...To Remain Nameless

I have postponed this entry because I know she will be mortified to read this about herself. I just can't leave it unsaid for another day. I promise not mention Aunt Sue's name in full. ;)

My aunt came to the hospital on Friday to visit Bill, and told us that she took a leave of absence from her full-time job to give us a much needed hand. She is going to handle the care giving during the week and is taking control of Bill's medications, ensuring he takes them on time and in the correct dosages. She also is tackling his eating issue... or lack of eating issue. Today she organized his medications, called for refills, made his scan appointment, called his doctor, and got the ball rolling on getting a hospital bed. Things I honestly couldn't have done in a week's time, let alone an hour. She is allowing me to be just the wife and mother, and not nurse, which is one hat I gladly relinquish.

I even got to go to Target BY MYSELF to pick up Bill's prescriptions while she stayed home with Tyler. To say it was a nice treat is an understatement.

Please note: My uncle is also under the weather recovering from surgery, so she is doing double duty as lead care taker for both of them. Mix into that the fact that both are men, and you can clearly see the unselfishness in her offer.

We are so very grateful for this generous offer! I cannot express our sincere appreciation for the additional help... especially since the last two weeks of school are so crazy. I feel as though a heavy weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. Her love and warmth are just what the doctor ordered. Cancer continues to show us our many blessings... I can't say that I am totally thankful for it, but we must look on the bright side once and awhile.