It's so great to be home. There's no doubt about that. And now we're in a little bit of a holding pattern, waiting for the next phase of treatment to begin. MJ continues to improve, though each day is unpredictable. Some days she has an amazing amount of energy, and it seems like we can do just about whatever we want. Other days are rough, with a lot of pain and fatigue. Add to that the psychological ups and downs, and you have a pretty good picture of what's going on. The caring and support that comes in the form of food, plants, blog posts, email and cards is wonderful. We still get overwhelmed by the phone, so email or posting on this blog are the best ways to talk to us.
We are in the process of learning about chemo, and preparing to start in about 10 days. We remain powerfully optimistic about this whole process. Zoe comes home tomorrow...we are so very excited to see her. We look forward to the remarkable energy with which she fills the house. Sam spent today at the Woman's Open in Oakmont...he was so excited he could barely breathe. He is very tied in to MJ, and is involved in all aspects of this process.
We promise pictures tomorrow....
JR
So good to hear from you! Lots of love. Karen
ReplyDeleteSo grateful for the update. We have been thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way from Keene Valley. Home tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWe are optimistic and supportive alongside of you. we think of you every day and hope each day is a little better than the previous one.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all the info...each day is a new beginning!
ReplyDeleteI am available to host Zoe for a day's adventure...
Love, Ella
MJ when I read your hubbys blog I smile. Just know God doesn't give us more than we can handle. He knows you are one tough chick! I love you and hope u r up for visits soon. Glad your little baby girl is coming home that will be better for your soul than chicken soup.
ReplyDeleteHI MJ and Jonathan: glad to hear that MJ is feeling better but the ups and downs must be hard. The just say no club is always talking about you MJ and sending positive thoughts your way. I'm at the airport on my way to Indianapolis. My grandmother isn't well and so I'm going out for a few days to cheer her up. Ali left for 10 days of camp in Wyoming today and she's going to have a great adventure. I'm thinking about both of you a lot and am sending my love over the network!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Layton-Lim says...
ReplyDeleteWishing we were there to bring food and canoe Emmiliene around the block.
Ella wants to call and leave a VM message--she turns 4 in two weeks.
We check the posts daily--and continue to send positive, warm and healing thoughts your way.
Enormous hugs to MJ, Sam, Zoe and you, JR
xoxoxoxo
dj, Ella & Terry
dj.book@yahoo.com
Dolores would prefer a butt-pinch + a hug...will deliver to her daughter when we visit...
ReplyDeleteMiss you..\.xxxooo John Robert
Hi, MJ and Jonathan
ReplyDeleteI have been sending my love through my dirty boys (other readers may be puzzled by that comment, but let them puzzle!) but am oh so willing to do more. I can drive the kids around, make muffins, shop at the farmer's markets, rent movies for you, whatever. Just let me know.
Rebecca
FYI.. I am using Micah's g-mail account to sign in as a follower...I could not figure out how to create my own at the same e-mail account.
ReplyDeleteI hope all is holding steady at the Rest/Tocci house. Thinking of you!