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Warren Wm Whitehouse
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I, Arnetta, have been Warren's wife since July 1, 1967. We have two wonderful children, their loving mates and four grandchildren who love him, too. Welcome to our CaringBridge site. It has been created to keep friends and family updated about our loved one.
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Thursday, May 7, 2009 11:30 AM, EDT
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This will be another short entry, but it is impregnated with much food for thought.
The news is good and bad. The MRI confirms that there is nothing sinister going on in Warren's head. The episodes of extreme confusion were evidently a result of a build up of the narcotic, Oxycodone, in his system.
Unfortunately, the CT scan shows that the chemo has
not had any noticeable effect on the cancer. Dr. Doyle told me that there is one area in the lungs that looks like it may have even gotten worse. Other than that, the other areas look "stable".
We are wondering if "stable" is good or bad. Is "stability" worth the torture of chemo? Is it time for Hospice as Dr. Doyle suggests? Warren and I have a lot to digest, sort out, and talk about. Warren is not talkative right now, however, so maybe writing is better than sitting in silence. I really believe we are still in shock. A LOT has happened in just under two months time!
Sadly, for once in my life, I find that writing does not act as a magic elixer for me. And, as much as I love everyone of you out there, I can't bring myself to talk on the phone just yet. I have notified Warren's brother, Bob, and our daughter Caryn of the bad news. I have yet to call our son who would probably be asleep right now and not reading this journal. I will call him soon.
I know that all of you are anxious; I also know how Warren and I hate to be anxious, so I wanted you all to know the latest developments. Now I must come to grips with my emotions and try to sort things out. Those of you who know me well, know that needing "quiet time" is an extremely unusual requirement for me, yet that is where I now find myself. I will go pray. Please join me. I thank you with all my heart.
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