Thought

I've never met another Hodgkin's Lymphoma patient or survivor in person. I want to change that.

You can walk down the street and BUMP into breast cancer survivors. It's breast cancer awareness month now. I see pink everywhere.

I'm ecstatic for that support and that attention to breast cancer.

I'm just saying I would thoroughly enjoy spending time with another Hodgkin's diagnosee/endur-er/hair losing/port wearing/chemo puking/radiation ultra violet glowing/CT, PET, MRI scan vet/nose hair gone so I buy Kleenex in bulk/You're 1 in 25,000 that get this disease and I'm miffed off..... Hodgkin's Lymphoma friend. :)

RSVP's welcome.

That's all.

Port Removal Didn't Happen

Well, the surgery got postponed. The only opening was late Thursday afternoon and we gave it a shot, but with two children getting out of school and needing pick ups at that hour it just didn't work out. I am rescheduled for this week and will keep you posted!

Enjoying the fall weather. Yesterday we had on air conditioning. Today I'm in a sweatshirt and jeans. That's Missouri!

More soon!

Port Removal

I FINALLY scheduled the port removal. I've been wanting to get it out but things have gotten hectic and I just didn't take the time to schedule the surgery.

I go in Thursday afternoon! I will not be sad parting with this thing. From what I hear they give you the port if you want it. Maybe I can decorate mine and turn it into a Christmas ornament or something. Nah, I don't think so.

Adjusting to life as a cancer survivor. The whole experience is pretty surreal some days. We are all doing great and thank everyone for their prayers. :)

I can wear a headband!!!!

Ok, I'm reaching here.

But I can finally (somewhat) put my hair back (because it's so long and lustrous) with a headband!



And my eyebrows have needed a good waxing for months now. I just haven't done it yet because I'm so thrilled to have hair back on my face. Odd, I know. Who wants a hairy face??

Love to all!

Cathy

Stand Up To Cancer

Stand Up To Cancer is tonight on every major network!

My friend Alyson participated in "46 Mommas Shave for the Brave" this week in Los Angeles. Her son was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and these moms shaved their heads in support of their children.

Before



After



They will be at Stand Up to Cancer tonight- I believe at the very beginning of the show!

Have a great weekend everyone. :)

Put a Ring on it

This weekend Daniel's sister Sara was married! We took a whirlwind trip out of town. The ceremony was on a beautiful golf course and the weather could not have been more perfect.

Noah kissing the beautiful bride



Grandma Holly



Our girls- so grown up doing guest book and favors!



Mother of the bride, and Daniel! Resemblance... nah!! :)



Sara



The kids had SO much fun. We had to leave (3 hour drive) shortly after the music started but Noah got to boogie down for a bit. Apparently he was the life of the party..dancing around, raising his hands to the roof and screaming "Shake your booty" over and over.

Time to get the garter, but Noah refuses to stop partying.



Getting his groove on before the music even started



A beautiful ceremony, reception and day! Congratulations Sara and Travis.

Firetruck Big Boy Bed

While out to get something completely different I stumbled upon an awesome big boy bed for only $30. We moved my Jeep's seats as far forward as they would go, loaded the bed within an inch of it's life and I drove home with my knees shoved up into my chin.







No worries about him falling out, like with some toddler beds. His crib mattress fits right in it, and he should get at least a few years of use out of it!

The bed is hiding in the garage. We're not showing it to Noah until we have everything put together. We've ordered this bedding and wall decals.



I can't believe he's about to get a big boy room! I'm enjoying the last week or so of him in the crib before he's free to get up and down and wander all around on his own. Yikes.

Feeling good and keeping busy! Love to all-