Happy Birthday Ellie!!!!!!

Today is my niece's 5th birthday. 

Look at that face!!  Isn't she adorable!?!!! 

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!! 

I love you and cannot wait to see you!!

 

I feel ok today.  I've been able to eat and keep everything down.  That's a plus.

Work was great.  I've graduated to my own desk.  :)  I even worked alone with only a few mistakes.  I hope that continues.  This type of medical billing is completely different than what I am used to.  I love it though!!

The weather cooled off just a bit.  It makes it easier on my breathing. But I sure wish Mother Nature was more consistent!!!!!

I'm off to bed.  I love y'all!!!!

 

Congrats to Beth, Rich, and Drew!!! They have a new member of the family.  Welcome Baby Lauren Faye!!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan, Ms Bobby (she had a second biopsy, and has not started any treatment yet.), Ms Pammy, Lenore, and Trish in your prayers. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Prayers for Ms Cathie and Mr Don.

*** Prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

 

If this is your first time reading my journal, PLEASE go back to my first entry on 11-15-06 to read about the title MEET ME AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE!! Thanks!

Tomorrow Will Be A Better Day

Not feeling great today.  Even a toasted bagel couldn't settle my tummy.  Thank goodness for Phenerghan.  My sister thinks it is psychological. Hmmmmm....perhaps.

I'm watching American Idol.  Sanjaya made it another week. Seriously, what is going on??

I need to lay down.  I love y'all.

 

Congrats to Beth, Rich, and Drew!!! They have a new member of the family.  Baby Lauren Faye was born at 10:04 am today!!!!!!!!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan, Ms Bobby (she had a second biopsy, and has not started any treatment yet.), Ms Pammy, Lenore, and Trish in your prayers. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Prayers for Ms Cathie and Mr Don.

*** Prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

 

If this is your first time reading my journal, PLEASE go back to my first entry on 11-15-06 to read about the title MEET ME AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE!! Thanks!

 

Unexpected Change

There's no easy way to say it.  I'm not flying home tomorrow. My co worker that is training me, had a death in the family.  Tragic death, actually.  She's taking a leave of absence. So, the owner of the company and my office manager have asked that I work until she returns. 

I hate to be even a little selfish....but I am sad.  Of course, I am more sad for my co worker who has lost a brother unexpectedly.

Please count your blessings!! You never know when God is going to give out angel wings!!

I love y'all very much.

 

Congrats to Beth, Rich, and Drew!!! They have a new member of the family.  Baby Lauren Faye was born at 10:04 am today!!!!!!!!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan, Ms Bobby (she had a second biopsy, and has not started any treatment yet.), Ms Pammy, Lenore, and Trish in your prayers. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Prayers for Ms Cathie andMr Don.

*** Prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

 

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Statements for the day...

** Wal Mart Pharmacy sucks.

** It was 86 degrees today.

** My mother makes the best Phillipino egg rolls EVER!!

** There is always room for dessert.

** I am absolutely EXHAUSTED and feel yucky.

** I am ALWAYS grateful for another day!!!!!!!

I love y'all!! Good night!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastomacells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she had a second biopsy, and has not started any treatment yet.), Ms Pammy, and Trish in your prayers. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Prayers for Tom and his family.

*** Prayers for Ms Cathie andMr Don.

*** Prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

*** A Very Special Congrats to FC for getting the job!!  I'm proud of you!!

 

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"It's Gettin' Hot In Here....

Those words sound familiar.  A song perhaps. Ha! ha! ha!

It's somewhere in the 80's here, and oh my goodness, it slipped my mind how the heat and I get along.  Not so good after a blood draw and running errands!!!!!  I'm shaky, my tummy is unhappy, I'm not breathing well, and Pedialyte is on the menu.  Yahoooooooooo!

