It's not all flowers and light right now...
For the past week I've been toying with the idea of whether I should post this or not.
Sean's brain tumour has recurred and has now morphed from an astrocytoma grade II to the extremly serious and aggressive glioblastoma multiforme, also known as GBM IV. If you remember, I mentioned during the Canada Day weekend that Sean wasn't feeling too well when we visited the first food truck event in Toronto. Since then Sean has gone through a day procedure awake craniotomy and has been scheduled to start chemotherapy on August 10. Words fail me when I try to explain how our vocabulary now regularly includes words like cancer and life expectancy.
It's been tough digesting the whole situation and although it has been extremely hard on Sean, he's still smiling like a champ. My short temper and limited patience has not been helping the situation, but being the calm and practical person that he is, Sean has been doing a brilliant job of balancing his stress and mine as well. Let's just say, I've also made a mighty dent in the apartment gym's treadmill running out all my frustration and anger. How could you not be? Add to that a great physical and virtual support of friends and family and we are managing to continue leading our lives with a positive outlook.
Only time will reveal what is going to happen. But one thing we are sure about is that we are going to do whatever we can from our side to kick the tumour.
Wish us all the best?
Bev xx
All the best!
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry to read that post, but I'm very poud of both of you for taking that bastard of a tumour head-on!
I'm thinking nothing but good thoughts. Let me know if I can do anything to help.
Oh my goodness Bev, I am sending you all the positive thoughts and healing vibes I can. Thinking of you both. Huge hugs and you go - kick that cancer!
ReplyDeleteAll my prayers and wishes for Sean.
ReplyDeleteWill call again to talk to him.
Hxx
So sorry to read this Bev. Prayers with you and Sean to kick out the tumour.
ReplyDeleteGod give you both strength
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Good luck and Godspeed for your fight. Wishing you both all the success in the world with this.
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Courage, friend! Be gentle with yourself and remember to reach out for all the love and support you can.
ReplyDeleteKeep on fighting! =)
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Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog on and off and was deeply upset to see your post today. Please stay strong and positive. I have been in a similar situation over the last few months and it has only reinforced my belief in the power of prayer and the fact that NOTHING is impossible. You have got to trust God and keep the faith. I will pray for you both especially during this time and look forward to receiving positive updates.
~ A fellow foodie sending you lots of positive vibes :)