We had a weekend full of fun, sun, fish, family and friends, I do not even know where to begin!
First of all, we are so lucky to live in Maine. It is such a beautiful place all year round, but especially summer. We are so spoiled (and we know it). To have a sandy beach within walking distance from our home and then to be able to hop on the boat and fish for hours, we just don't have enough time in the day!
Alec and I were out fishing with my dad and we were talking about how living in Maine near the coast keeps us so in tune with nature. We plan our days according to the tide and a clear sky at night means a great tomorrow. We have to know the weather, water, waves and wind to make for a good day at sea and it sure was the perfect mix this weekend. If it means getting up at 5:00 in the morning to catch the tide just right, then bring on the coffee and the stripers! We eat, sleep and breath according to the ocean and I wouldn't want it any other way.
We had guests in and out all weekend and there was never a dull moment. I took lots of pictures...
Alec's Fish, look how he holds it to make it look bigger!
My fish...I think I caught the most last weekend...not that I am counting or anything.
Alec and Millie cuddling.
Josh hamming up for the camera.
Millie on the prowl.
Alec and his Fam.
Me and Auntie Beth...she ran her first 5K!!! Congrats! She did great!
Mom finishing up the 5K! Nice job! (the ambulance was for someone else)
4th of July Parade!
Josh on his bike he decorated
Even Finn got into the red white and blue!
Dez and Charlie stopped in on their way back from Georgetown, ME! And Liz and Bri came over for some beach time!
We had a wonderful long weekend and now its back to the grind. Alec has his second round of chemo today, now that we know what to expect, it makes it a little easier. We met with Dr. Allen again today. At MGH they are studying mutations and different, more personalized treatment options. They took the pathology from Alec's tumor and found all the types of mutations he has. Unfortunately, only 10% of patients have the right mutation for the type of treatment that seems to work, and Alec is not one of them. However, the treatments are changing and advancing so quickly, that he could be eligible at any time. We will keep our fingers crossed!
Dr. Allen also decided to go ahead and biopsy Alec's tumor on his liver. The team of doctors met last week and as a group came to the conclusion that even though there is only a 1% chance that the cancer that has spread could be from the lymphoma, they would rather be 100% sure. The liver surgeon would want to confirm it either way, so to do the biopsy now would be easier than to wait 6 months from now after Alec has been through all of his chemo. The biopsy will be an easy, painless procedure probably next week.
An acupuncture specialist came by today while Alec was getting chemo and taught us a few tricks to help with his neuropothy (which is numbness of his finger tips and toes caused from chemo) stress, insomnia and nausea. Looks like I am going to be the one to rub his hands and feet every night now! She told me to bribe him, like, if you make dinner, I will massage your feet. I guess that will work.
It feels like we are living two separate lives. We have cancer life and normal life. I suppose that is a good thing, that cancer is not all consuming and taking over everything. I guess that's what you call coping.
Enjoy the sunshine, it sure is plentiful! Thank you all for your prayers and support. We are so blessed!
Love,
Heather, Alec and Millie
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