Hmmm…lemme see…what am I grateful for this week? Oh, you mean BESIDES the fact that my husband no longer has CANCER? That one’s hard to top, for sure. I have cried a lot of happy tears this week, humbled and awed by God’s mercy in choosing to heal Matt’s body. But there is so much… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition
Category: Just say Node
The Rest of the Story
Well, it’s all over Facebook, and it’s on CaringBridge, so it might as well be here too. We received the news we have been hoping and praying for ever since that fateful day last September. Matt’s scan came back completely clear. The doctor informed us there is “no trace of cancer” in Matt’s body. It’s… Continue reading The Rest of the Story
Death of the Cave Man
Happy Valentine’s Day! Oh, I know the calendar officially says “February 20”, but that doesn’t matter to us. The kids are happily playing at a Parent’s Night Out and we have a full 5 1/2 hours before we have to pick them up. So that means we celebrate Valentines’ Day tonight! We decided to treat… Continue reading Death of the Cave Man
Dear Debily: An Advice Column
A friend of mine recently asked me for some advice. I know! ME! Advice! Whodathunkit? Anyhoo, her boss was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and I guess with my husband having cancer and all she figured I might be qualified to answer the question of how to best help show support and care during this time. … Continue reading Dear Debily: An Advice Column
My New Bling
This was the post I would have written last Sunday, if I’d taken the time to write a post. So, since I’m not technically savvy enough to figure out how to change the date on my blog, just pretend it’s last Sunday. My husband is truly the best husband ever. He treats me like a… Continue reading My New Bling
Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition
This week, my threads of gratitude are many. So many, in fact, that they can be woven together.  With brightly-colored hues and striking designs, they converge together to create a lovely fabric…a BEACH TOWEL. Whether playing in the ocean, building sandcastles, or swimming in the pool…whether sitting quietly on our balcony watching the sun rise… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition
Lies, Damnable Lies, and Statistics
I love the quote by Mark Twain referenced above about the three types of lies. Usually it makes me chuckle. This time, however, I’m hanging my hopes on statistics and praying that they are not worse than damnable lies! We met with the treating oncologist on Friday for a consult on Matt’s treatment. What he… Continue reading Lies, Damnable Lies, and Statistics
Everything I needed to know about Hodgkin’s Disease…
I learned from the internet! No, not really. But close. We met with the surgical oncologist yesterday afternoon for Matt’s follow-up. He confirmed what we had already suspected from the PT scan reports and our conversations with him in the hospital: that cancerous lymph nodes were detected in Matt’s neck, under his arm, and in… Continue reading Everything I needed to know about Hodgkin’s Disease…
Houston, we have a diagnosis…
It’s official. We now have a name for the cancer that birthed Hadji: Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Leave it to my husband to get a rare form of a rare cancer. I always knew he was unique, but don’t you agree that this is taking his individuality a bit far? There is good news in… Continue reading Houston, we have a diagnosis…
Tales from Home!
We are home! All four of us. At the same time and in the same house. And all is relatively normal! Matt was released from the hospital around noon today. The doctor removed his drain which allowed Matt to take a much-longed-for shower and put on normal clothes. We made a quick pit stop for… Continue reading Tales from Home!