Chemo - Day Two

Today started at 1. Compared to the marathon yesterday, today seemed like a breeze. Joe is being so positive it is amazing. You can see his attitude affect those around him. Everyone, in the room gravitates to him and wants to talk to him. It is really incredible. Today we had two older women in the room with us. One with lung cancer, the other with breast/ and ovarian cancer (a battle she has been fighting for over a year), talked to Joe and shared their experience and told him that was incredibly good looking and he will be fine . I really want to bring a video camera in there to tape all the amazing people that walk through Dana Farber floor ten.

Today, Joe had his first visitor, Kara Walsh, which was great to have someone come chat (thank you for stopping by!). Also, around 4 we got a little surprise. People are always stopping by. This afternoon when we first arrived Joe met with a dietitian. She praised him on his eating habits (just what he needs someone to tell him he is amazing!!!) and talked to him about his diet throughout this process. Around 4, a volunteer stopped by and introduced herself to Joe and asked him if he wanted four tickets to the Bruin's game tonight. Ok we were happy with tickets but these were first row premium tickets (value of 170$). I turned to him after getting the tickets with my hands up in the air going Yay Cancer! It was as if the man above planned it. Joe finished his chemo aroun 6 15. Ruley met us at the hospital and we hopped into the car and made it to them game on time. It was an amazing treat that someone gave to Joe to help him have fun through this process. The person who donated those tickets is an amazing individual. It made things seem normal. We were at the Bruins game tonight watching Lucic fight, and Chara score, and not focusing on having to be at the hospital the next morning. It again made me realize that a little gesture goes a long way. Donating tickets, giving time, giving blood, are things that make a big difference. This whole process (and it has only been two days), has made me realize that while there is a lot of bad in this world, there are also a lot of wonderful people and I want to become a better person who gives back and makes a difference.