What I'm thankful for .....

[Bullwinkle925]

It's Thanksgiving. We won't be spending it with friends or family. My husband is having chemotherapy tomorrow, so he won't be feeling too well on Turkey-Day. We'll have a quiet day of football-watching. I'll try to have him eat a bit - but I already know his appetite will not be there.
This marks the 9th year of his battle with the disease. His courage has amazed me. It has been a difficult time, but it also has not been the 'worst-case scenario'. He was given a few months to live 5 years ago and we are well past that.
Thanksgiving won't be a sad day - rather, a joyous one as we are spending it together.

We had a Dr. apt. today and it occurred to me how much Dr. Irwin has become a member of our family.
He is always upbeat and supportive. We've learned that he's an avid reader and has a fondness for gardening. He has 2 young children (whom he adores). It's always a joy to see his face light up when he begins to discuss the book that is his current 'read'. Right now it's Milton's "Paradise Lost". He stated today how this is his favorite time of year - kids doing homework and himself by the fireside with a good book. He's looking forward to Thanksgiving - wife loves to cook and he loves to do the 'clean up'.

My hat is off to him. Despite the difficulties of his job he has always treated us courteously. You can't ask for more than that. I wish you all a 'Dr. Irwin' whenever you need one.

Thank You Dr. Irwin!!

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[crim son]

1. A sad but uplifting post, Bullwinkle925.

:hug:

[liberaltrucker]

2. Prayers and good vibes

:hug:

[gardenista]

3. That is the true spirit of Thanksgiving.

Sending you and your husband healing thoughts.

Truly compassionate oncologists are such a blessing.

May every one of your husband's favorite teams rule on Thursday!

[Shine]

4. That's very sweet, bullwinkle.

:hug: It's important to be grateful for all the kind people who cross our paths.

We had a "Dr Irwin" type in our county, who tragically and suddendly died last year. He was an oncologist, early 40's, young kids, very uplifting, heartful guy. Medical director of our local Hospice (which is how I knew him. I'm a Hospice Volunteer Visitor). He passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack. The entire community was in complete shock. It was a huge loss, on a lot of different levels. Imagine if you're a cancer patient and your Oncologist suddenly dies!! Needlesstosay, it was very sad....but the good news is, he left an incredible legacy of LOVE behind and he will never be forgotten. His passage was a sobering reminder to the ephemeral nature of our lives...

Yes, Love, Gratitude, Service, Kindness....those are all qualities to be mindful of this Thanksgiving, and EVERYDAY.

My best good wishes and blessings to you and yours. :hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

6. That is very sad.

It breaks my heart to know of how many people were affected by the loss of your physician. None of us know what our alloted time is on the earth. To appreciate those who help us through our difficulties is a gift in itself.
Thanks for your kind words.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. Hoping only the best things for you and Mr Bullwinkle925

:hug::hug::hug:

[SeattleGirl]

7. Can't beat a good doctor.

I hope you and your husband have a good Thanksgiving, Bullwinkle. You do have a lot to be thankful for, and I like it that you able to see that.

:hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

8. Thank you SeattleGirl ....

here's hoping that you're feeling a bit better about things now. Have yourself a wonderful Thanksgiving!!