My cousin from Chicago (first cousin, once removed) left yesterday after a lovely week with us. We reminisced about family, shopped for new bedding, and enjoyed "Jewish Chicken" - an old family recipe from a surprisingly young cousin. Sue even took MJ for a double cure (manicure and pedicure). MJ enjoyed a strong week - her symptoms significantly better - until yesterday afternoon when things got worse again. Friends have likened cancer treatment to the weather...a few good days followed by a few bad ones. That's true. Tonight seems better again.
We are due for Chemo #2 on August 23rd. Sam and Zoe will travel to New Hampshire for 8 days starting on the 18th to be with MJ's brother Joe and his family. This week Zoe has been in Naperville, Illinois cozying up to my brother Sam and his family, as well as grandma. Thank you Sam and Ann! (The fact that my brother and my son have the same name is sheer coincidence).
On Monday I called WHEEL DELIVER to inquire if there were any participants under our name. I was shocked to find that there is a veritable fortune in our account. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE A DONATION FOR US. Unfortunately, WHEEL DELIVER is not able to give us names. PLEASE PLEASE - if you donated money for us, please send an email to let us know: jonathanrest@gmail.com. Thank you again. Also, we have some dishes left from those who delivered food, but we are unsure whose they are. If you are missing a dish let us know.
We continue on a most hopeful note, anticipating the next round of chemo. The first seems to have done some good.
Lots of love,
MJ and JR
PS - I had sushi tonight from WHEEL DELIVER. It was nice. Unfortunately MJ isn't hungry :(
I'll pray for good weather...and am so glad, MJ, you are on your way to health! Always thinking about you and am so thankful you have wonderful caregivers.
ReplyDeleteJoe, if you read this, where are you and Sue, et all staying in New Hampshire? Mike, Annie and I (the people from CA) will be in Meredith, NH (Lake Winnipesaukee)on the 21st and 22nd. I think the town is named after me. Love to stop by and say hi. Karen
Thinking of you all and hoping and praying for sunny weather.
ReplyDeleteI like what Anonymous and Susanne wrote - I'll pray for sunny weather, too!
ReplyDeleteIt truly was a lovely week that I spent with MJ and Jonathan! I got to see MJ focussing her strength right now, instead of on her high-powered attorney-training business and the negotiation-educating programs and more, on snapping back from those nasty chemo/cancer-induced effects, doing a bit of garden work, walking with dear Tim, mommying, shopping for those bed linens, reading the New York Times, and even surprising Jonathan with his favorite tres leches cake (made by their close friend, Christy) for his birthday. And I saw Jonathan focussing, for now, on doctoring, nursing, daddying, cooking/cleaning up, and lots more, of course. MJ and Jonathan, you are both my heroes and I loved being with you and with Sam and Zoe! Okay, Mimsy, with you, too.
MJ, you go, Girl! I know you have the strength you need to come out on top of this!
I'll keep you in my prayers, nonetheless!
Smooches,
Cousin Susie