A big adventure...that turned out not to be so big

Roger decided that he was ready to try to venture out today. The sun was shining and the temp was up a little so we figured it was a good day to try to get out. It was a quick - short - adventure...as Roger's small burst of energy quickly faded to be replaced by waves of aches and pain.

Since his cell phone has only been working sporadically, it was a perfect excuse to go out. The car ride and 30 minutes getting a new cell phone proved to be more than Roger anticipated. For the near future, these little adventures will be mine alone. We thought about trying to catch a matinee....sounds like that won't be happening for a while.

Its odd. We both have persevered throughout this process. Sure there were tense moments, sad moments, down-right difficult moments but through it all, you persevere. Today, without actually having discussed it, I'd say we both are feeling a little "worn out" - it just seems to seep into your bones. Tired. Physically, yes. But probably mentally more than that. As I sit here and type, I look over at Roger and see the exhaustion in his eyes and on his person.

As is the case with most of my posts, I read him what I am getting ready to post....giving him edit/veto privileges. I asked what he wanted to add. His words: "We will - I will - continue to prevail - to get stronger. Things may not happen as quickly as I'd like but I'll continue to get better. I'm focusing on each individual day. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."

Throughout every experience - most especially the really crappy ones - I try to think about the thing(s) I've learned or the positive to come out of the experience. The positive to come out of this phase of Roger's fight with cancer is that I know we can endure just about anything. And, that family and friends can make the most difficult moments better.

~ Roger & Angie