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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Bratwurst Festival fun

On Thursday Gary & I enjoyed a pitawurst and fries at the Bratwurst festival. And then had a few drinks at the Elks beer garden with all our friends.

Then on Friday night Gary headed to Bowling Green to the tractor pull and I headed to Milan for my nephew, Kyle's football game (scrimmage). After the game my sis and I went to Bucyrus again to the Elks to meet her high school friends. Always a good time with Karen & Angie! We even went out for breakfast at Karolyn's Diner til 4am! OH MY! It was so good to see everyone and wow, all the hugs I received were so nice!

On Saturday I went back to Milan with my sis for my niece, Adriana's volleyball game (scrimmage) and then I got a massage. After I took a nap at my sis's house I headed home. Gary & I were off to the Lybargers down the street for their annual Bratty party! Fun time! I was ready for bed by 11 though! hehe

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It's 2010! Time to Reflect...

Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.

I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"

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