Three weeks out...tomorrow.

OK, OK, I finally feel guilty enough to write another blog.
I was able to finally bring Gary home Wednesday, June 19.  We were both so glad to be back in Twin.  Gary  has continued to improve daily with both his appetite and energy.  He has enjoyed his recliner, his electric blanket (donated to the cause by JaNae), his journal, and reading his scriptures daily in both German and English with his new IPad.  He is not allowed to drive until four weeks out of surgery so he has endured me as his chaufer with grace.  His surgeon told him he could take short walks and I still have to remind him what "short" really means.  It was wonderful having him attend church with me this morning...he loved it.
We met again this last Friday with his surgeon and he was pleased with his progress.  We will meet with the Oncologist here at St. Luke's, July 8.  Dr. Traverso told us that the Oncology Board there in Boise discussed his case last Tuesday and have recommended both Chemo and Radiation. Even though the cancer was considered contained and did not involve the lymph nodes, the nature of the "invasive cancer" stills requires aggressive therapy.  Dr. Traverso also discussed the probability of having a Chemo port placed in his chest. This therapy will probably start sometime in late July.  Having already gone through this with JaNae this last year gives us both chest tightening anxiety and peaceful assurance that we will make it through.  JaNae has truly been our little hero as she and her little family have been such an example of faith and perserverance.  She has been such a comfort to her Dad these last few weeks.
Gary and I have both been so overwhelmed by all the prayer, fasting and concern offered by all of you.
We both have expressed feelings of, "How can we possible thank everyone for all they have done for us?"  We are deeply grateful and endebted to all of you!  "Thank you, thank you!"