April 14, 2009: Well it's back to work --- at least for the time from home!!!! While I am still sporting a bit of a black eye and the hair is in pretty bad shape, at least I can wear a hat and sunglasses and get away with not attracting too much unwanted attention. We just met with both the Neuro-Chemotherapist and the Radiologist last evening to establish our Chemo/Radiology plan - Chemotherapy will be every day with radiology 5 days a week for the next six weeks (starting this Thursday) then off for a couple of weeks while they evaluate the progress through another MRI. Wow - you would not believe the financial commitment expected to complete this phase of treatment! I am very grateful for the excellent medical care and medical insurance here in SLC. We can hardly believe how attentive the physicians have been and how the new Intermountain Medical Center seems so completely ready to attack this thing "head-on". Hopefully the real estate market will turn around sometime soon --- but - for now it doesn't matter --- "they" won't even let me drive due to potential liability issues - kind of silly if you ask me. In the meantime, I will pick up my twice per week teaching schedule (Selling: The Profession - Marketing 1480) at SLCC again on Thursday early morning. We just sent our daughter and her two kids back home to Washington DC today and our son's family returned on Sunday so hopefully we can get our home quiet for some recovery time. We have not even been able to enjoy having Terri's family stop in --- just too much going on and they have been so respectful of letting us take a bit of time to retreat. Your messages are very gratefully received and as one reminded us we will "figure it out". Keep us in your prayers --- we will do everything we can to stay on the mend. Keep posted for future developments. Oh - just a quick note to let you know that Terri's birthday is on April 16!!!! We love you all.
The Two-Morrows
I was wondering how the real estate market was doing there. The parable of the real estate agent has always stuck with me. Happy early birthday Sister Morrow.
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We love you both, let us know if there is anything we can do for you...we can bring you Cafe Rio one day!!
ReplyDeleteI like the new post Dad! Especially the choice of hat in the picture...a cool girl must have picked that out for you! Don't work too hard!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Stansbury Park....This is your long lost stepsister "Jamie"...been keeping tabs on your progress through my mom but this blog was a great idea!!! I am glad to hear that you are going to try to stay "germ free" as much as possible. Darryl and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for your strength and inspiration......the Lord does truly work in mysterious ways...I see that you are VERY loved and that you have many friends and no matter what you need someone will be there for you....If I can help you in any way.... with a listing in Tooele or WHATEVER........please let me know... since you will be kinda cooped up in your house. I hope the chemo and radiation are kind to you :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I like the hat too!! TTYL Love, Jamie
President and Sistor Morrow,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates. This whole deal was a little unexpected, huh? Last I heard you were running for office, and then this.
I'm glad to see that you're doing okay and of course you are in our thoughts and prayers. My wife is so good with all this blogging stuff, she added your blog right away and we'll be following every update you post. It's great to have things like this to keep in touch and updated. We hope all goes well and again want to pass along our love and prayers!
-Chris, Andrea, Grant and Michael Hale
Wow...that was a pathetic typo on my part. Sorry SistEr Morrow!
ReplyDeletePresident and Sister Morrow,
ReplyDeleteIt's Melissa Mitchell, formerly known as Sister Bengtzen. Thank you so much for updating the blog so we can know how you both are doing. My husbands name is Nic and we were married in the Timpanogas Temple on Sept. 6th.
You will be in our prayers and thank you for your example and lessons that you taught me.
President,
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us up to date with your progress. You were such an inspiration to me as a missionary and will continue to be an inspiration through this process. I am amazed that you are still working. Nothing holds you back. We are praying for you and for Sister Morrow.
-Tim, Jennifer, and Kyle Ray
P.S. If you ever get bored here is our blog address. www.timandjennifer.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteDear President and Sister Morrow,
ReplyDeleteWe love you both so much and you are in our thoughts and prayers! Wow, you are back to work already? You are looking great President Morrow! Happy Birthday to you, Sister Morrow!! :)
Love,
Richard and Haunani (Sister Wong)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll be following your blog.
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Why am I not surprised that you are back to work and going strong (as strong as possible)? You are an inspiration to all and daily in our thoughts and prayers. I'll have to send Gregg up one day and take Terri out for a girls day out!! We love you guys and are waiting for the day we can have dinner together at La Puente.
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Sue
Hope all goes well and you recover without too much pain. Love you both.
ReplyDeleteRichard, Erin, Angel Ben and Eraleigh Lafleur
I’m so happy and relieved to see you back on your feet. When I found out I was shocked. I told my self “it’s going to be alright, it’s Superman, what could happen to him” Just wanted to say that We Love you and you’re always in our prayer’s.
ReplyDeletePresident and Sister Morrow,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that this is something that you have to deal with. Cancer always comes as a shock. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I want you both to know that you two have always been an inspiration to me.
Love ya Tonz!!
Sis. Cox (aka Sara)
Dear President and Sister Morrow,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a while now. I am sorry to hear of the trying circumstances you are in at this time. I do know that you are a naturally positive person and are going to do fine. Keep your heads held high and remember you are in our prays and probably in the prays of many more, due to the impression you have left on their lives. I must take this time to thank you for your example in my life. I loved spending time with you. (Even if i was a difficult missionary.) I know that recovery is all in the attitude your carry with you each day. I am currently working as an addictions counselor and i have seen over and over, those who successfully recover from illnesses are those who know that they will. I know you are being watched over everyday. I miss you both dearly and miss New York everyday. I try to go back at least once a year. I still am in close contact with several families i worked with. I now have a family of my own. Two little boys, 3 and 2 years old.
Anyway, I love you both. Keep your head up. LOVE,
Tyler G. Woods
719.274.9860
Jeff -
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the few people I know who could face such a devastating diagnosis and treatment plan with such courage, humor, positive attitude and faith. Your smile in those pictures, and Terri's, too are an inspiration to me. Of course, we cannot know the details of our future, only the big picture. I am glad you had a chance to inspire all those wonderful missionaries before your sickness (you would probably have had to wait once they heard of this). Jeff and Terri, please know that Melanie and I are praying for you! - Mike Anderson
I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!
ReplyDeletePresident, I am a survivor of a brain tumor, and can tell you that there is hope! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH...
Sister Jen West (Jen Layton)
www.crazyfunlaytons.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Terry from the Irwins!
ReplyDeleteYour attitude is inspiring, President! I have faith in your ability to go through this trial. I added your blog to my blog reader so I can find out how you're doing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Sister Morrow!
Love and Prayers, ♥ Hna Bowns (now Pinnegar)
P.S. I could never remember how many 'r's were in 'tomorrow' until you were my mission president.
Happy Be-lated Birthday Terry! If you guys need anything please let Dave or myself know.
ReplyDeleteFrancine Morrow
Sorry we did not remember the birthday, Terri. I should remember everyone's you'd think. We hope you did get some time to yourself, even though you have been so busy helping your good husband. We love you both and continue in our prayers. Love Bonnie and Dennie
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