September 26, 2005 

September 26, 2005

Hello, everyone! I can't believe that it has been 17 days since I did a post. Our lives have been busy beyond belief. My sister-in-law, Jane, returned for almost two weeks. She is my inspiration and source of strength. She took care of my brother who died from a failed liver transplant with such style, grace, and, dignity that she sets the standard for strength and hope for me. Also visitng were our dear friends Annie and Jimmy Slay from France who were visiting Sierra Vista, AZ. They flew up to Tacoma for a few days and the great news is that Rick and Jimmy played 9 holes of golf!!! The other good news is that Rick is back to driving (well, for those of you that have ridden with him, maybe not so good) but he is taking back his life and that is good.

He has finished Round 2 of the 6 Rounds of chemo. He goes in for a CAT scan on Friday which will show us exactly what has been happening with the cancer. Based on his response to the chemo which has all been good, the nurse seemed to feel that the results might be positive. I sure hope and pray they are.

He is at physical therapy today. Each time he goes, he gets a bit stronger. The therpaist did say that it takes about 3 weeks for every 1 week you are hopitalized for a person to regain their original strength. Rick was so very ill when he was hospitalized that it is a miracle to me to see him driving and taking out the trash now.

Rick has had no really negative response to the chemo...no vomiting, diarrhea, or physical discomfort. He is a bit fatigued after the first round of each new session...That's the one where he is fed chemo for almost 6 hours and then flushed for 2 hours.. The other two sessions only last 2-3 hours. He's been getting a good 9-10 hours of sleep and then sometimes taking naps during the day. All good stuff. And he is back to his usual ornery behavior at times and using every trick he can pull to get what he wants...Like, "you should get me a steak tonight because I have cancer and that would be good for me"!!!!!

While Rick and Jimmy were off playing golf, Jane, Annie and I went shopping to Centralia with lots of little cute stores with more stuff than I could ever want or need. It was great and we had a fabulous day including the little mishap where I pressed the exit door (thinking it was the bathroom door) and set off alarms throughout the store. About three poeple came running to see what the commotion was and then I had to explain that I didn't have my glasses on and thought it was the restroom door!!!! Still directionally challenged plus now practically blind without the glasses!

We have been so very blessed with all the wonderful support, visits, phone calls, cards and responses to the blog. It lends a whole new meaning to the word humility. Rest assured that while we can never hope to return such support to all of you, that I promise all of your love and kindness will be passed on at sometime to someone who needs it. That is what this program is all about.

We won't know the outcome of Rick's CAT scan until the following week or so but I promise I will inform you all the minute I have it in my hands. Please pray for good news.
God bless you all. Love, Sharon

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Comment Hope all is well. Sharon, will you be continuing with the updates? Love to you both. Jimmy

Fri Dec 2, 2005 12:53 am MST by Jimy Slay

Comment Golf and shopping. Life is getting better for the Squires. Now Richard, we will know you are really back in the saddle when you whine for ice cream and sundaes. We celebrated retirement and Deb's birthday with Sarah, here, and she sends her love. We wish you could have joined us at Le Strasbourg.......Oh I forgot, Rick doesn't like to eat especially Chateau Briande...........Deb wants to know if you still snore when you sleep. I will write more after I walk Sophie. She sends her happy, wet kisses, too, and bad breath, of course. Worlds of love, D&D

Sun Oct 2, 2005 12:13 am MST by david and Deb

Comment Rich & Sharon, Just thought you'd like to know? Maybe Sharon knows this and there is nothing she can do… BUT!!! The American Medical Association researchers have made a remarkable discovery. It seems that some patients needing blood transfusions may benefit from receiving chicken blood rather than human blood. It tends to make the men cocky… HA! HA! HA! Will be spending some time with Connie and little Richard this coming Sunday after church, we are going to try out a new restaurant in Hutchison…. Denise and I continue to hope and pray for the both of you… Walk in Peace! Hugs and Kisses from the flat, windy, and now getting cold Kansas plains. Mik

Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:41 am MST by Mik

Comment Hi Rick and Sharon, It sounds to me like you will be able to come to Vegas for Tracy's wedding! I am so excited that she is having this big party in Vegas. Mike and I also check the blog every day, but I guess if we get really scared, we can always pick up the phone and call you. Atlanta is a busy city, lots of meetings. Mike deals with criminals all day, and I deal with the rest of the world out here. can't believe that it has been five years since we left Ramstein. I miss you both a lot!!!! Gerdy

Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:40 am MST by Gerdy

Comment Rick and Sharon,,,,The blog is also the first thing or damn near first thing I check in the morning. Glad to hear that your both doing well and in good spirits. Lou has been passing your up-dates to everyone that he talks to. Lots of uuu's and ah's. Sharon you mentioned that Rick played golf again but you did not tell us how well he played. Did he ask you not to mention his score? :) I spoke with Cecilia Ansola before she left Germany and she said that she would try and stop in to see you. I hope she made it up there. She is proof that its a small world that we all live in. Ciao for now...stay strong and steady...Janet and Michael

Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:01 am MST by Michael &Janet

Comment Hello Rick and Sharon.........we can only echo the sentiments of the other blog writers!! We were concerned when we didn't hear from you (not thinking of course that you two have other things to do too!!!!hahahaha).....but now it is so nice to hear the positives going on (golf and driving)!! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers........YES, and as Dick wrote, the Blog is the first thing we check each morning.........10,000 miles+ away from you!!!! From Landstuhl, Tschus, Frank and Ute

Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:22 pm MST by frank maxon

Comment Hi, Rick and Sharon! We were sure relieved to hear from you again and to know that Rick is out driving and golfing these days! We know you are very busy there with all the company and medical care going on, but in case you were wondering if anyone is reading the blog. . .well, that's the first thing we check every morning!! You both continue to be in our prayers, and we are so very excited about the miracles you are seeing day after day! God bless you really, really good this week, especially on Friday! We will be looking forward to hearing from you again! Love you! Rose and Dick

Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:49 pm MST by Dick and Rose

Comment We continue to pray every day for the two of you. We know that the Lord will carry you through, but it takes a few trials and tribulations to make us strong and dependent on the Lord. Hoping to hear good news on the recent tests. Your friends, Warren & Yvonne from KS.

Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:39 am MST by Warren & Yvonne Stanton

Comment Good to hear things gonig well and Rick is improving. Golf ing is a positive indictor that Rick feeling Better. Dana

Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:26 am MST by dana

Comment We've been operating for the past two weeks under the assumption that no news is good news, but I gotta tell ya Sharon...my mind does like to play tricks on me. Even if it's to just say, "We're busy but good." would calm down my magnifying mind. Good to hear things are looking up. Love you guys, Tim

Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:23 pm MST by Tim Tracy

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