Re: Just a quick note.../Fran

December 4, 2005

In a message dated 12/4/2005 2:08:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sandy391962@... writes:

Donnelle and Jolene,

In reading your posts, I have concluded that you are two very strong

women. When you were talking about the hugs. My husband is the

greatest. Sometimes it seems he can't stand to be apart from me.

Although I am on the mend with only 4 chemo treatments left and am not

nearly as sick as Glenn. I am so glad to have such a strong

supportive person in my life as it seems you both are.

Sandy

Sandy... I am truly happy that you have a strong supportive guy... just

can't beat that!!! If the shoe were on the other foot here, I'm fairly sure I

would not receive equal treatment (he thinks I'm superwoman), but I'm still

happy to be here for Glenn...

Any kind of sick with this poison going through your system draining you of

all energy and vitality is " sick " in my eyes... you take care, honey... and

keep hold of hubby!!! LOL

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

December 4, 2005

In a message dated 12/4/2005 5:50:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,

seamist32000@... writes:

Donelle,

I am very happy that you two can still be so close. You must be such

an enormous source of comfort to Glenn and a true blessing.

Even now I can relate to that frailness though and Matt gets the

shivers too after the chemo. He is short in comparison to Glenn-a

mere 6' but always slender he has lost a good 14lbs since this

wretched cancer got going. Supposedly there isn't any there now but

until that weight goes back on a bit I think I am going to feel

uncomfortable. He does look too thin at the moment. It probably

isn't realistic of me though, as his appetite is naturally less

right now. He does however, eat fairly well, I do feel like I spend

most of my time preparing food for him! Two hungry kids to feed too.

Just as well, because I probably wouldn't bother to eat much myself

otherwise.

Blessings for you and for Glenn,

Fran

He probably won't gain any weight back while on chemo...altho, some people

don't even lose weight...so it's hard to tell. Praying faithfully and sending

positive thoughts for both of you....how old are your children??

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

December 4, 2005

Donnelle and Jolene,

In reading your posts, I have concluded that you are two very strong

women. When you were talking about the hugs. My husband is the

greatest. Sometimes it seems he can't stand to be apart from me.

Although I am on the mend with only 4 chemo treatments left and am not

nearly as sick as Glenn. I am so glad to have such a strong

supportive person in my life as it seems you both are.

Sandy

>

> Donelle

>

> You touch my heart with your love and devotion to Glenn. Ah how I wish I

> could hold my Richie. How I wish I could have held him like this

back then.

> He pretty much wouldn't let me get that close to him. God Bless Jolene

>

> I hold him every night, Fran...my frail little 6'4 " shell of my

man!! But,

>

> last night he was really shivering, whole body was shaking, so he

went to

> bed

> and I covered him with several blankets and laid beside him. The

Blankets

> gave some substance to what I was holding and it was great for me to

> " pretend "

> everything was o.k. Didn't feel the bones, etc. which is a constant

> reminder of how sick he is...he always enjoys my holding him. He was

> asleep very

> soon... Almost like comforting and putting my children to bed...

>

> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

December 4, 2005