If Love Is All You Need

C is about 4 days into week 1 of chemo round 3, another dose of VAC (vincristine, dactomycin and cyclophosphamide).  He's been managing this phase solo, working his nausea meds, driving to a follow up injection appointment, and generally toughing out these rough days on his own. Independence and control are big factors in an out-of-control situation. If things go as planned then by the end of the week he should level out and begin feeling human again. 

Kenzie and Mom stopped by C's place for a visit yesterday and today. C resting, showing signs of improvement from one day to the next. Mom turned to Kenzie at a certain point and said, "Son's aren't supposed to be sick." Having lost our brother Bill to AIDS in the early 90's, she knows what she's talking about. 



We're just keeping C in our thoughts, and hoping for more ass-kicking, honey in the heart, holding in the light, wheelsqueaking, Old Testament, Tiki-totemed, force-of-will, name-your-source-of-grace chemo-power, the results of which we celebrated last week. 


We've gotten a few photos in from friends.  Gorgeous images, full of life.  A perfect time for their promise of new growth, renewal. This one's from Carol's garden:

These next two are from Jeff, another survivor. Powerful and eternal.

These remind me of this shot that David sent in - a goal of ours, seeing C back in woods, enjoying life.



We also got good news from Roger that his sister Vic has made it through the worst of her fight with pneumonia that was mentioned in a previous post. He sent in these photos. We're very glad to hear about her recovery and wish her the best.

And one last thing. I'd mentioned Lennon & McCartney the other day, questioning whether love is really all you need. Then this clip showed up in a friend's Facebook feed today, a subtle reminder from the cosmos to reconsider.  I just had to post it.



Again, thanks for the photos and support, and here's to C making it through Hell Week 3, and then regrouping for what is to come. Even when you're getting good news, Cancer Sucks.  But if love is all he needs, then he's covered.