The highlight of our Texas trip came when we arrived at the car rental place to get our usual Ford Focus. When we arrived, we were told that there were absolutely no cars in the lot, and more than ten people ahead of us already waiting for their car.
We weren't in a huge rush, so we waited patiently and made small talk with the employees. (There were a few business men behind us in line that WERE NOT being very patient or nice.)
When it came our turn for a car, they pulled around two cars, a Ford Mustang and a Nissan. Robert laughed and told the lady working there, "there's our car babe," joking, but the employee told us to enjoy it!! Robert loved it and is now talking about getting one "someday."
AND THEN CAME SOME NOT SO GREAT NEWS:
The scans came back showing little to no response to the treatment this month. Although there wasn't progression, Dr Janku doesn't feel like it is the best treatment option that will get him to a transplant.
So, what does that mean?!
Time to start over with a new clinical trial. This next one will be given intravenously instead of orally and it will be a 3 hour infusion WEEKLY, meaning that Robert will become a frequent flyer. The good news, is that it is completely funded by the pharmaceutical company, including travel reimbursement.
When I look back, I think God gave us an opportunity to have a carefree day, with the top down and sun on our faces. We drove around town and went out to dinner at Los CuCu's Mexican Cantina. It was a great day together and I don't think Robert's smile could have gotten any bigger.
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