Birthday Month: The Final Stretch

Brain cancer is...

 ...entering the final week of Birthday Month.

Thank goodness.  We didn't realize how much stamina a month of celebrating would take!  Above, Beowulf and Darrell honor Birthday Month Celebration Day 24 with roast beef.

Andi spent time today with CSUF's Clinical Coaches; what a treat! Every time I go to work, I feel optimistic about the future of education.

Then the three humans celebrated Day 24 with Crabfest at Red Lobster before we said goodbye to Alex.  What a joy to have Alex and Tiana so close!

Welcome to the weekend, Team D. 

 News on Senator John McCain

On July 19, 2017, we--with the rest of the country--were saddened by news that Senator John McCain was diagnosed with GBM.  (Click here for that post.) We've been attempting to follow his treatment and health, but information has been hard to come by.  We are so very sad to learn today that Senator McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for his cancer.  (Here's the USA Today report of it.)  Apparently his GBM has been progressing.

We aren't saddened by his decision; we all need to make our own decisions.  We are saddened by the necessity of the choice.  GBM is a monster.  Our hearts, now more than ever, go out to the senator, his family, and our nation.

It's a powerful reminder to us to never take a day for granted.