He's A Great Guy!

Jim always calls me when he wakes up to give me the update of how he did overnight. This morning he greeted me with a cheery, “Good Morning!” He was feeling better and well rested and had no pain or nausea. He sounded like his usual self with a smile in his voice. I visited him at the hospital first thing this morning before I went to work, and I was there when the doctor made his rounds. The doctor came in and said, “How’s our star patient doing this morning?” He is very pleased with how well Jim has responded to the treatments. I love that he is their “star patient!”

During this phase of treatment, Jim receives chemo twice a day every other day. So his first day was Monday; Tuesday he had a break from chemo (but definitely felt the side effects) and today was another day of chemo. Thankfully, other than a little achiness, he had a great day and enjoyed chatting with a few visitors both in person and over the phone.

Today he decided to surprise me. My doorbell rang this afternoon and there at my door was our friend, Kent, who is one of the pastors at our church. Kent handed me this beautiful bouquet of flowers and said they were from Jim. Kent visited Jim today and Jim asked him to pick up some flowers and deliver them to me as a surprise from him. He melts my heart with gestures like this and amazes me with his selflessness – He’s always thinking of others. He really is a great guy!

Thanks for your continued interest and prayers. Remember Jim tomorrow as he may feel more side effects of the chemo again. We appreciate your love and support.