My brother in law's parents are coming here to visit.  In fact, they should be here any moment.  Speaking of my brother in law, he's being promoted to  Lieutenant Colonel.  Yesterday, there was a "cocktail party", (that's sarcasm if you didn't know) at the Ritz Carolton, in DC for all those that are up for promotion. I heard it was fabulous.  Barb attended, so did my aunt and uncle.  But me, I'm still here in South Carolina. However in four days, I will be in DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ohhh this isn't about me. I forgot. SORRY!!  :)

My brother in law, David is awesome for more reasons than I can count. Congratulations Dave!!  YOU ROCK!!  :)

I had yet another perfect moment yesterday.  The evening was beautiful.  I sat on the back porch with Mom and Dad and Cassie (my doggie) listening to the birds, watching the sun set, and just enjoying the time with my parents.  Life is amazingly good!!!!!!!

Before I say good night, I want you to read something my sister forwarded to me.  If you notice, I always ask for prayers for Nathan,  He's the son of my sister's friend...and he has Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.  He is the constant reminder to me, that our cancer does not and should not define us.

I love y'all very much.  Please keep reading below....

In February, Nathan was nominated for The Young Heroes Award, and won.  Rachel sent some pictures and the story thatwas written in the newspaper covering the event.

We all fight battles in our lives, for me, this story was a reminder that I should fight believing I'm going to win, and while I'm fighting take time to be joyful in every event that will bring me to my victory.

Get out your tissues. 

I love you all,

Pamela

                         

                           Bug Spray, Banquets and Blessings

                                  By Jenna Leitnaker

The first time I met him, all I saw initially was one blinking brown eye. Our doorbell rang and through the tempered glass I saw a small person peering inside. Mildly irritated, but a little curious, I opened the door to find him standing there expectantly. "Hello, I'm Nathan. Do you think you could come out and play?" Looking down at my sock feet he suggested, "You might want to put shoes on." Without waiting for a response, he darted off around the corner of the house, leaving me no choice but to hop after him, tying my shoes and smiling in spite of myself.

He got sick the summer we met. When he lost his hair it was still warm outside. We slathered bug spray on in the evenings and he would remind me, "Don't forget my head!" I should confess that I'm not one of "those people" who areenviablygraceful and empathic in the face of illness. If I am unwittingly insensitive, he finds it funnier than he does offensive, and corrects me just as he would my mispronunciation of a paleontology term. We collect rocks, sword fight with sticks, discuss our favorite dinosaurs, and laugh at the silliness of our mothers. We eat cookie dough, jump in leaf piles, throw snowballs, and when we read he curls in the crook of my arm and whispers along with the books he knows by heart.

In February, Nathan was nominated for a Young Heroes award and he asked me to be his date. In the back seat of the family minivan I confessed I was glad his parents were driving, not being a very good driver myself. He commiserated, "Yeah, me neither! My feet don't even reach the pedals. Maybe when I'm five though." When he stoically shook the hand of a four star general after receiving a medal for his continuing courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable illness, I was proud to know him.

On the ride home, we shivered under my coat until the car warmed up debating whose hands and nose were colder. He asked, "Jenna, did you know you're my best friend?" When I said "Nathan, you're mine too," I meant it. As we pulled into my driveway he gave me a carnation, and his little lips collided with my cheek in an exaggerated kissing sound. Stamping my feet in the entryway I watched the van pull away and I thought about the unpredictable nature of love. It is real and unbelievably resilient, it is humorous and also heartbreaking, and for me, it arrived on my front porch peering persistently through my window in the form of a four year old named Nathan.

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastomacells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she had a second biopsy, and has not started any treatment yet.), Ms Pammy, and Trish in your prayers. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Prayers for Tom and his family.

*** Prayers for Ms Cathie andMr Don.

*** Prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

*** A Very Special Congrats to FC for getting the job!!  I'm proud of you!!

 

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This Journey

There are times I can't help but wonder why I am still here.  There are even times I feel guilty, (as odd as that sounds) because I've seen others who are fighting this battle, die. It brings a very sad and scary reality. I realize I have no control over what the big picture is for me, or anyone else.  That alone, makes me more grateful for each waking moment I have.

