Joy Joy Joy
 

Today's Joy: I was lucky enough to get a deep tissue massage from my boy who is too fatigued to even do his walks. He seen me walking and knew my back was out again. As I continued my house work he called me over and just when I was going to say:


WHATTTTTTTT!!!! (LOL, never talk to him like that but sometimes I think it...hehehe!!)

.....he made me lie down for his famous back rub!! It felt like the normalcy I yearn for each day. After the rubdown I thanked God for being alive and for having the chance today to love my favorite person another day!!>>Believe51

Sweet Joys!
 

Waking up this morning to the sound of rain on the roof. What a perfect time to cuddle with my husband and count my blessings!

good results from brain MRI
 

Just come from my Doc and he said 2 spot look stable ...no evidence of D so he said is a good news ....he give appoiment for the next 3 months ...but I got some fever I dont know why ??? 100.2 so I did call my Doc and leave the message ...thanks for read ...

Well, it is a joy to hear YOUR joys! Lily, how wonderful to get a good scan...and Marie, even better than the massage was getting a feeling of normalcy. And I feel joy for Ed, that he was able to nurture YOU for a change. And Sandy, glad to hear you can stand to read the "joys" column and that you have a little more "time" to attend to more fun things. I tell you, I know I'm getting old when I know where the best public restrooms from Santa Cruz to Tioga Pass.

My joy today is that I'm NOT in the office, and taking my day for me. Of course, I've already checked and send email to work since I'm just not ready for COMPLETE withdrawl.

It's a sort of fall like day here, clouds in the sky (maybe GASP even some rain in the forecast) and I'm looking forward to going out in the world on a weekday. Maybe shopping...maybe go hang out at the coffee shop...maybe work out or go for a swim or in the sauna or jacuzzi. OK, maybe NOT work out LOL but the jacuzzi sounds good!

I Love The *coincidences*...!
 

Brenda, First chance I've had to respond to your post about your *accidental* happening upon the building named in loving memory of your niece and nephew. What a joy to come upon such a thing! I, of course, believe that COINCIDENCES are messages. I think you were led to that street, my your brother and sister-in-law. They are with you. You can't see them the way you see Dasher but they are just over your shoulder.

My Chase and Scamper are (Maltese) doggies but I talk to them all the time, as if they can understand me. We rescued our boys when they were 4 mnths old and Chase was especially sick with a devastating case of mange (mites were attacking his immune system and he was losing his battle). I confess -- I am a dog whisperer. The vet was amazed by his turnaround. I used the meds and some supplements (taking a chance, guessing at dosage, like for infants) and I sent healing, loving energy to him daily. Our boys are 4 yrs old now and happy and perky and playful and full of kisses and waggy tails and fun ways of expressing themselves. They are a joy.

My daughter has a Maltese the same age as ours and an old Bichon. Dibs and Dash!

I love the T-shirt story. The tragedy you endured must feel enormously painful, yet from my perspective I see that these people who truly loved one another are still together. And I believe they want you know they are okay and more than just in your heart forever.

Your post was just beautiful. I wish you tears of joy often! And love (and health) and laughter always....
Andi

Oh My Joy
 

Today's Joy: For me there are just simple joys that add up to make my life glorious. I want to just express my complete joy for all of you and your support. I recieved a phone call from Kareng to tell me she talked to Nicola's husband. I know she was going to post this update but how we all pull together to follow through on questions or concerns really makes me all warm & fuzzy.

You all make me so proud to know you My Fine Warrior Sisters. It is my complete joy to have you in our lives and has made our journey a memorable one (Ah yeahhhhh....like I could forget if I wanted to!!! LOL). I have a piece of all of you deep within my heart and keep you there protected from the evils.

I LOVE YOU ALL!!>>Believe51

My SE (spousal equivalent) loved the breakfast tacos I made this morning. THAT was a joy, as he is a reaaalllly picky eater. Glad there wasn't any cat hair in it...LOL - as he is one who could pick fly poop out of pepper, if you know what I mean. OMG, he is a nut. A wonderful nut, but sometimes quite a tough customer...

A Nut???
 

Well it is my joy today to tell you Brenda:

It takes one to know one!! LOL! And you cannot blame him nor the cat!! Hehehe!! Speaking of, is crazy man still sleeping in the sink you bought for him??>>Believe51

Getting in touch with my roots...
 

Joy today was receipt of a voluminous genealogy full of juicy details going way back in my Mother's family. Great read. What a creative, brainiac group of prof's, authors, and award winners.

Details from newspapers in the mid nineteen hundreds were full of such charm and breeding. No sound bytes but rather carried you away to the time deliciously.
Andi

Took A Scream Ride Just To Yell Out My JOY!!!
 

Today's Joy: I had so much joy today that I felt if I did not let some of it out I would POP (guess you could call it 'tonight's joy'..LOL)!! My joy today is that my husband's MRI said we are on the road to claiming our miracle. Not only does he not have any more added mets, the ones he has have shrunk in size from 5-9mm to 2 mm!!!!! News we were not expecting for a few months so you can imagine the damage we are going to witness then!!!! The hard work this man has accomplished in the last year has finally taken a sharp turn for the better (at one point he did have his markers at almost normal). These nasty cancer cells are finally getting the hint that they are up against My Mighty Oak and they do not stand a chance.

