Monthly Archives: May 2009

February 19, 2009 I’m about ready to go back up to the desk, when my cell phone rings.  It’s Doctor Culp and he starts talking to me about Cain.  I interrupt him to let him know that I am in … Continue reading →

February 19, 2009 Today would have been your 5th chemotherapy treatment. We left bright and early, just like always.  I had all of your blood work done yesterday.  Something I found helps as it’s one less thing you have to … Continue reading →

January 15, 2009 We just completed the second round of chemotherapy.  Four more treatments to go, spaced every two weeks.  I’m taking a break for a while.

December 30, 2008 Our last visit to CSU for 2008.  We’ve bumped up to the traditional approach of intravenous chemotherapy and I’m hoping for the best. So long 2008!

December 18, 2008 It’s the end of the day and I’ve just received the call that I already knew the answer to.  With all my heart, I had hoped and prayed that the news would be different.  Your tumor has … Continue reading →

December 16, 2008 A visit to Deer Creek for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) and a lung x-ray.  As we enter the office Cain tugs on his leash and turns back towards the door.  I’m sure he’s tired of the … Continue reading →

December 12, 2008 Cain’s sniffles have turned into that all too familiar sickness that I have come to know.  I was so hoping to get him through a couple of months of chemotherapy.  The mystery that is Cain and all … Continue reading →

December 5, 2008 We’ve successfully made it through one month of the therapy.  Yeah!  There were no adverse reactions from the drugs with just a small case of the sniffles, but not to worry.  Life seems as it should, let’s … Continue reading →

November 13, 2008 Another early morning ride to Fort Collins for our appointment at CSU. Once again we are greeted in the waiting room by a handful of dogs and their owners.  The atmosphere seems less scary this time as … Continue reading →

October 29, 2008 The morning shines bright on a beautiful day, and we’re off once again to CSU.  With x-rays in hand, we fight the rush hour traffic that will lead us to familiar doors.  You sit beside me, happy … Continue reading →