WHAT A ROLLER COASTER RIDE. ALOT HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. AT LEAST NOW WE KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AND PRAY FOR. I KEEP GRASPING AT THE THOUGHT THAT DWIGHT WILL DO EVERYTHING TO STAY HEALTHY. HE'S BEEN MY HERO FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS AND I REFUSE TO GIVE UP ON HIM. EVERY DAY FROM HERE ON IS GOING TO GREAT BECAUSE HE IS IN MY LIFE.
THROUGH ALL THIS, YOU REALIZE WHAT AMAZING CHILDREN YOU HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO RAISE. OUR FAMILY IS RICH IN LOVE & HAPPY EXPERIENCES. SO NEVER FEEL SAD ABOUT US. WE HAVE IT ALL!!!
DWIGHT ALWAYS WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU SO PLEASE KEEP YOUR COMMENTS COMING. IT HELPS ALOT. LOVE TO ALL OUR FAMILY & FRIENDS - CHRIS
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
And the Envelope please....
I have just heard from the Doctor regarding the conclusion reached by the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.
After examining the tissue samples sent from the "U", they have concluded, along with our Doctor's, that I have "UIP" (Usual Interstitial Pneumonia). This is not what I wanted to hear as this condition has no known cure or treatment so it is just a question of how fast it will spread throughout the lungs. After the false alarm last week which gave so much promise, this one takes me back to square one.
There are a lot of positives though. I am in pretty good condition which will help slow the process. My attitute is upbeat and I am determined to make the best of what I have. Great support from my awesome wife, Chris. My two sons, Bryan and Carter, and my daughter, Jani. It can't get any better! and friends, wow; the best. My little grandkids constantly tell me I am getting better; and when I hear that, I am!
I just got off of our good friends, Dee and Janet Reynolds, son's blog (jasonslifeisgood.blogspot.com) and things are put into perspective. Jason is undergoing major surgery with all kinds of challenges and I have nothing! I am in no pain. I can go about most of my normal activities as usual. Then I look at Jason who is in an inferno of constant pain with challenges I can't even begin to imagine - yet He manages to smile and say life is good. He is a giant of a man and an inspiration to me.
Another aspect which I can't overlook is the ongoing research for this disease that is ongoing and who knows what the future might bring. The University has some trial studies in which I plan to participate. It is so woefully underfunded given the extent of this disease across the country. Approximately 200,000 cases in the USA with 40,000 deaths a year ( similar to breast cancer) but not nearly the funding that most other diseases receive. I can see why. I hadn't even heard of the disease until I was diagnosed with it! O well, as they say in portuguese, "Pois 'er".
I do plan on enjoying life as always and invite you to enjoy it with me. We still have a lot of good times ahead.
Merry Christmas,
Dwight
After examining the tissue samples sent from the "U", they have concluded, along with our Doctor's, that I have "UIP" (Usual Interstitial Pneumonia). This is not what I wanted to hear as this condition has no known cure or treatment so it is just a question of how fast it will spread throughout the lungs. After the false alarm last week which gave so much promise, this one takes me back to square one.
There are a lot of positives though. I am in pretty good condition which will help slow the process. My attitute is upbeat and I am determined to make the best of what I have. Great support from my awesome wife, Chris. My two sons, Bryan and Carter, and my daughter, Jani. It can't get any better! and friends, wow; the best. My little grandkids constantly tell me I am getting better; and when I hear that, I am!
I just got off of our good friends, Dee and Janet Reynolds, son's blog (jasonslifeisgood.blogspot.com) and things are put into perspective. Jason is undergoing major surgery with all kinds of challenges and I have nothing! I am in no pain. I can go about most of my normal activities as usual. Then I look at Jason who is in an inferno of constant pain with challenges I can't even begin to imagine - yet He manages to smile and say life is good. He is a giant of a man and an inspiration to me.
Another aspect which I can't overlook is the ongoing research for this disease that is ongoing and who knows what the future might bring. The University has some trial studies in which I plan to participate. It is so woefully underfunded given the extent of this disease across the country. Approximately 200,000 cases in the USA with 40,000 deaths a year ( similar to breast cancer) but not nearly the funding that most other diseases receive. I can see why. I hadn't even heard of the disease until I was diagnosed with it! O well, as they say in portuguese, "Pois 'er".
I do plan on enjoying life as always and invite you to enjoy it with me. We still have a lot of good times ahead.
Merry Christmas,
Dwight
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