Keith

About Keith

When my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago, we knew we had a rough journey ahead of us. He’s gone through multiple rounds of chemo, hormone therapy, too many surgeries to count, radiation, and now immunotherapy, The hardest part has been watching him lose his energy and the ability to do so many of the things he’s always loved doing. When I quit my job in the city and moved back home to take care of my dad full time a few months ago, I thought maybe I could do the grocery shopping, clear the driveway when it snowed, take care of the dishes, etc… But I’ve been surprised to find out that the thing he appreciates the most is just me sitting on the couch with him and watching a TV show, or going with him on a drive through the mountains and him telling stories of his grand adventures of hiking and camping he’s loved doing his whole life. Of course I don’t love the fact that my dad is suffering from cancer. But the time I’ve gotten to spend with him as a result of being a caregiver, I wouldn’t trade for the world.

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