One of my co workers is an Ovarian Cancer survivor.  The conversation came up at lunch after I asked her where she had worked previously.  She is just beginning to "put her life back together".  I didn't mention my cancer to her at that moment.  However, later when she was alone in her office I told her. Her faced showed shock...but minutes later we were comparing the scars across our tummies and chemotherapy stories. It may seem weird to you. I promise you though, it was a comfort to both her and I.  Just to know someone near can relate!

The Girl Scouts had a 95th Birthday Bash yesterday.  Who would have guessed that many girl scouts could fit into an auditorium?!!  In honor of celebrating birthdays, all the troops teamed up with Meals On Wheels and decorated small bags and filled them with special gifts.  The gifts will be given, with a piece of cake to any participant of Meals On Wheels to let them know how special they are!!

The girls also participated in a SWAP exchange. You can see the SWAPS if you look above at the pictures!  This way I don't have to explain so much as to what they are!! (Pins that are beaded and crafted and decorated). The SWAPS are traded among the different troops and then pinned to the girls hats.  They trade and collect them every year!

I'm exhausted.  I'm going to try to stay awake thru American Idol...but I'm thinking it isn't going to happen!!

I love y'all.  Thank you for continuing to take this journey with me.

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastomacells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation at the end of the month.), Ms Pammy, and Trish. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Prayers for Tom and his family.

*** Prayers for Ms Cathie and Mr Don.

*** Prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

*** A Very Special Congrats to FC for getting the job!!  I'm proud of you!!

 

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Expectations, Attitude, & Other Facts For The Day

I worked for a chiropractor years ago.  He was inspirational and could handle all situations with ease.  He taught me much about attitude and living life. Many of his words of wisdom have stayed with me. Most of his lessons have too. Who would have thought that one of the most meaningful, would apply to my life years later. He would frequently say...it is a doctor's responsibility to diagnose from the facts..it doesn't  mean we should "meet the expectations".  I was reminded of those words tonight.

More than two years ago, a doctor told me I had about eight months to live.  Thank God I didn't meet his expectations!! 

I can promise you, attitude is at least half the battle!!

Now, other facts for the day:

* Brandy the day after...not good.  :) (Notice, no journal entry yesterday!!)

* It's safer to fall when a nurse is around.

* It's better to just hold hands!

* The Olive Garden charges $ .25 for a taste of wine...and the same amount to get rid of good customers!!

* Getting paid on a Monday is RIGHTEOUS!! 

* Hearing the owner of the company say "thanks for working for me", PRICELESS.

* You can never go wrong with chocolate cake and milk.

* Turning on a light before walking into a dark room is smarter than the consequences of tripping over an 85 lb doggie.

* New gadgets don't always make life easier!

* Phone tag with your sister is better than no phone call at all.

* Laughing with family is irreplaceable.

* Being happy is contagious. :)

* Learning to tuck in before midnight and wake up before the sun, not so bad! 

 

I love y'all.  Thank you so much for coming here!!!!!!!!!!

Goodnight.

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation at the end of the month.) Ms Pammy, Trish, and Ray Wood in your prayers. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

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What A Day! What A Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  I didn't drink any green beer tonight.  I did however have a very tall brandy slushie with a straw, courtesy of Julie.  She's been telling me about the "concoction" for quite some time. I waited entirely too long to try one.  I won't wait so long for an invitation for another!!!!!!! YUMMY.

I had Girl Scouts from 2 pm to 5pm today.  The girls were earning GIRLSPORTS badges.  If you flip through the pictures above you'll see some of our activities.   I love the pictures of victory...arms in the air, the pure look of joy! I have to admit though, the pictures of the girls working together are heart warming too!!  The Girl Scouts ROCK!!!!!!!!

