I received a very nice letter today from one of Dad's cousins, Chip and his wife Terry. It is heartwarming to know that others are following Dad's progress and are reading my updates. It was also very exciting to receive a letter from a family member that I have never met. Maybe someday we can. Thank you for the letter and kind donation Chip and Terry, it is much appreciated :)
One point I want to make clear, is that our family DOES have a history of Colon Cancer. Not just with Dad, but also with his Uncle and Aunt who unfortunately lost their battle. I know I have stressed this on my blog and in person, but it REALLY is important for anyone related to our family or if anyone else has a family history, to be checked at age 40. If you don't have history, then age 50 it is. I had mine scheduled for last week, only to find out that my lovely copay is $200.00! It's steep, but it just delayed me a month or two until I go and have it done, but I am still doing it. If caught early, colon cancer can be treated, if not cured. So please, take my advice. Sometimes I look back and wonder if Dad had only had his colonoscopy sooner, what might have been. But I know we can't turn back time, so we have to live for today.
Anyway, Dad is feeling pretty good lately besides the diarrhea issues. He was out and about this morning running to the post office, bank, and a couple of stores. I'm sure as I write this he is probably napping, but he's allowed. :)
Hope everyone is staying cool. Here in PA it's sticky and icky the last couple of days. I'm so tempted to turn on the AC, but i'm holding back. hehe
Love to all,
Tammy
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