Life has changed dramatically since February. Dad was self-sufficent and could do anything in the world, but that all changed when he had his seizure. Since then, he has had a spot removed from his brain, a melanoma removed off his back, had radiation 3 different times, now has 3 new spots in his brain, 1 spot in his breast, and 2 by his belly button...and he is no longer driving. Dad has a rotation of 9 doctors that we now see either monthly or every 3 months. Along with his doctors, he also has a PET Scan and MRI every 3 months.
I hate this disease...it can hide out and appear when it wants! This awful disease has walked in and taken his freedom, his ability to drive, and be self-sufficent. He now has to take 2 handfuls of medicines a day, tell someone when he wants to go somewhere, and his house bound if no one is home or able to take him. I feel so bad...I want to hurt this disease like it has hurt our family. But at the same time, I feel so lucky. Lucky to have Billy, our families, wonderful friends, and a network of people ready to help if I need it.
I hate this disease...it can hide out and appear when it wants! This awful disease has walked in and taken his freedom, his ability to drive, and be self-sufficent. He now has to take 2 handfuls of medicines a day, tell someone when he wants to go somewhere, and his house bound if no one is home or able to take him. I feel so bad...I want to hurt this disease like it has hurt our family. But at the same time, I feel so lucky. Lucky to have Billy, our families, wonderful friends, and a network of people ready to help if I need it.
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