Now, you don't have to sit and wonder about supper this evening...of course I was with Felkoff and Friedman!!  I should have NEVER written about them!  They played nicely!!  I told them, that wasn't allowed!! Neither of them argued for "ownership" of the check.  What was that about?!!   

I mentioned my brandy slushie...but didn't tell you about the Uno game or the helmet and short bus.  Hmmmmm....I just can't.  How about I just say  I had a fabulous time at Julie and John's?!!!!!

The house smells deliciously of chocolate.  It's going to be a very important day here tomorrow, and Mom and Dad have been baking.  John is coming over for lunch, by request of Uncle Gravy.  Oh if you only knew my Uncle Gravy!!!!!!!  This is going to be off the charts for amusement, no doubt!

What a FABULOUS day!!!!

Off to bed....I love y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation at the end of the month.) and Ms Pammy, and Trish in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

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Friedman & Felkoff

I'm not convinced they even remember each other's first names.  For as long as I can remember, they have been Friedman & Felkoff.  They = my father and my Uncle Gravy.  Uncle Harvey actually. (I'll tell the Uncle Gravy story another time. :)

Uncle Gravy and Aunt Gloria are here visiting from Philadelphia.  We went out for supper this evening after I came home from work (I love that sentence...came home from work!!!  YEAH!!).  As usual, when the waiter came to the table with the check, Friedman and Felkoff argued over who was going to pay the bill.  You should all know, this is something that NEVER fails...no matter where they might be.  It is hilarious!!  Of course Dad didn't know that before we even got seated Uncle Gravy told the hostess to make certain the waiter brought him the check.  After dinner, Dad went searching around the restaurant looking for our waiter, so he could pay the check. Did I mention this never fails??!!!!!!!  It's really quite entertaining!!!!!  In the end, Uncle Gravy won.  They are here until Tuesday. (I am very happy they are here visiting, if I didn't mention that!!) I'll keep you posted about who wins the battles!!

I survived my first week at work, obviously. I love it.  It feels amazing!!  There is much to be said for going to sleep at a reasonable hour and taking your meds as you are directed to!  Seems to be making life so much more enjoyable...not to mention comfortable!

I have two blood draws next week.  One with my cardiologist and of course the other, with my oncologist.  For now, I am not radiating anything. Yes, I realize this decision comes as a result of me feeling little to no pain the last two weeks. However, there is another reason too. I'm simply not going into the details, yet. : )

Before you fall asleep tonight, take the time to tell your family how much you love them. And tomorrow regardless of how hectic your life is, make the time to laugh and love and live, simply.  Don't take anything for granted!!  The time is now....

I love y'all so very much.

Goodnight.

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation at the end of the month.) and Ms Pammy, and Trish in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in May!!!!!!!

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Oooops!!!!!!!!

I was reprimanded by the office manager today.  The tattoo on my back was showing.  She was shocked and appalled.  Let me be clear, for those of you that don't know.  It IS NOT on the small of my back.  It's in between my shoulder blades.  Well, a little higher than that.  Right below my neck actually.  So, today I had a shirt on with a wide neck, that exposed the whole tattoo.  I didn't know!  It is on my back and I never see it, and most of the time I forget I have it!  I was told in no uncertain terms that tattoos cannot be exposed.  That was after she asked me how many I have.  : ) 

Other than that small "snafu", I'm really enjoying my new job, and I have to say I've settled in quite nicely.  I know it's only been three days however, I tend to have a little bit of an addictive personality.  You knew that already, right?  :)  I gave everyone the giggles this afternoon!

I feel GREAT!!!!  You'd be surprised at how discipline I've been. I'm going to bed early, still drinking lots of water during the day, taking my pain meds (ewwwwwwww that office chair I sat in on my first day, hurt me!!) and packing lunch from home! 

Life is good, because I want it to be. (CHOICES!!)  Life is good because I am blessed by my family, friends, and God.  Life is good because at this moment, I am doing what I am passionate about (writing).  Life is good because I was given another day!!!!

