A Quiet Birthday

Wednesday night we watched a DVD of Aaron and Sam's basketball games. Beth was happy to finally reconcile our bank statements with Quicken then too.
I was able to play tennis yesterday morning. When I came home, I was concerned when I saw Linda's car in the driveway. She had just brought Curt a couple birthday balloons! Beth showed me some things on Quicken. Curt appreciated phone calls and cards from brothers, grandkids and friends (including Meryl Simpson from England) that he received for his birthday. Reistads brought over some stroganoff, salad and rolls for supper (and a beautiful hanging plant for Curt). Curt did not want to try to eat anything (like ice cream) because of the pain in his mouth. We listened to some of the OSU-WSU basketball game (we won), opened a few presents, and visited. We reminisced about the 40 years we have spent holidays, camped together, etc. Their 2 boys are about the same ages as our 2 girls.
This morning our minister, Jim Fellers, came by to visit and talk a little about a memorial service. Our associate minister, Courtney, is coming on Monday morning to talk more about this. Curt would also like to involve Steve Sprecher. We received the forms from our Long Term Care Insurance via Fed Ex today, and I filled them out and gave them to Linda to take back to Hospice. They need to fill out information too. Our cleaning lady brought a helper today. Beth just ran to the store. Curt threw up his usual one or two times early this morning, but threw up what looked like his food right before I was going to give him his second feeding. Linda arrived shortly after and said to wait 4 hours before feeding him again. I also rubbed on some more anti-nausea medicine. His left eye is getting more "matter" in it. Linda said she noticed some swelling on that side of his face (same side as the tumor). We both noticed some slight deterioration (sleeping more, etc.). They are still not sure if it will be a continual decline, or something sudden could happen. I contacted the man about the rental house in Seaside during Spring Break. He is going to advertise it again, but check with us before actually renting it if he gets an offer. Linda brought a foam wedge for Curt to use in bed. Maybe it will help to hold things down. She also brought a chair for the shower. Mary Beth (the Hospice bathing aid) called and said she could help Curt with his shower this evening, rather than this afternoon. Curt said he would like that. The Jones are bringing some Bento food to Beth and I for supper tonight.
Angie's family is coming tomorrow afternoon. Beth will return to Portland with them Sunday evening and fly back to Chicago on Monday. My brother and his wife will arrive on Wednesday. The Huffords are going to bring them here. Angie, Maddie and Vega will be here for a long weekend the next week too (the girls do not have school on Thursday and Friday). I would like to play tennis at 9:30 on Tuesday morning and go walking on Wednesday morning between 9 and 9:30. Is there anyone who would like to sit with Curt during those times? He will probably be sleeping.
Thanks again for all your support (we can't say it enough).