Wednesday, November 23, 2011

35 Days.

35 days.  Harold, my father in law, has been undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer for 35 days and today is his last day!  He and Margie have been going back and forth to Stanford for 2 months.  They were graciously offered a friends home to stay in during the week located in the BEAUTIFUL Marina District in San Francisco.  

A few weeks back Cherie, Aubrey, Jed and I went to Stanford and San Francisco for the day.  It was quite a long day but a ton of fun!  

Oma drove with us there, so we met Harold after his treatment at Stanford Hospital.  
Jed had not slept since 6:30, so he was tired!

There is a beautiful fountain and Opa showed Jed the wawa... Jed was mesmerized! 

We then went to see the radiation therapy area. We were able to see where he goes every day, where he checks in, and where he waits for treatment.


Reception area
There are fish tanks everywhere! (the Fisher family donated a bunch of money...)
Opa's radiation doctor... I baked cookies to take along as a treat to all of the doctors and nurses... (I know how much I like cookies from patients!)

Jed, Oma and Aubrey were having a great time playing in the lobby!
Jed wanted to go in for treatment!
HP organized a special trip for Cherie and me to go back to his actual treatment room!  What a special treat!  His room is on the left.  He goes in for 15 minutes a day.

These are the ladies who work with him every day.  They position him and make sure that big machine behind him is working properly.  
The door into the room is thick... notice it on the left of HP.
After the tour we met Auntie TT in the city she works in (between Stanford and San Francisco) and went out for lunch.  It was so great to see her!  She even changed a flight to see us!

We headed back to the Marina District in San Francisco where we were able to see the beautiful house they are staying in.  Oma went on a walk with the kiddos.  We stayed back and rested for a bit.  

When Oma returned we walked to the park together, walked along the local main street and then down to the water.  


The park was so much fun!  Jed really loves the park!  He loved feeling the sand, spinning on the merry go round and walking everywhere!




It was getting cold as we walked down to the water so Jed was bundled up!
The homes were gorgeous!!!!  I love the colors and architectural interest!
It was a gorgeous night!

Oma and Opa, loving the view!

We are so proud of you Opa.  So proud of your faith, so proud of your faithfulness to God, for your perspective.  You are a one of a kind man, with a one of a kind wife.  We are so glad that your 35 days have come to an end!  We continue to pray for healing and know that God is so much bigger than anything here on Earth.  He is a capable healer.  

We love you!

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