Here is a view from Vince's hospital window. I could see the ocean on the first day..it was so clear! The fog rolled in today, but it was a nice change. Vince slept pretty good last night other than waking up every hour to go to the bathroom. The more he goes, the better it is for his body...helps prevent some of the side effects by flushing out the chemicals. Grandma Charlotte (Jim's mom) came to visit today for quite awhile, which was so great for me, since I am the only one here with him now. We had some good laughs when she went downstairs to have a cigarette and got lost coming back to the room (which is like a maze) and some nurse escorted her back to me...which was great, since I was waiting in the hall looking for her because I had a feeling she was lost since she didn't come back in a timely manner! We hugged like she was gone forever! LOL!

Bernadette has to work, so she can't be here for the last few days, other than a few hours at night. Here is a photo of how we spend our time...that's Jim, Bernadette and Veronica on the computers and of course we each have own! I love to have my computer here at the hospital because I can email everyone on the spot...check my Facebook, listen to sermons, watch DVD's, play Bubble Town with my Facebook friends (you know who you are:) Vince has been playing it, too...keeps his mind occupied when he's awake and he doesn't really have to think about his circumstances. He is getting extremely anxious to get out of here. Originally we thought he would leave on Monday, but now it will be Tuesday. He is asking if they can speed it up, but it could make him feel a little more sick, so that probably won't be an option. He is just trying to find every possible way to get out of here. The smell of the medical tape, the bathroom, the sheets, and looking at the tower of chemo bags hanging just make him queasy! The chemical taste in his mouth is horrible and just laying in bed so much really sucks! I try to get him to walk the halls a few times a day, but he is not too excited about that, but does it anyway just to shut me up:) He threw up three times today, but always feels better instantly and then eats his lunch or dinner...good job Vince! He does still feel like eating which is awesome! He has had enchiladas, mashed potatoes, hamburgers, raisin bran, strawberries, ice cream...whatever he wants! The following poem was sent to me by a wonderful friend and prayer warrior..it's really beautiful:) Thank you, Rosa!

Never Unsaid by Valerie Capasso A son like you, I thought could never be. Because the day you were born, I just knew, God sent me a blessing- and that was you. For this I thank Him everyday, You are the true definition of a son, in every way. It is because of you that my life has meaning, Becoming a mom has shown me a new sense of being. I want you to know that you were the purpose of my life, Out of everything I did- it was you that I did right. Always remember that I know how much you care, I can tell by the relationship that we share. For a son like you there could be no other, And whether we are together or apart, Please do not ever forget- You will always have a piece of my heart.

1 John 5:4
Everyone who is a child of God has the power to win
against the world. It is our faith that wins the victory
against the world.