There is something maddening about where we are in this process. We are stuck between two worlds - the one where we don't have enough information to know be too worried, and the one where we are being bombarded with information that is a little too far on the scary continuum for comfort. Our dear, dear friend Dan talked to his oncologist friend who strongly recommended finding a sarcoma specialist without delay and NOT waiting until Aug. 22 to have surgery. This is difficult on several counts, but the biggest obstacle is the fact that there is not one (no, not even one) sarcoma specialist in the entire state of Wisconsin. Pete is calling the cancer center at a local hospital to see if they have a recommendation. From there, I'm not sure what will come next.
We are both struggling today. Dan knows Pete better than just about anybody, and he knows what it will take to get Pete's attention. Believe me, he go it. We know what we know about the faithfulness of God and truly are sustained by it. We feel the prayers of many on our behalf. But in the middle of the night when I'm awakened by whatever and can't go back to sleep because I just want to hear the sound of Pete's breathing next to me, it's a little harder. I've hardly cried, until today...today I'm feeling rather overwhelmed on all fronts.
So...thank you for your prayers, and by the way, if you've tried to call us and wonder why our line has been disconnected, we've gone to cell phones only. Leave a comment below if you want those numbers.
Dear Cuz, Please, send your cell phone numbers. I love you and am praying for you both. Thinking seriously about coming to the wedding. I think the last time I saw Mike, they had a baby and a preschooler. Tell me honestly if it would be too much to have Mom and I there. We would stay in a motel with the rest of your family and probable not leave till Tues, so we could maybe see you Mon. evening when things have settled down a bit. I'm good at pitching in with clean up etc. So if we come, think about putting me to work, in places/times when the family needs to be free. I told Mom yesterday that I would make the drive with her...but now I realize I need to work through one catch. I'll let you know. And you tell me for sure if you really want us to come some other time, though I can't make promises about that. Wish gas prices were not so high just now. Talk to you later. Love, Peggy
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