9/15/08
I am so tired. So incredibly tired. That’s really all that I can say right now. Catching up from the surgery and the boys’ birthdays, while doing most of it myself is exhausting. Adam is exhausted still from the surgery. We both just pass out at the end of the day.
1/27/08
I want someone to tell me what’s going to happen and no one is ever going to be able to give me the foggiest clue from one month to the next of what we will be dealing with medically with this cancer. It’s just very frustrating for someone like me who’s a planner. Sigh.
1/24/08
Sometimes I am so exhausted by the whole thought of what we have ahead of us. It is unreal. Adam has decided to go back to work on Monday. I think it is too early, but he swears he is ready. I have to remember that I am his wife, not his mother. He can make his own choices. And I have to let him do that. Afterall, he is the one with the cancer inside of him. We are along for the ride.
Introduction
Ever wonder what it’s like for the caregiver of a cancer patient? Well, this is a place for Jerritt to offer her perspective on the whole cancer treatment process. And a place for you to leave some love for her, as well.
Who would have ever thought you would be dealing with this with Adam at this point in your life. Seems like just yesterday when you dragged me to the computer to show me a picture of Adam before you even met him, saying “Isn’t he CUTE!”
You both are strong and amazing. An inspiration to me in so many ways.
My heart goes out to you daily and I pray for complete healing for Adam.
Love and big time hugs,
Susie
Hi Jerritt,
It has been a long time since I’ve seen or talked to you. Laura Martin told me about all you have been going thru. I wish you guys the very best and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
By the way, I love the hats!
All the best-Angela Suddath (your favorite intern:) )
Jerritt,
I realize we don’t know each other that well but I instantly liked you the first time I saw your bumper stickers and your pink hair. I thought, ahh at last , a fellow rebel that is raising kids in the burbs. I love your honest, straight forward approach to what is going on with Adam’s cancer. FUCK the cancer..you are doing exactly what you should be doing, taking care of your partner and your kids. Please question everything, I know it is exhausting, but it is essential. You have doctors and science helping you in this fight, but the fight is Adam’s. Please let me help if you need it. I work Mon-Fri but I am off by 3pm. I can watch kids, cook, whatever.
Take Care,
Kerri
Jerritt,
This is Jean from Mercer. It has been about 8 years since we spoke, so imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this web page. I so admire your family’s courage. You have a beautiful family, and so much worth fighting for. Keep up the fight! And your hats say it all—fuck cancer!