Sorry I'm so late here. My T1 went down on Thursday and I haven't had any internet or phone at work since then. It got fixed last night.
BA, sorry to hear about your dad. He sounds like he's in good spirits, so that's a good thing. PMA definitely has a good psychosomatic effect on the outcome. My former boss is a fine example.
He left the company to me back in May 2008 to manage his advanced liver disease (with cirrhosis). He then was diagnosed with esophageal cancer which was later determined to be liver cancer that had metastasized there. For the past 2 years, he's been managing the spots on his liver and now lungs with radiation.
They told him back in 2008 (which was his 65th birthday year) that his life expectancy was 3 years - at the most. I swear to God that he surprises all of us. He's determined to live every day to the fullest and has been a fabulous example of fighting the good fight.
I guess we all have to take a ride on this train, and the key to navigating it successfully is to cherish all the moments we have with those we love, not take our time with them for granted, and yet celebrate life (as long as we all have it).
Have a safe trip, and I know you will make the most of whatever time you have left with your dad.
Hugs to you-
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
