It turns out that I wasn't the only one who has lost patience with all this... Bobby shared with me a couple days ago just how tired he is of being sick. We saw our doctor on Tuesday, and he said that he still considers Bobby to be in the "treatment" phase, since the chemo stays in his system for weeks. The next day was tough for him, physically, but mostly emotionally. A dear friend of ours brought by his convertible and left the keys for Bobby and I to take a nice, long drive that evening. It was great for him to get out of the house, see the stars, and get some fresh air. Bobby is down, but doing his best to push through it. I pray each day that he will recognize any improvements, no matter how small they may be, so that it will lift his spirits and give him hope for a brighter tomorrow.
We ARE seeing small improvements. First, he is off the narcotic patch. He was due for another one on Tuesday, but insisted that he didn't need it any longer. He feels that his pain is under control, and is now back to just vicoden as needed. His gagging problem seems to be getting slightly better. He has tried to swallow water on a couple of occassions recently. I know that doesn't sound like much, but for him to even want to TRY to swallow is progress.
He has been comforted lately with wonderful fellow teachers at his school who are paving the way for a smooth transition back into work when he is ready.
We continue to be so grateful each day for the love and support we feel from so many. Some of our days feel long and difficult, some of our sleepless nights are lonely and exhausting, but we have developed stronger faith and hope through it all.
"Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." -Victor Hugo
One day at a time. Slow and steady. He WILL win this race.
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I'm so glad he's off the patch.
ReplyDeleteI truly believe it's the silent battles of the soul that are fought day by day -moment by moment even- that take the greatest courage of all. It's in those quiet struggles where your spirit is pounded and forged where eventually the strength of steel can come. While I'm still curious about the gamma ray- induced superpower status, I think perhaps your greatest power has been present from the beginning: Faith enough to turn yourselves over to Heavenly Father and let Him help you through each agonizing step, knowing things will work out in the end.
Up, up and away.
Kristen and Bobby,
ReplyDeleteTroy just shared this site with me. When I heard what you and your family were dealing with my heart fell. I have been thinking about you for weeks now... not knowing how to contact you and your family or even if you wanted to be contacted. I just wanted to say you didn't have to get sick to find out people cared about you. You could have just asked :); but seriously Brandon and my thoughts are with you and I pray for strengh for you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you...well except teach Spanish..I can't roll my r's, but anything else. :)
Take care,
Amber Hartley
PHS
Sr. Boice,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family. When I found out, I didn't know how to react...I couldn't seem to react. I thought of your bravery, I thought so many things. Of how you still managed to keep that smile you seem to always have on your face. We miss you at work Mr. Boice, please recover soon. Your new student's this year are eager to meet you, and I want to keep on bugging you for that matamoscas that seems I can never find the time to buy. Se fuerte Bobby, se fuerte.
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Bobby and Kristin,
ReplyDeleteAll of us at PHS are praying for you and thinking about you. If we can do ANYTHING to help your family out, let us know. Rest assured that we are looking forward to having you back on campus, Sr. Boice, and will do whatever is needed to help with a smooth transition back to work. Don't hesitate to ask the PHS family for anything you need.
God bless you!
Shelly Brown