Kevin:
Well, once again, I'm always willing and able to provide a listening ear if
nothing else, so please vent away!!!!
Believe me, I've done my share of venting over the years, when the going has
gotten tough, and if it helps you, I'm all for it.
Regarding your OCD behavior, I do think I am that way sometimes too. I
don't remember it worsening with my heart stuff, but I do have those
tendencies sometimes. For example, I'm one of these people who is always
checking doors to be sure they are locked, or making sure the refrigerator
is closed, or the water in the sinks really is turned off, etc..
Sometimes, I wonder if it is a way for blind guys like us to keep the world
and our environment under control and predictable.
Anyway, I can't imagine why Sue wouldn't want to talk to Kathy, if that
would help her. After all, our wives put up with us on a daily basis, and
certainly would have common concerns to discuss.
If Kathy wants to talk to Sue, let us know, and I'll give Sue a "heads up".
Please take care, Kevin, and feel free to call on me any time.
Sincerely,
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "'Tom Behler'" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 2:47 PM
Subject: RE: Medical Update
> Hi Tom,
>
> No, you're right. It really doesn't seem fair but then whoever guaranteed
> life would be fair? <GRIN> I kind of expected this because I was
> starting
> to hurt again when I would urinate and so on so was really more worried
> about Kathy since she felt we had probably whipped it. I did go in
> yesterday for the first of the treatments with the new chemo drug and it
> seems I tolerate it well. Now, it remains to be seen how well I deal with
> it on a weekly basis in terms of blood chemistry levels and the like but
> we
> will only know that with time. What is a little more scary for me is the
> radiation. I've never had that since I was a tiny child and, of course,
> don't remember it. I am a little anxious about the effect it might have
> but
> also am trying to make the logistics occur so that I lose as little time
> and
> money as possible doing these treatments which they want to do once a day
> each work day. Bus transportation simply is too inefficient and even
> though
> they will let Kathy work from home during that time it's about fifteen
> miles
> each way for her to take me and with gas prices where they are, that adds
> up
> in a hurry and of course, that's a concern too since money isn't exactly
> growing on trees around here.
>
> Anyway, thanks for letting me vent a little. I really appreciate your
> willingness to be a good listening ear. I tend to micro manage and become
> very directive about things and I wonder if you became anything like that
> when you were going through your heart stuff. I bring this up because I
> wonder if Sue might be any kind of support for Kathy who gets rather
> frustrated with me and my OCD behaviors sometimes about cleaning hands and
> the like. What do you think? Might it be worth them talking on the
> phone?
>
> Anyway, I'll look for you today in the MI QSO party and hope to hear you.
> Take care and very 73 for now.
>
>
>
> Kevin :)
> Amateur Radio: K7RX
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Behler [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 03:45
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Medical Update
>
> Kevin:
>
> I am not sure what to say here except that I am so very sorry!
>
> You and Kathy have worked so hard through the first round of treatments,
> and
>
> it was looking so good for a while.
>
> It just doesn't seem fair, does it????
>
> I guess what I can offer here is support, in whatever form you need it and
> that I can provide.
>
> I am always here as a listening ear.
>
> I am just a phone call away!
>
> I feel terrible that we never got our "on air" schedules to work out
> right,
> so maybe we can work at that too, as you feel up to it.
>
> It's just that my life has become incredibly busy here with finishing up
> teaching and getting ready to assume the Interim Department Head position.
> In addition, dealing with my Mother's situation back east has taken a
> further toll on us financially and emotionally. I know, for example, that
> several more trips back to Pennsylvania are going to have to occur in the
> coming months.
>
> In short, my life simply isn't nearly as free as it once was.
> But, I will make time for you when and as needed. That is one thing I
> have
> to offer.
>
> Sue and I actually had thought several times of flying out to see you.
> Some
>
> of Sue's relatives live in the Seattle area, so we have considered trying
> to
>
> arrange a trip out there to see everyone, but we haven't been able to work
> out the financial and scheduling logistics yet.
>
> Anyway, Kevin, we are in there with you as always, and our prayers for you
> and Kathy will continue for sure.
>
> Most sincerely,
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:52 PM
> Subject: Medical Update
>
>
>> Hi Tom,
>>
>> I thought it was about time for an update on things here. It is not
>> going
>> well. The last CT scan earlier this week shows the cancer back and
>> almost
>> as big as it was when we started all of this. I start a new round of
>> chemo
>> tomorrow using a drug called Taxol. This will be a weekly thing. I will
>> also be doing daily radiation five days a week starting in a week or so.
>> Right now I am hurting somewhat and it's not much fun. I'm still working
>> and hope to do so through all of this.
>>
>> I'll definitely keep you updated but am pretty tired tonight. You and
>> Sue
>> take care and hope all is well with you.
>>
>> Very 73 and I will write more later.
>>
>>
>> Kevin :)
>> Amateur Radio: K7RX
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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