September 20, 2015
We’re back home. Going off to Santa Fe was a good decision. It took a few days for Tim to feel well enough to do much of anything, but at least we were in a beautiful place that’s always been very special to us. It’s possible Tim might have improved even if we had stayed home, but we like to think there was something healing about where we . . .
September 12, 2015
It looks like we're off to New Mexico. Thanks for all your encouragement!
If you don't hear from us within the next week, that's a good thing!
September 11, 2015
This comes down to a last minute decision about going to Santa Fe or not. Tim’s feeling a little better, but still has no appetite. But, he’s trying what the Kaiser nutritionists suggest: small portions every hour or so, and go for the calories. He really wants to go...and, if nothing else, just to not feel well in a different environment. . . .
September 10, 2015
The last couple days haven’t gone so well. Tim’s liver biopsy confirmed that his pancreatic cancer had metastasized. Of the various chemo options discussed with the oncologist, we felt the best one would be a new clinical trial. 
Tim signed up, but then the after-effects of his liver biopsy started up. He was very nauseous and very yellow from . . .
September 6, 2015
The past few days have been pretty rough. When we got back from Hawaii, each of us had back-to-back-to-back doctor appointments, lab tests and (in Tim’s case) a biopsy. We have 2 different Kaiser oncologists (Dr. Reddy for Paul, Dr. Li for Tim -- each of whom is a specialist in a particular type of cancer (multiple myeloma or pancreatic . . .
September 1, 2015
It looks like we dodged Hurricane Iganacio and will be on our way home. Leaving Hawaii is sort of a mixed blessing. For the most part, we’ve been able to set the “other stuff" aside and enjoy our time here. Once we get back home, reality kicks in. We both have procedures and doctor appointments this week which will pretty much tell us . . .
August 30, 2015
We don’t know how to thank all of you for all the caring thoughts, support and love you’re sending our way. We’re pretty private most of the time, so it’s a little difficult to let others in. We will let folks know how they can help out, but for now just being there and sending good thoughts our way is a big comfort. If we don’t return emails . . .
