As I was anxiously awaiting my CT results on Valentine's Day, I emailed my oncologist to see what he knew.
His email response: "CT scan looks good" .
I stared at the words and wondered what he meant- Is my tumor smaller, gone, doing the polka? I was looking for words like "clean", "no tumor" "cancer took a hike". I had no idea how to interpret this vague message from Dr. Gloom and Doom. Oncologists are not known for their positive outlook on test results.
I write back "Am I in remission?"
He responds "Yes".
WOW!
So we have arrived a the place I have imagined for so long;
a new phase of this incredible journey - no more chemo (for a while) and back to our version of a normal life. Words like unbelievable- miraculous-and finally come to mind. I am mindful that your support has gotten me to this moment. I remain grateful and energized by your posts and calls. We are celebrating and planning the remission party. Hope you can be there.
WOW
MJ- I hadn't checked your blog in awhile and just decided to. And what great timing. FABULOUS NEWS!!! It's party time!!! You deserve it! Let me know if you want to go to chanting on Sun. I am SO THRILLED for you! Tears of joy running down my face! Love Deb
ReplyDeleteYes!!!!! Love Karen, Mike and Annie
ReplyDeletePraise G-d, and praise you and Jonathan (and kids) for seeing this through--and for keeping us posted. Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers & blessings,
jp
Yay!!!! Time for a party! Best news I have heard in months! (Hope I am right behind you in the remission party!)
ReplyDeletemuch love,
linda
I just took a look at your blog today and HOORAY! What fantastic news. So very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Maureen
Love you honey, and so glad for the great news.
ReplyDeleteSam came in and told me today; we high-fived. This is OUTSTANDING news!! Time for a par-tay!!
ReplyDeletegoosebumps and tears with the good news!!!! YAY!!! YIPPEE!!!! WAH HOO!!! way to go, MJ!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove and xxxxxxxxxxx's!!
Great, fabulous, wodnerful! Now THIS is good news! Love you, Pat B.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So very pleased and happy for you. I am doing the tarantella. XOXO
ReplyDeleteYES. More extraordinary word in the English language when read or RED in this blog post. Yes, MJ. Yes.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! H'RAY!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! H'RAY!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!!! H'RAY!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! YAYW!!!!!!!!!
H'RAY!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! H'RAY!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! RAY!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!
AND BACK TO OUR VERSION OF A NORMAL LIFE
ReplyDeletenot sure what "normal" in the Tocci-Rest house was ;-), but YAY, you'll be living that "normal" again ... and we all love it!
Fabulous news, you fabulous woman!
ReplyDeletelove,
carolyn in chicago
MJ - we'll be at the party! Just let us know the day. What joy, what a celebration.This is fantastic news.
ReplyDeleteBeyond wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo
Marvellous news Dear MJ, you the wonderful woman,
ReplyDeletewith the strong and fantastic husband and children.
With all our love,
Cousins Michelle & Gerald
Great news!!!
ReplyDeleteMicroTon
I haven't been on in awhile and just like everyone else that has posted, I am so happy for you!!!! YAY!!!!! Yes, we'll definitely join you in your celebration.
ReplyDeleteJan
Hadn't checked in a while. All I can say is Yahoooooooo!!!
ReplyDelete:)
That is awesome!!!! Whether it's a yellow wig or a rainbow colored jacket with polka dot feathers, you always make a fashion statement!!! The experts can all have their theories but I believe it takes a kick a$$ attitude to smack away the big C and you won champ!!!
ReplyDeleteYAHOOOO!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alison S.
Pheew... what spectacular news.
ReplyDeleteStinson this summer?
debbie & terry
Heard from Aunt Lenore that you were in remission. Amazing, wonderful, joyous! Enjoy being "normal."
ReplyDeleteCousin Charlotte Rest
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ReplyDeleteברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם, שהחיינו וקימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה, אמן!
ReplyDeleteBa-ruch A-tah A-do-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-o-lam, she-he-che-ya-nu v’ki-y’ma-nu v’hi-gi-a-nu laz’man ha-zeh.
AMEN!
And the English translation--fill in with your own perceptin of "Adonai our God"....
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the Universe,Who has granted us life, Who has sustained us,and Who has enabled us to reach this festive occasion.
AMEN!!!!
We are overjoyed to have arrive to this festive occasion!
The Dubiners
Dear MJ!
ReplyDeleteI haven't checked in in a while, and WOW!!!!!!! Prayers are, indeed, answered! You are one AMAZING, FABULOUS, INCREDIBLE, AWESOME, MAGNIFICENT, OUTSTANDING, GLORIOUS, BAD (in the good sense) WOMAN!!!!!!!
And now that I've run out of "!!!!!!", I'll just close by saying, we love you and have been enlightened and blessed by you and this incredible journey you have just completed. What a ride!
God Bless you and your amazing family, MJ.
Your friend,
Leslie G.