m e a d o w l a r k

11/22/06

Dear Family & Friends

“I normally don’t like these ‘form letters’ but because of my busy schedule it is a must. )

Many of you call often asking about Sam. Most of the time I say he is doing good. The truth being, he is bedridden, too weak to get up, even roll over on his own, uses a urinal & bedpan (this is very hard for this former C.O. but i say, “hey, look at all the attention you get! ) He laughs. He has suffered some brain damage due to the progressive cancer [what an absolutly HORRIBLE disease, it slowly takes away every pleasure and the spirit of the indiviual it infects.] Heart breaking beyond words!!!! His speech is slow, he is often disoriented, has some memory loss, difficulty in swallowing. His food is limited to finely chopped or baby food like. Say a prayer for him when you take a bite of pizza. )

He still talks about us going to Tahoe soon, planting a spring garden, going out to eat, being able to drive a car again etc. I ALWAYS stay positive with him in whatever he says & continue to give him hope. He was very concerned that the two of us would not be able to go out together to get our yearly 10 turkeys for the Napa Food Bank. I said I took care of it but it would be his job next year. Please continue to call & send cards, this makes him happy. If there is no answer, I’ve taken the phone out while I sleep (no sleep or very little at night) so I sleep when he does. Please pray for us to have strength and I thank you so much for all the things each of you have done. Love, Carol & Sam

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