We had such a wonderful time with my family at Hocking Hills for 4 days. There were 20 of us including my sis & bro and their kids. Then our kids too except Nick, Felicia and Peyton were unable to get home from Florida. We had campfires with smores and a dance contest that Josh won. That was so much fun! Then we had a pinyta for the kids with way too much candy! We ate really good while we were there. Had way too much food! We also visited the caves and caverns. Maxton really enjoyed that! We did fingerpainting and had lots of St Patty's fun too. I hope we can make this a yearly event!! There was a cabin across the road that was a little bigger than ours. Although we had enough room, we could upgrade so some of the kids didn't have to sleep on air mattresses.
MEXICO!
Well, unfortunately I did not get to go to Cozumel. I'm upset that my doc has said to stay home! I really didn't want Gary to miss out because of me so I told him to go ahead and go with Lindy & Lisa. I won't lie though, it was hard to see him go :( But it was nice when he was home! He brought me a turquoise necklace and bracelet that I really love! Good job honey! They had a great time too!
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!
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