One is the loneliest

Bolder leads Christmas Carols at the annual Lefebvre party - with son Colby and Susi's daughter Jordan

Poor Boldie. On top of dealing with prostate cancer, the guy had to have a testicle removed last week.  It's been infected since his original cancer surgery back in August. Last week's surgery took an hour (not much effort to getting rid of one of those buggers compared to my 5 hour hysterectomy). He was supposed to be in recovery an hour.

Cindo said he was singing, "One is the Loneliest Number" in the recovery room. Bolder is always a nurse-pleaser. But the guy doesn't do surgery well...and his blood pressure and oxygen didn't regulate for several hours. They were stuck at the hospital much longer than anticipated. Poor Cindo said her BP shot up during the event as well...she said she snapped when she got home. (Updated good news - no sign of cancer in the pathology report of the removed body part).

I know it's a tough deal for a guy to lose "one of the boys". So I had to relate a story about my pal Sal, who dated a kid in college who was one short. He'd lost a testicle to childhood cancer. John, the guy Sally dated, was one of the sexiest guys I've ever met. I think Sal should have stuck with that guy. Cutie!

But still - the whole thing sucks. Bolder has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He's scheduled for radiation therapy next. So the hits keep on coming!
Paul and I tried to think of anything we could do from afar (they live in Vail, Colorado) to perk the two of them up - so they know we're thinking of them. Knowing they both have good funny bones, we picked up some Nuckin' Futs Hot Sauce when we shopped at Bass Pro Shop recently. The name was just too clever.

And when you get down to it - you gotta laugh. We sent Cindy got a jigsaw puzzle - very therapeutic.

So here's my pitch. If you read this blog, think about picking up a funny card for them - just to let them know you care. Boldie is a big old softie - and he'll get all teary-eyed just knowing people he doesn't even know, care enough to send a card.

Don't make it sappy! That would put him over the edge...

Bolder (Brian) & Cindy Lefebvre (it's pronounced Lafave in case you're wondering)
PO Box 515
Vail, CO 81658

Thanks for all your support. And I'm sorry about all those chain emails I broke...since I'm asking you to do this...