I love y'all and should I not see tomorrow...I'll be saving you a seat at the breakfast table!!!

Special thank you to Tony Luke.

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation at the end of the month.) and Ms Pammy in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten upbefore she arrives in June!!!!!!!

*** Please pray for Mary Nell and the healing of her back.

*** Prayers for Cassie and her family.

 

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A New Beginning

 

Good Morning!!  I'm on my way to work...YEAH!!!  I'll fill you in on my day and my weekend, when I get home!!  Wish me luck!  :)

Well, I survived an eight hour day at my new job....and with only one cup of coffee!! I even got to enter charges and do some web claims.  Everyone in the office is cross trained, and extremely helpful. It feels great to be working again!!

I have to go to bed now!!  I love y'all!!

 

 

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation at the end of the month.) and Ms Pammy in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in June!!!!!!!

*** Please pray for Mary Nell and the healing of her back.

*** Prayers for Cassie and her family.

 

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Yeah!

 

I got the job!

I got the job!

Oxygen Please!

This is going to be short.  I'm feeling "under the weather".  I stayed in bed most of the day, using my oxygen.  Fun, fun!!

My job interview is tomorrow!!  Wish me luck and say some prayers for me!

Before I climb back into bed, here are some "rules" to live by. (Pass it along...I got it in three emails today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Life is short*Break the rules* Forgive quickly* Kiss slowly* Love
truly*Laugh uncontrollably & never regret anything that made you smile.

Goodnight.  I love y'all.

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation soon.) and Ms Pammy in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in June!!!!!!!

*** Please pray for Mary Nell and the healing of her back.

*** Prayers for Cassie and her family.

 

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Quiet Day

From Instant Karma
by Barbara Ann Kipfer

• In every moment you have a choice.
• If it will brighten someone's day, say it.
• Be authentic.
• Be a friend to all living things.
• Breath deeply as you get into a comfortable sleeping position.
• Accept what comes your way without doubt and fear.
• Take a sick day when you are sick.
• Be active consciously.

 

I got that in my mail box today.  I love it.  Especially, the first one...because you know there are always choices.  You can choose to be happy.  You can choose how you are going to spend your time.  You can choose whether you are going to live life or throw in the towel!!  Enough said!!

It was beautiful today.  I spent a couple hours sitting in the back yard.  I read some, played with Cassie (my doggie), and just took in the sun and fresh air.  I am ready for Spring.

I'm feeling ok.  Very tired though.  I'm not sure if it's still the new meds or just my body fighting.  Either way, I love my sleep.  :)

I thought I'd have my permanent schedule with Talula now, but I don't.  My boss hasn't responded to why, even though I've left him two messages and sent an email.  I'm not sure what the deal is...but I told Mom I think they are hoping I quit.  Not because I'm not a "good angel".  Perhaps,  it is because I am limited in what I can do as an angel. Whatever it is, I wish he would let me know.  In the mean time, I have a job interview on Thursday. 

Anyone else watching American Idol??  I'm addicted!!!  (shamelessly admitting it!!)

I'm chilly.  I'm going to get under some blankets and tuck in.

I love y'all and I'm thrilled you keep coming back to share my life with me!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation soon.) and Ms Pammy in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in June!!!!!!!

*** Please pray for Mary Nell and the healing of her back.

*** Prayers for Cassie and her family.

 

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If I Knew Then, What I Know Now

After dinner tonight, Mom and I were talking about driving cars with stick shifts.  I asked her if she knew how to drive a stick. She told me she did, and out of curiosity I asked her if Dad taught her how.  He didn't, but he sure did try to teach me how when I got my driver's license.  Try being the keyword.

