After a long trip home from northern Minnesota, just 40 miles from the Canadian border, we parked the RV in our yard on Saturday, September 25, 2010. After an injury to his back, while playing golf in North Carolina, Bob had driven with a heating pad at his back as well as frequent stops to lie on the sofa and rest. Little did we know that his back injury was just a precursor to what lay ahead and had little, or nothing, to do with golf!
The following week, we made several visits to our Primary Care Physician. A referral to an oncologist, on October 7, 2010, resulted in a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. Myeloma is an incurable cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. The "ups and downs" of his illness is recorded on our blog
Our Journey With Multple Myeloma.
Bob has responded well to chemotherapy, and after six cycles has been able to take a break. We're back "on the road, again". We recently enjoyed a trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and are now getting our "rolling motel" ready for another trip to a campground in the beautiful mountains of Virginia - near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
I'm sure the cool, fresh mountain air will do wonders both physically and emotionally. Not too many months ago, we weren't sure he'd be able to take more trips, but the man is a survivor!!
So pleased that you are once again able to hit the road. Will look forward to reading of your new travels and seeing more beautiful photos. Enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteDianne: Thanks! Bob is doing so well. I think the exercise (going up and down these RV steps!) is good for him. And, it's really helping, emotionally.....to realize that he can still do things that he once did.
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