my dads gonna quit chemo.

[mugsy]

the cancer is still there, its not getting better but is only getting slightly worse, but hes throwin in the towel for a little while.
why in "da sweet stuff"?
because i get my dad back for awhile. not fully, but for awhile. hes only really himself for about 14 days a month, and thats not enough. hes not going to feel as shitty, he'll be getting strength back, and he'll be able to persue the things that are making him happy right now like volunteering and educating.
so far, im the only family member that fully supports his decision, my mom of course supports anything he does, but she doesnt truely support his stopping treatment.
but i support it. i'd rather my dad feel good, i'd rather have my dad be laughing a whole lot more, his garden needs tending, spiders need to be killed and he's gotta feel better to do all that.
i've been the person taking care of him mostly, i've been the one witnessing how shitty it makes him feel, and hes tired of it. i;d much rather spend a long laugh filled summer with the chances of things progressing very quickely, then have to witness him getting poisened bi-monthly.
as it is, the gov't\medical system wants to cut him off - every chemo session is a battle to receive, and that can be trying as well. a break, a time to re-energize and a time to focus on moments of happiness is what he needs - and to be totally selfish, what i need.

[LLaaUUrrYYn]

I hope this time is happy and joyful. All the best for your father and family. Enjoy life! =D

[veN]

Super! Enjoy having your dad "back" :)