So take that ya nasty little bug-looking cancer cells with X's for your eyes and your legs up, I can see you now and I like you much better GONE!! You may have outsmarted our first chemo plan but you will not survive this. You are not wanted here and never were.

Now go away, we are scheduled for a dance with NED & friends are expecting us (You girls know who you are!!). You are interferring now and have been for over a year. And while you are at it, leave my friends ALONE!!

Usually my 'Today's Joy' I try to leave the C word out of it, guess you can see why I could not resist this time!! So glad I am saving for the spa, I am going to need it when we are through with this one. Thanks for loving us girls and we are so happy we get to tell you some positive news about Ed's journey for a change!!

I Always Believed!!!>>Believe51

Today's joy was an email I received that included this priceless KIDS' LETTERS TO GOD. My heart is smiling. Wanted yours to also glow...


"Dear God, Instead of letting people die and haveing to make new ones why don't you just keep the ones you got now?"

Precious, no...?!


Andi http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/thghts/smile

The Joyous Things Kids Say And Do
 

More KIDS LETTERS TO GOD... Dear God, Sometimes I think about you even when I am not praying Elliot

ME TOO... I am one with the Universe.
Andi

My joy today was hearing an unexpected knock on my front door and finding my youngest grandchildren ( Shannan-6 and Austin-9) there. They thought they were supposed to ride the bus to my house today so they did. We called their mother, fed them a snack, and romped with them, Dale did anyway, they play too rough for me right now, and had a great time with them until Athena picked them up. We see them often but it was fun to see them so unexpectedly. They were so full of energy.

Leslie

My joy today was receiving my 4th of 6 TCH infusions! Past the half way mark! The dietician wandered by and told me I needed to gain weight and instead of the low fat stuff that I keep buying (old habits die hard!) she said in addition to drinking Ensure I should be putting Haggan Daz in it for milkshakes! Welll, a few minutes later a drug rep who was trying to curry favor there, came along with a freeze container giving away Haggan Daz chocolate covered ice cream bars!!! lol I told him he must be a gift from God. He said he was God's rep on earth. (More like a drug rep on earth! lol) Then a differernt rep brought Jamba Juice smoothies!! Boy, Wed is a much better day than Tues (my regular day) around there!
My white count is in the low normal range. Very low. But still normal
So, a good day all in all.
And I am recovering from the joy of several days of visits from friends who cared enough to fly here to see me. I am blessed.

My Joy today was reading good news on Esther's GammaKnife and Joy's scans. Also the good news on Ed's MRI (Believe51 - Marie) And Bonnie, now you only have 2 more treatments left -- you can do that standing on your head! Sure wish they passed around ice cream at my infusion center. I must admit I prefer Ben & Jerrys over Haggen Daz but I certainly wouldn't turn it down. Nothing makes me happier than to hear good test results as it offers encouragment for everyone. You women/men are really quite teh warriors!

I am also glad to hear good test results from my sisters and brothers and this board. I also enjoy the things that give each of you joy. My joy today was seeing my 3 month old granddaughter smile and talking to an old friend that I have not seen since high school. This illness has prompted me to get in touch with friends that I have not talked to in a long time and I love that feeling. Thanks for being there for me and I will be praying for all of you tonight and everynight.

Tousled, they must have heard you too. I later saw Ben and Jerry's icream cones being passed out. And popsicles!! What a surreal day.

Catching Up....
 

"Today's Joy" was going to an appointment with Ed at the Infusion Unit just built, a building all on its own. We loved the old unit but this is a gorgeous place with lots of room to get treatments.

Each time we go to the area which is near the Imaging Department at the hospital we see a chipmunk. It is a pleasure that we see him all the time!! As you know Ed and myself name our wilderness friends so when we refer to them we know what we are talking about. I decided to name him Chester the Chipmunk. A day after naming him I realized...hey how perfect of a name!!! 'CHEST'er the chipmunk has helped us on our journey since we started in September 2006, we constantly see him. He is our BREAST CANCER MASCOT and really has made going to the hospital an anticipated event.....are we going to see Chester??

I am really hoping that PinkGirl will allow Tiptoe to visit with us for a bit. I have heard that chipmunks and mice can get to be great friends and Chester is very lonely since we only go to infusion once a month instead of twice a week. Please let me know when and if he can visit PinkGirl, Chester is in dire need of new friends. I will treat him like he is my own. I know he does not like the cold so I will make every effort to make him comfortable here in Little Rhody (Rhode Island). Please say yes. No pressure but I kinda let Chester know he will have relatives visiting as soon as their schedule clears up.

Sending giggles and laughter your way>>Believe51

A bird singing so sweetly outside my little working space. :)

RB

I glanced outside into our courtyard this afternoon and saw a gift bag with a pink balloon attached. Seems a neighbor had attended a breast cancer walk and brought home the "goodie bag" for me!! It contained lots of little samples of skin products, a pink ribbon pin and tee shirt and several discount coupons for restaurants!!! The enclosed note said he did the walk in memory of his mother who died of breast cancer and in hope of my recovery. How wonderful was that?