Our life right now is fairly, ordinary. I love ordinary. We made some changes to Jake’s pain management and so far, he’s doing really great. We are in that phase where living in denial is not really possible anymore but we are also not in the phase of ‘this is the end’.
We’ve made it three months since diagnosis. Instead of thinking he has a certain amount of time left, we instead like to rest on our achievements. We made it three months!
Stop! Snuggle time.
Jake is still eating. Peanut butter is a part of his every day. The pain meds help him sleep super soundly (so soundly that I have to set my alarm to check for meatballs because homeboy now does not wake up if he has gone in the middle of the night) but they don’t keep him sedated all day. He is more limited than six months ago, heck he’s more limited than one month ago, but he in fact is, just Jake. He does the ramp to out back as if he has done it his whole life. He is clearly still CEO of the meatball factory. He still takes his Neighborhood Watch shift very seriously.
Not every day is all lollipops and rainbows. Life is just not like that. I will admit, I do get a tad upset at Jake’s circumstance. Not that he has cancer, I mean geeze, I think it’s a given that I don’t want him to have cancer. But cancer is out of my control. My angst is more centered around the added struggle for Jake. Why does his cancer have to limit his mobility even further? I mean this one is just hurtful. Why does he have an ear AND eye infection AND a diaper rash flair-up on top of it all? No seriously on that last one, WHYYYYYYY? But all in all, I find my moments of frustration are brief and short-lived and we instead focus on the gratitude and joy. And peanut butter, Jake said not to forget to give another shout out to the glorious peanut butter.
AT the start and end of every day, I’m thankful. If cancer was going to be, I’m grateful that this time we get a slow decline, that he gets a chance to acclimate. I’m glad we got three months and I’ll be grateful for each and every day we have together.
Wishing you joy and gratitude on this lovely Tuesday!
Keeping you and Jake in my thoughts and prayers as you continue on this journey together.
Thank you, Mary Beth!
I pray for Jake everyday! I keep you in my thoughts always! Three months, feels like just yesterday! I’m glad Jake is doing okay! Love you guys! Tracey, you are amazing! God Bless you!
Thank you, Jody! Your prayers and thoughts mean so much!
Hugs to you and Jake. Laugh, hug, and delight in each day…and every meatball. 🙂
It’s the only way to do the day!
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I’m thinking of you two. <3
Thanks, love!
You and Jake are handling this awful situation with such grace and love. Hugs to you both!
Thanks, Sharon!
I think of you both at least once a day and hope that you get to fill your moments with joy (and more snuggling!!) and not pain. 🙂
Thank you for holding space for us! It means so much.
Thinking of you both. I really think you’re a wonder the way you’re staying so positive
xxxx
Jake makes it easy to focus on the laughter and joy.
Love the pics, especially neighborhood watch. <3
I love that one too!
Sending you two joy and gratitude – and peanut butter thoughts – right back. Big hugs from Boise!
Thank you!!!