They will help us with our pain medication and medications in general, they will make sure there is someone here at the house while I'm at work to help Keri, they will assign us a Social Worker that helps with Tricare and stuff like that so we don't have to worry about it anymore or as much, they will be here for emotional support, and in the off chance that something does happen they will be here to help us through "that time" so there aren't any questions left to the wrong people (police, fire, outsiders).

Right now Keri is on a portable pump that is attached to her life port and helps her receive liquid pain medication to combat the tumor and the nerve endings. The Hospice nurse will make sure her life port is good to go and her pain medication does not run out and is on the right setting and dosage as prescribed by the Doc.

Well, that's that. I'm not done yet so take a bathroom break if you need it, I'll stand-by till you get back..........

So that's been our last few weeks.

Friends

I wanted to take a little bit of time to talk about some housekeeping that I need to pass along to all of you. Keri is very weak right now due to the level of pain medication she is on, but is gaining strength as the Gemzar leaves her system. I ask that for the time being if you are used to writing Keri e-mails now is probably not the best time. She does not check the computer because it hurts to sit in the office chair and concentrate on the monitor.

If you call you will most likely get the message machine, it is hard for her to get to the phone, so either leave a message which I can not promise will be returned with the amount of stuff we are going through right now, or write her a card or letter in snail-mail. She loves receiving cards and letters. That is probably the best form of communication right now.

Family

Please call or snail mail, again e-mails are probably a bad idea. Between my work account, school account, and home account I get around to the home account only about three times a week, so if you do e-mail don't expect a quick reply, I will get you written back but not in a timely manner. Also, not to be harsh, but our immediate families are coming first on the call-back list for the time being. Please bear with us, it's busy.

I do want to say Thank You to all our family and friends. We love you all and thank you for all your prayers and support we are showered with every day. You are in our thoughts and prayers just as I'm sure Keri is in yours.

I hope this helps you all understand our lives right now and I will be sure to try to keep you updated as best I can.

Love you all,

Doug

PS. I am trying my best at this Thank You card thing but remember, I'm a DUDE, so forgive me for any social ROE (Rules of Engagement) I may be breaking.