Just when we thought there was forward movement theres a set back.  Ive had to take Keith back to the hospital twice in the last week for severe infections.  He is in a lot of pain and not resting comfortably at all. He's barely eating anything either.  Please keep him in your thoughts and hope with us that he gets through this soon.  Steve.

Hi Everyone.  I brought Keith home from the hospital last week.  He's had two surgeries.  Some chemotherapy but no radiation.  He's a still weak but he's happy to be home.  I saw him on his computer early today.  I ddon't know what he was doing but he was onlyi on for a short time.  Maybe soon he'll write something here.  I hope so because i know he'll want to talk about all he's gone through.  When he got home I asked him if there was anything he wanted to do and he said:  "Live until at Christmas."  I asked him what he meant and he only said he wanted to set short goals for now.  AFterChristmas all he wants is to see his iris in the garden next spring.  I think those are attainable goals right now.  The future will always be there for him I think.  Taking little steps to get there is ok.  Steve.

Keith is making some progress but it sometimes seems its always followed by a setback.  He's not worse which is what matters most.  I've learned a lot about my brother just reading some of his entries in the past.  I've also read a little about some of the people who read his blog and some of the blogs they write.  I've said some names of people to him I've come across.  I know anyone who reads his blog all the time will like knowing that he smiles when I say the names to him.  I've always known my brother is gay.  I wish I had gotten to know all the different sides of him that I've seen in his writings.  If all continues to go well I may get that chance.  Thats something I'm looking forward to.  Steve.

Hey.  I'm Keith's brother Steve.  I wish I could give good news but Keith is not responding to treatments as well as hoped.  We're all trying to remain optimistic but his doctors have said he should be prepared just in case.  Keith asked to have a lawyer come in and help him with a last will.  Thats been done and he seems more at ease about a lot of things. I can't say that theres no hope but I think we're all thinking that a miracle is whats needed.  Keith sleeps a lot.  He's not shown any interest in his computer or the internet.  He still tries to watch Family Guy on tv when he can stay awake.  It always brings a smile to his face.  Laughter is a pretty good medicine I guess.

Hey.  I'm one of Keith's brothers.  He won't be writing for a while as his cancer has spread and he's too sick.  We're all hoping and praying he'll be better soon.  I wanted to do this sooner but Keith had some problems remembering the password so I could get in.  Steve.