May 24, 2009

Well we have a cement ramp leading from our driveway to the back door. It will be so much easier for Jeff to get outside. A very special thank you to Les Petry, Dana Jones and Scott Cilley our lead guys. But there were other strong hands and back involved: Jeff Merry, Mark Merry, Doug Nelson and Daniel Orr! Thank you so much guys. We have had a trying week. I got home from my surgery on Friday, thank goodness Jeff's brother Jim and his wife Vicki were here for the wekend. I could barely move and our vehicle situation is a little funny. Ever try putting a wheel chair in a VW. Ha! And I can not believe the love that God has shown us through the hands of our family, both "birth family" and "church family". My refreigerator has continued to be filled with yummy food and we even recieved a pair of soft comfortable shoes in the mail for Jeff. We truly are blessed and praise God for you all. We have made the decision to work through Hospice. Jeff has said no more doctors and hospitals. Hospice does other care besides end of the end care. He seemed to be so much happier with that decision. Again God used one of my "family" members to encourge us to look into that. Please pray that the Social Security paperwork can be processed quickly and efficiently. We would much rather spend time together than in waiting rooms.

May 18, 2009

Dear Family and Friends: We are back in Arizona! I had my surgery on Wednesday. All is well! I can't drive for two weeks either-rats. I got the call from the oncologist while I was in the hospital. The tumor board recommended that Jeff go on chemotherapy. He has said no. I really can't blame him but yet I feel so conflicted. The numbness has progressed around his mouth since we got home and he is having a hard time eating. He told me I will have to make him shakes. But his appetite is really good. The men from our church are pouring a ramp this Friday. It is all formed up and ready. That will give us easier access to the house. Thank you all again for your support.