It's A Quality Life

Dr. Nemunaitis called from Baylor yesterday afternoon to explain that mom couldn’t be in the study. Apparently the committee was unwilling to budge on the tumors in her brain, even though they had been treated and were eliminated or in check. This was, needless to say, disappointing. He did offer that there was another study starting in the latter part of August done by Dr. Fay, but because of the delay, that wasn’t very comforting. Dr. Fay’s office called and talked to dad about it today, and mom is on the list. They also said that things open up on a day’s notice, so to remain hopeful and ready.

Mom and dad had talked about this phone call in advance and were at peace with whatever Baylor’s answer would be. In fact, mom is at peace with everyone and everything, ready to let go of whatever God doesn’t have for her, and it’s ok. So we’re not planning on any trips to Mexico or Houston, and not looking for any new chemotherapy or alternative medicines. If something like the dendrite vaccine opens up suddenly at Baylor, mom will give it a shot, but for now, we are just going to take one day at a time, try to give mom the best quality of life possible, and enjoy our time together. We have had some rich family time in the last few days and weeks, and want to continue that.

Again, it’s great to know she is loved by such a great community. I think about It’s a Wonderful Life when all George Bailey’s friends come in to amaze him with their support. The advantage mom has is that she knows she’s not alone.