It has been two and a half years since Luiz was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. In general his numbers are nearly what they were at the beginning of this “watch and wait” (wait and worry) period of the disease. There are some patients who remain in this stable period for nearly a decade before having to address a more aggressive stage. We continue to believe that to be the case for Luiz.
If a positive attitude and joy in your heart has anything to do with maintaining good health then Luiz is likely to outlive us all. He truly is an inspiration to others and brings a smile or a laugh to everyone he comes in contact with. Heck, even the house plants love him! Lucky me. Lucky us, to have Luiz in our lives. Hang in there sweetheart. We love you.
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Congrats to Luiz and congrats to the two of you!! Was Luiz's health one of the reasons you two came to Brazil?
Actually, Rachel, we were caught completely off guard. We had been planning our move for five years. Then a couple of months prior to our departure (plane tickets bought, apartment surrendered, employment about to end...) we got the news. I worked furiously to get all the tests we could get via our terrific health insurance to set a baseline for Luiz.
Since then we have experienced EXCELLENT and totally FREE care from the Cancer Institute.
There may be problems in the future if treatments available in the US are not yet approved here. But that is for another day.
Thank you for your kind wishes.
Right on-- so glad to hear, guys. Keep the updates coming.
oops-- the above "right on" is from me -- Alex. Beaming love your way always.
Good to see this and a sweet update. More power to Luiz!
Jim and Luiz,,I am thrilled to hear Luiz is doing so well,,it stirs my heart so deliciously!!
Please do keep in touch,,
Big Smoocehes to you Two dear Men..
With Peace,Light and Love,, Miss Phae
Thank you everyone.
Big hearts.
j & L
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