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A flowery and pleasant aroma ….!!!

This morning we took the quick drive to UCSF so that Irene could have her blood drawn for the AMYLOID test.  We hope to get the results next week.

This afternoon a beautiful flower bouquet arrived at the house …. courtesy of Todd and Deborah Ross.  Todd is on staff at Azusa Pacific University.  His bride, Deborah, has been battling brain cancer.  Deborah’s countenance has been amazing …. as mentioned in a previous update.  Her JOYFUL spirit was an inspiration to JoAnna and me when we recently broke bread.  The note from Todd and Deborah accompanying the flowers expressed prayer support for Irene on her journey of faith.

Thanks for caring,

Dave

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Thanks for checking in…!!!

Irene had a good weekend.  The nausea remained at a low roar (about a 2-3 on a scale of 1-10).  She mosied to the mall and worked in the yard…the weather was FANTASTIC…!!!

This coming Tuesday (October 6) we venture to UCSF for Irene’s AMYLOID blood test…and hope to obtain results the following week.  At that time we’ll learn the direction of the AMYLOID…whether it remains in remission, has relapsed, or is in retreat.

Stay tuned…and thanks for caring,
Dave

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Today we celebrated the life of the late Arthur L. Silva, (affectionately known as Uncle Art) February 18, 1919 – September 28, 2009, in Atwater, CA.  His widow, Mary (my dad’s sister), is pictured below with Irene.

Our quick trip was possible because it’s a non dialysis day for Irene.  It was deeply meaningful to see part of our family.  Irene came home exhausted and nauseated but you would never know it by her signature smile ….!!!

I am sitting with three of my most favored Aunts, Mary, Louise and Carmel, all sisters of my dad.  They have been soooooo good to our family over the years …. we absolutely adore each one of them ….!!!  Aunt Mary’s caregiver is in the background perusing the book, Irene’s Journey of Faith.

Irene enjoyed visiting with Aunt Louise and Aunt Carmel in the chapel.

Irene and I have always appreciated the energy and enthusiasm of Lena Mendoza, Aunt Louise’s daughter and my first cousin ….!!!

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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