Two Lucky

Anniversary special

Dear Jesse, it’s almost 11pm now and I can’t get to bed. My mind is full of you and it is like a fever. 15 months ago we met today at cafe French Roast in New York. Every month this time I think back to the day we met and consider how far we’ve come, both as individuals, and as a couple.

15 months is not a long time, but it feel as if we’ve been together much longer. I have come to think of us as partners. How can we not be, after all we’ve been through? I know you feel the same way. This is our fight: For our future, we must battle every day for a life together.

In the last few months we have received setback after setback. This month is a little different. We now know that the lung mets are responding to the new drug, Nexavar. If you are able to keep to this protocol, there is a high chance you will respond even better with more chemotherapy.

I know the pain is difficult to bear, but remember that this is not for the long term. We deal with the lung mets, we get them out and fight for NED. Whatever we need to do to get ourselves there, we do it. I know it is not easy for you to go through this. It has been a year of never-ending treatment. Chances are, there will be more to come. It fills me with sadness, but I am also proud that you are fighting this hard for us. You are my hero, and every day I wish I could take on some of your burden.

Let our love guide you through these times, Jesse. Draw from me the strength you need to press on. Look into the future and know that there exists for us a beautiful life together. Take my hand and walk with me. I love you too.

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