It seems like it has been forever that I have updated the blog. As most of you know, we will not be going back to Houston for treatments. My mom always told me I should never hate anyone or anything, but folks I have to say, "I HATE CANCER"! It has been so hard seeing Michael in pain again. The pain has been as bad or worse than it was when we first went to Houston. I feel so inadequate as a mother when he is in such pain.......I just pray that God give him painless days ahead. We have started with Hospice at home to help in controlling the pain. They are such wonderful folks. Had them with my mom and now with Michael. Michael is pain free due to the excellent medical expertise of Hospice.
When we were given the results of the last PET Scan, Michael decided he was very tired of being sick from chemo and he made the decision with the help of Dr. Mankins, our pastor Andy Graham, and Dr. Ravi that he just wanted to be pain free from here on. We were told that we did not need to wait until January to take the cruise we had booked, so I got busy and had the cruise rescheduled and we took it last week. We went to Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands, and Cozumel. Our original cruise was to stop in Cozumel and Progresso. Michael and I had some wonderful time together. Thanks to Joe, Almyra, Heavenly and Jose for going along to help me. We really enjoyed the time on the ship, but needless to say Michael and I were ready to get back on Olney soil. When you don't feel well, there is no place like home. Michael was in a lot of pain during the cruise, but was able to enjoy the trip.
If you would like to stop by the house and visit him, please feel free to do so. He is having several visitors daily and loves every one who stops by. The only thing we ask is if you have a cold, please wait until it is over. We do have some hand cleaner on the end table by the door and don't mind you using it.
He is sleeping a lot, but wake him up if you find him asleep. He doesn't want to miss you.
Continue to remember him in your thoughts and prayers. He is one tough boot and plans to take another cruise in a few years.
God Bless everyone for all your have done for the Wippermans.....Love to all
Merry Christmas
Terri and Michael
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Michael-I think about you every day brother. You're the man!! Drew
ReplyDeleteBless you, keeping you in our prayers. I am so happy you had your cruise, and pray you'll have many more happy times ahead.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn F,
Regina SK, Canada