Before the kids and I left for the Midwest I thought the biggest health problem was my cousin. He had surgery while we were back there. Initially he got good news. The first tests they did in the operating room showed that the cancer was a non-aggressive kind and they were pretty sure they got it all. He is just still waiting for the results from pathology (and he may have them by now) to see what his next course of action is.
So that was mostly good news. My uncle on the other hand....has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and there isn't much they can do. He has been given a couple of medications that may prolong his life some. Those medications can also have some pretty harsh side effects. So my understanding is he is trying those meds, but if he has side effects he will stop. Living longer isn't really living if you are miserable.
I made the right decision to build in those couple of extra days on my trip. I knew I needed to see them all while I was back there. I kept saying I wanted to see every one while they are in the land of the living. I was not going to be discouraged from being there and I wasn't. And while I am extremely sad, I'm also very glad that I saw them. He is the last remaining brother of my dad's.
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