Reston: December 7th

            Since the last post in August, Cindy has been treated with immunotherapy every three weeks and, although the cancer seemed to abate at first, the Keytruda has not been effective.  Consequently, we have decided to end the treatment and she has entered home hospice care this week.  A nurse comes several times a week and the objective is to keep her comfortable and reasonably active.  

            We hosted Dana and Lisa and their families for Thanksgiving (we weren't sure the house would sleep nine but the guests were very adaptable).  We think this is the first Thanksgiving together in about twenty years, so it was special.  The barbecued/rotisseried/smoked turkey turned out well, perhaps making up for a disappointing roast beef earlier in the week.  

            There were some walks around Reston and a nice excursion to Great Falls.  It was wonderful to have the family together.