Wednesday, September 15th was another day of chemo. The last? We don't know. At this time there aren't any more rounds scheduled. We took a "last chemo" picture just in case. Bobby wore his BSU hat for the occasion.He has an appointment with the Radiation Oncologist on September 30th. So, we're back to waiting to see what comes next.
Dr. Eisenberg stopped by for a quick check in. Bobby's right arm has become somewhat locked because of the blood clots or whatever is going on there. He isn't able to straighten it completely. Dr. Eisenberg was a bit surprised by that new development and has referred him to a hand surgeon. He has an appointment Tuesday.
Later that day we went for a hike in the foothills above the apartment complex that we're staying in. Great views. Came across a gentleman living in a tent. He said he's been living there for 4 or 5 years. He looked like he'd just stepped out the front door of any home in America. Had on his slippers, said he was getting ready to watch a game. Offered to make us a drink. It seems he was living there by choice but we didn't ask. He asked us to carry out a bag of trash for him and to come visit again soon. It was an interesting hike.
Friday we headed to Tennessee Beach for a hike. The waves were amazing. There is a long stretch of beach, then a rock formation that juts out, then beach. So, to get around that rock formation we had to time it just right. No problem. We made it to the other side without incident excep
t that running in wet sand is kinda like running in place...not a lot of forward motion. We found a rock to sit on and watched the waves until it started getting dark. Racing the waves to go back around the rock formation ended up being a little wetter for David and me. Bobby and Caroline made it just fine but David and I got caught and had to hold on to the rock as the water came waist high. It was a little scary (maybe only to me) as the waves went back out and pulled on us but we survived and made it to the other side with everything we came with and a little more with the sand and rocks and water in our clothes and shoes. Sunday was Friend Day at Valley Baptist Church. It was also our last Sunday there. Bobby and Caroline joined us and seemed to enjoy the service. The pastor was very kind and stopped to meet Bobby and let him know that he had been praying for him. We'll miss Valley Baptist. It was our church home while away from home.
Monday we headed out for a hike in China Camp State Park. We ended up hiking around 7 1/2 miles by the time we made it back to the car. It was great weather and we saw a variety of wildlife including wild turkeys, tiny little lizards, a deer, and a bushy tailed gray squirrel. 
Our time in California is quickly coming to an end. We will be moving home in the next few days. It's hard to leave Bobby. None of us are sure what happens next, so we wait. We'll continue to pray for wisdom and guidance and God's grace and mercy. The time that we've been able to be here with Bobby has been an amazing blessing. What happens next will be a blessing as well. We know God is in control and in Him we put our trust.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths". Proverbs 3:5-6