Let me tell the short story.  We take the car out and for the life of me I can't get the car to stop jerking.  I can't balance the clutch at all.  We get to the light, which is red (four way intersection) at Georgia Avenue and Norbeck Road.  Dad is hollering at me with frustration. There are a bunch of guys in the next lane laughing at me and I am so mad I'm sure smoke was coming out from my ears.  I get out of the car, slam the door,  walk around to the passenger side and tell Dad I am not driving anymore.

Reminiscing on the story, Mom and I were laughing. Dad, didn't even remember!!  He said to me, "Why would I remember something like that??"  Of course, I'm thinking...how could you ever forget that?????  To me, that was HUGE.  Like Mom said...it wasn't so funny then.  Of course now, it is hilarious!!!!!!!

It's ironic though, if I knew then what I'd be going through now...I wouldn't have even cared about that car jerking down the road and people laughing at me.  I would have been less concerned with Dad being frustrated and I probably would have laughed loudly each time the car stalled out.

It's amazing how having cancer has changed my perspective on life's adversities.  For the most part, "it" really is all "small stuff". I am happy and joyful and try to remain that way no matter what I am experiencing. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I find comfort in knowing God has some big plan for me!

"Cancer takes us through many dark valleys, but it can also push us to the top of the mountain where everything becomes crystal clear. There is nothing that can compare to the joy that is to be found in that "hilltop hour".   Kathy Cawthon

So very true...

I'm off to bed now.  I love y'all very much!

 

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation soon.) and Ms Pammy in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in June!!!!!!!

*** Please pray for Mary Nell and the healing of her back.

*** Prayers for Cassie and her family.

 

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I'm Back

I must have jinxed myself.  I had a few really bad days after my last entry.  The cancer must be catching up with me!!!  Ohhh laugh I'm just being silly.  It's just cancer you know.  After all, we may know my diagnosis and prognosis BUT like my sister and I always talk about....none of us know when our time is up!!!  Now, smile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :)

Please look at all the pictures on the left.  The cutest girls!!!!!!!!!!!!  Our girl scouts.  Yesterday, they went to earn their dance badges. Chaka Khan never saw so much groove!  The girls were naturals.  Of course, it never even dawned on me to wear comfy clothes (and not clogs!!) so I could dance too.  But Julie got in on the action!  She's a pro too!  :)  You girls were FABULOUS!!  Congratulations on earning your dance badges!!

I've been thinking about the many ways we can be "connected" to people.  The unspoken way of a very old friendship.  The unconditional way of family. Or by way of a single coincidence or a friend of a friend or even by tragedy.  I am grateful for the many connections in my life. Every lesson I learn from those I am connected to makes me a stronger person. Each connection I have makes my life richer.  I have such a blessed life!

The weather has been beautiful.  The sun has been out and I am ready to start working on my tan!  (Don't be jealous Michelle!)  Thank goodness for an early Spring!

I have my new client, and should get my regular schedule with her by this evening.  Her name is Talula.  Got to love that.  I'm not going to know how to act....work and a paycheck!!

The new house is coming along unbelievably!!!! The insulation is in, the walls are up, electricity, and water.  It's exciting!!  I even picked out the paint for my walls. If you know me well, it won't be any surprise to you what color!!  YELLOW!!!!!

I'm going to finish this up for now, WITHOUT the promise of coming back later.  I will start writing regularly again though.  To those of you who have left messages on my phone....you know me and the wanting to be alone thing. :)  Thank you for tolerating that in me!! :)

I love y'all so much!!!

 

*** Please keep  Nathan ("They found zero Neuroblastoma cells in his sample.  This would mean his bone marrow is clear."  YEAH!!!!!!) , Ms Bobby (she's starting radiation soon.) and Ms Pammy in your prayers. They are all fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Heather and Izzy in her tummy.  Baby Izzy needs to fatten up before she arrives in June!!!!!!!

*** Please pray for Mary Nell and the healing of her back.

*** Prayers for Cassie and her family.

 

If this is your first time reading my journal, PLEASE go back to my first entry on 11-15-06 to read about the title MEET ME AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE!! Thanks!