Switching Gears
When a tumor grows while trying to shrink…that’s a game-changer.
Rocco was hospitalized Monday afternoon.
The UC Tumor Board will hear Rocco’s case today (Weds).
A port is being surgically inserted this morning to assist new and more powerful chemo to Rocco’s brain in about a week. (The port wound needs to heal so that the chemo won’t keep the skin from healing.)
This is without a doubt the hardest part so far but his tumor should shrink with this more agressive option.
Rocco is okay and confident all will be fine. “We just put one foot in front of the other “, is how he reassures me every day (like the coach he is). Maybe his reaction is to be brave for me or, maybe he feels this, exactly. He is charming all of the nurses by acknowledging their skill and care...and it is genuine.
I think now is the time to take a step back on this site. I only wish I could reply to each one of you individually. Eventually I will, but for now, Annie will post for us.
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
With love,
Denise
Comments (23)
Thank you so much for updating us, Denise. I continue to send Rocco so much love, positivity, and healing thoughts, and I send so much peace to both you and Kendall. I have another favorite quote from The Little Prince, the German version that I read when I was in high school: "Das Wesentliche ist mit den Augen unsichtbar," which is, "What's essential is invisible to the eye." All love, all peace, to all of you.
I continue to pray on the side of the screen. Tell him I said "Oh Captain My Captain "
"Oh Captain My Captain" from me as well.
Thank you Denise for keeping us informed. Much much love and prayers for Rocco, you and Kendall. I imagine the nurses feel very blessed to have Rocco's incredible graciousness, positive attitude and a room full of love, prayers and Spirit. Rocco is truly amazing and I feel blessed to be able to add my prayers.
Sending love and strength to all of you.
Thank you for the update, which no one would have expected. Here's hoping that the next treatment will do what it needs to do, and that Rocco will be getting better. This calls for such bravery from all of you, and we will be right with you, holding you up all the way. Continuing to send my and our love, Donna L
Prayers for Rocco.
My heart is with you.....
Holding you all gently in my thoughts, wishing you strength and grace.
Bless you and Kendall, Denise. We all continue to pray for you two and Rocco, holding you in light. Please take very good care of yourself. I think that's a difficult thing to do in the middle of a crisis. Thank you for keeping us informed. Now, be peaceful, and we'll wait to hear from Annie. Love, Drew and Sherman
from Caitlin: Thinking of Rocco I remembered this Bible quote: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." I easily see him always giving to others, like those nurses. He's the kindest fellow. Love you all, holding you close. Caitlin
Sending positive thoughts to a positive man. Love to all!
Thank you for keeping us updated this far Denise. Thank you for keeping a "window" open for all of us to see through. And thank you Annie for continuing with this from now on. I understand it's not so easy to do, and we are so thankful for it. There is great presence from Rocco that changes the room he's in. I'm happy to hear that is the case in the hospital too. It's no shock that he's supporting the nurses and keeping everyone on their best game. What a wonder. We think of you everyday Rocco. Love, peace, healing, and continued strength...everyday.
I am holding Rocco in the healing light. And I'm sending you all so much love.
We love you, Rocco. Sending love and light.
John and I are thinking of the 3 of you and sending love and positive thoughts.
Thank you for taking your precious time to post updates. We will pray that the tumor will shrink as expected and that Rocco will be fine. I can see him reassuring you and Kendall as only Rocco can do. Thinking of him makes me smile. Love you cousin...
Thinking of you each day and sending love and strength.
Thank you for sharing and I am sending good vibes to you all. Big hugs, deep breaths and positive energy. - Allison H
Denise--thank you for letting me know about this. And Rocco, let me just say, doesn't this just suck? Damn it all, brother. Of course, my prayers, hopes and positive intention are yours.--Tom O.
Sending you prayers and continued support, and holding a picture in my heart of this new treatment working its way toward healing. With love and warm wishes to you all.
Dear Rocco and Denise - I am home from that wonderful backpack from which I messaged you on Sunday at 13,200 feet and just now saw your post about hospitalization on Monday. I am counting on that Wildhorse kicking up it's heels tenacious as all get out. When I returned to my tent at over 12,000 feet by the lake that afternoon, I realized that the summit, the lakeside cairn I built for you, the snow message I wrote (photo forthcoming) and my tent were all in a line - not perfect vector, but darn close. Not until I went for an evening stroll in the tundra, did I notice that the nearly full rising moon was along the same line/path. In my mind, none of this is a coincidence.... Holding you close in my heart and thoughts.