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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Lake Time...can't go wrong there. And time with friends!


On the way home we stopped at the Crows Nest for dinner then Maxton found a game of cornhole. lol


Playing at Monsoon!


Monsoon Lagoon...cold water....burrrrr


Time for a nap. Ahhhhhhhh....


Fun at African Safari Park with Gigi & Papa


Wow! That's a big head buddy!


Feeding the animals carrots.


Maxton checking out the view from the cottage! Nice!!
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Gary & I spent Thursday-Saturday at Bay Point with Laci, Matt & Maxton. Had a very relaxing time just sitting around the cottage and playing on the beach. Went to African Safari & Monsoon Lagoon and Maxton had lots of fun at both places!

Maxton ended up with stomach flu or some bug by the end of the week. ICK! Poor little guy.

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Then on Sunday, Gary & I had an appreciation party for all of the committee people who worked so hard on the benefit. Good food, great fellowship, swimming, cornhole, and lots of laughs! Thank you so much to some VERY special friends & family!!! We love you!


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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"

**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!