I really am stronger and have more energy than I've had since my diagnosis- My CA 125 (which was once 500) is now in the 80's (We are aiming for under 30). I start a new round of treatment on Oct 11th about which I am keeping positive thoughts.
Karen came from California for the weekend for a short but wonderful visit. She said I was supposed to be sick but wasn't acting sick- I tried to fake it but she saw though me. Mimsy, Zoe, Karen and I had a fantastic girls weekend of cooking, baking and visiting.
Jonathan, Sam and Tim went away to Ohiopyle for a rejuvenating weekend of cycling and male bonding.
Ed Stein arrives from Ann Arbor for a visit tomorrow and Friday we leave for Chicago. Our spirits are good thanks to the good medical news and great company.
Hey MJ,
ReplyDeleteWell, the Steelers didn't pull it off, but I have far more faith in you. So glad to hear you are feeling better. Your spirit is as beautiful as your headscarves!
I thought about you, and your amazing array of talents, when I went to a Girl Gov parent meeting and saw your name on the GWF material. Hannah is in Harrisburg today for this terrific opportunity.
Wonderful to see you over the holidays at Rodef. Have a great weekend in Chicago, good luck with the next session of chemo, and know that I'm thinking of you.
Maureen
Hi MJ,
ReplyDeleteDebbie Layton filled me in on this new adventure of yours, so I wanted to write to say hi and send you all good wishes. From what I've read here, it seems that your slope is positive -- good news for sure, and I'm sure you're happy about that. I'll try to root for the Steelers, but only to make you happy, which is what I care about. But would it be good enough just to say that I'm not rooting against them? Let me know. In the meantime, I send you all the love and good wishes I can, and I look forward to hearing of your continuing improvement. You are missed out here, so can't wait to see you again. Mark Petersen (yeah, THAT Mark)
MJ
ReplyDeleteI figured you'd get better, you have to be damn strong to live in Pittsburgh. Wouldn't you rather be sipping wine, getting a peacock feather massage and facing the prospect of voting for Jerry Brown? Thinking of you often. All the best from Oakland.
Ah, I see the California contingent is weighing in! Loving your good news, and sending happy travels wishes. See you soon!
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Yes!So happy to hear Karen showed up for a girls' weekend and to remind you that the CA gang has you in our daily thoughts. Trust you had fun! Thinking of you. All the best from Sacramento. (it's not Oakalnd, but it counts as Northern CA. We still have to vote for either Meg or Jerry...)Good luck with your recovery.
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