please make a mental note that he is not reading a book that has actual paper pages, he had to find some electronic gadget which he can download the books onto. I can see it in his mind that he is already making changes to this gadget and is sure it can be improved upon. Therefore, Reed already has dibs on this latest gadget knowing full well that Wally will get the new version as soon as it hits the shelves!
Wally and I have always been planners for our future together and yet the scripture from James 4:13-15 keeps coming to my mind and reminding us how we should really be living day to day. “Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”
We are thankful for all of you and continue to covet your prayers as we continue to live day by day in a way that would please our Lord.
Until next time,
Sheri
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This is excellent news. I hope and pray that Wally continues to improve.
Oh, those electronic gadgets! There is a guy at church who has an "electronic Bible". He had trouble one Sunday because his Bible broke!
Thank you so much for updating, Sheri. We continue to keep you all in our prayers. It's so good to know that Wally is the same old full of life Wally.
What great news. We get to keep sweet Wally a little longer.
God is Good to give us exactly what we need to bring us closer to Him.
I treasure Wally as a friend and brother. He is the sweetest guy I know. Thanks for sharing him with all of us.
Having lunch with Wally a couple days ago reminded me again how special a guy he is.
I like gadgets, especially when those gadgets bring life to those we love.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Chuck
GOOD VIBES!!!!
Precious words Sheri about our precious friend. We love you so!
Thank you, susie
Thanks so much for the great news! Please wish Wally God's blessings and a Happy Father's Day for us---Larry & Sherry Grout
I love you both and miss you a lot!! I am so glad to hear that things are going so well. I will be praying for you while you're on your trip.
Love always,
Maria
hello frinds!
I am so very pleased to hear how well things are going...keep up the good work Wally with God close by!
Be Safe.
Love,
Vicki
It was great seeing you again at the APSS. You look great. Keep doing what you are doing.
Joe Anderson
Hi Carruthers, Thanks so much for blogging us. It keeps us informed without you having to repeat the same news over and over again. This is Larry G I don't know how to get a googgle account so I clicked anonomus. Dad asks about you frequently. He really was glad for the opportunity to visit. You both have been great inspiration to so many. Wally, I believe you're the only man that wasn't my father or son to tell me he loved me while hugging me. I love you too. I'm sure you'll have time but I don't know if it will still be important when we're in God's presence, but just in case, say hi to my mom, Susan, Debby, Sherry's husband Jim and save me a seat in the shade...wait, maybe I'll have hair again. LG
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