The letter F

This letter can have several different meanings depending on the letters and vowels you add. We have chosen a few favorites. . . . . that are suitable for writing

Friends: We are blessed to have a great circle of friends . Recently the Ringhofers (Dan and Julia, also former Midwesterners, came by for a visit . Unbeknownst  to me, they had more than a regular visit planned.  They surprised  me with and  impromptu facial/spa appointment.  I know Daryl had a hand in this because he had  Julia take me to ensure that I would go! I did not realize the impact of literally having an hour to myself. A big part of my relaxing, was the comfort of knowing Daryl was in good hands with Dan.  I felt like I had a weeks vacation! The  smile on Daryl’s face, when I returned was priceless. Thank you Dan and Julia for this wonderful gift!

Family: We have been very blessed by all the family who have been so  supportive. Some are just finding out about of Daryls battle with Mr. C.  We recently had Daryl cousin Barbara and her husband Eddie visit from LA. They were able to share stories of the family and their visit to China to the village where Grandma Lu ( my apology for not knowing the correct of the Chinese word for grandma) They also mention a picture of Eddie Lu, Daryl father! Having them spend the time with their wonderful energy and happiness was a true blessing. Thank you for also sharing with the rest of the family.

Fathers: We were blessed to have the Lu family come down on Saturday to celebrate Fathers Day. (picture above)It was a great day and I know Eddie and Connie were happy to have all the sons at our house. I also want to thank my father who has been so supportive and doing so many things back in Illinois to support Daryl with prayers and keeping friends and family informed.

tomorrow we will go to the 3rd Immunotherapy treatment. Daryl has had a lot of swelling and increased pain. They have told us, from the start, that things will get worse before they get better and it will be at least 3 months. We are done with month one and embarking on month two.

Family and friends are the ones that help us thru every day. We have some good days and bad days. On those challenging days, the gift on the Holy spirits seems to always deliver something to us to give a strength, a laugh or even a smile. The those are the gifts from each and every one of you!

Thank you for all the  continues prayers and good thoughts!

Love Daryl and Charlotte