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
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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
Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
You know what? I’m really blessed. I’m blessed with a wonderful family. A family that makes me laugh, cry, and pull my hair out. A family that keeps me on my toes and grounds me to this earth. A family that makes my life crazy and keeps me sane. I couldn’t live without ’em and… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
Threads of Gratitude: Lab Coat Edition
What can I say? I know there’s a lot for me to be grateful for this week, but in my mind there’s really only one worth mentioning. This week, I’m grateful for healing. I’m grateful for doctors who provide medicine and care to help sick people get well…people like my husband, who as of this… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Lab Coat Edition
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
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
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…
Threads of Gratitude: Now a tapestry
I have a confession to make. I was secretly dreading my womens’ Bible study this fall. There were many reasons for this, and some of them were actually legitimate. I wanted to be in a group of my peers, women of my age and life stage, and most of them were attending on Wednesdays. After… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Now a tapestry
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!