Paula, so sorry for the results. All I can say is you are an amazing caregiver and Jim has been fortunate to have you to help him through this. Make the most of the time left like you have so far. Don't assume that because they say 8 months that they will be accurate. Just live each day the best that you can and worry about tomorrow in the future. Listen to Jim and he will most likely give you clues as to how he is doing. Even if he doesn't have the strength to go out during the week, I am sure you two can be comfortable at home just being with each other.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Let me know if you would like any my thoughts or the second guesses on the decisions that we made during Pam's final weeks. Take care.

Paula,
What a sweet, loving, caring, brave, sacred heart you have been throughout this ordeal. What a lucky man Jim is to have you by his side, bringing about the good, and coping with the bad. Remember to let yourself feel all of the feelings and have all of the tantrums you need to get to the "feeling better" stage.

Yesterday, when you responded to my hot pet scan, you told me, "just reach in deep and hang in there." I have been repeating that to myself today, and have found comfort. I hope you will wrap those words around yourself like a blanket and feel the same warmth they have given me.

Barb