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No one knows how one will react when faced with a diagnosis of cancer.  You read the literature, you talk to people but everyone is different.   The caregiver and family members deal with different emotions and challenges but it is nothing compared to what the person with cancer feels.  Such a huge range of emotions that change from day to day and from hour to hour.   From what I've been told, you want to have the energy to fight and to have a positive mental attitude but you're so fatigued and worn down that sometimes all your energy focus is just on trying to eat or making it to the bathroom. 

Watching your loved one struggle daily dealing with cancer is a hard burden to bare.  The pit in your stomach is your new best friend that follows you everywhere.  You learn to try to focus on the small victories and the good days and today was one of those.  

A former co-worker of Bob's (as he is known in business circles) contacted me to arrange a lunch to get together and visit.  I thought it was a great idea for him to get out and I'm sure he was excited to talk to people other than his Bossy Betty wife.  :)  Richard said he was going to gather a few of their former coworkers to come as well.  We got there and we were both overwhelmed with emotion, a few people, turned into about 21 people. WOW!  These were coworkers of his from over 16+ years ago (not sure exact #). Bobby was shocked that so many people would take the time out of their day to come see him and have lunch.  

Sorry for the bad lighting

Prior to everyone's arrival

He said it was so encouraging, heartwarming, and reaffirming to him.  They told old work stories, laughed, and caught up on each others lives.  I saw a change immediately in his demeanor. I really think he didn't realize the impact he has on people and how much people love him and respect him as a person.  I always new what a special person he is but my husband is so humble and doesn't realize his affect on others. It was such an amazing thing for him to see so many people from his past show their love and support. 

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you Richard for arranging this outing and to the following people who showed up for Bob. 

Brian, Tung, Mark, Bob, Rafi, Cris, Roy, Ken, Jason, Mimi, Ali, Tracy, Grace, Raj, Joe, Eileen, Gabriel, Cindy, Gus and Manoj.   Also, thank you to those who sent their well wishes but couldn't make it.