You'll Have to Take My Word For It...

Today Don spent the day sailing on Lake Pontchartrain, but you'll have to take my word for it because he would not bring the camera!!! He went with my cousin, Robbie, and two of Robbie's friends, Rob and Don. So, there were four men on board, but only two names between them, Rob and Don. They sailed from the northshore to the southshore, about 26 miles at about 7 - 8 miles or rather knots per hour. He had a good time, but said he would much rather a boat with a motor. And anyone of you who has spent any time around Don and a boat, knows that what his father said years ago is still true..."Donnie's boats have two speeds, wide open and stop." Sailing might just be a little too calm for him, not to mention the fact that he's a little seasick!!!

One Year and Counting...

It was at this time last year that Don began feeling sick and our lives began the topsie turvey, day-to-day living that goes hand-in-hand with cancer. Who would ever believe that one year later he would be doing the things he's doing. We feel so fortunate that the nutritional shakes came into our lives and he is afforded the health and energy that allows him to keep busy doing his odd jobs around the house. Every time I checked on him this weekend he was doing something else. Ashley's car was leaking some kind of fluid and he got right to taking care of the problem.

During the week he supervised Adam, Drew, and Douglas as they put down the new sod in my mother's yard.

Dressing with an Audience

This morning, just like every other morning, I had an audience when I got dressed. I sometimes wonder how many people get up, take a shower, and get dressed for the day, day in, and day out while being watched. Well, I guess the blow dryer, curlers, brushes, and potions that I use must be verrrry interesting because this is how I get dressed every morning...with a friend.

And, as if one friend were not enough, I actually have two. The boys and I visit like this every morning as I am dressing to go to work, they position themselves at the foot of the bed so they can look right into the bathroom doorway and talk about what they are going to do to pass the time while I'm at work...must be my magnetic personality! Or,more likely, they are just waiting for me to hit the road so the fun can begin!!!

Happy Birthday, Mom

Today is Mom's 89th birthday. We all went over to spend the afternoon with her. Everyone was exhausted after a late night at the wedding, but we had a little celebration and then went on a ride around the lake. Happy Birthday, Mom...and many moooooore!

Last night we attended the wedding of our niece, Tiffany and her new husband Mark. Everything was beautiful and a magical reception followed at Colonial Country Club. We all had a wonderful time and wish them all of the best in the future. Congratulations, Tiffany and Mark, we love you both!!

He's Come a Long Way, Baby

While looking through some pictures taken when Don was first diagnosed with cancer, I came across one that made me realize how far he has come in just 9 1/2 months. First, take a look at these pictures and see how good he looks and how much he is enjoying each moment then scroll down and see where he came from. I think he qualifies for the nutritional shake poster child!



This picture was taken on August 12 in Pensacola, Florida, he was so weak he could hardly muster up a smile.

Tests are in the Works!

When I got home from work today Don said he got a call from Dr. Regenstein's nurse regarding his upcoming tests. The nurse said she would be mailing blood work orders to Don and further explained that she would be scheduling a repeat CT scan in May and a follow up appointment in June. This CT scan will show if there is any significant difference in the CT scan he took in June of last year that revealed the blood clot in his portal vein. We know it is a long shot, but we will be thrilled if it is just a smidgen smaller than it was one year ago. So, once again, please keep Don in your prayers...he is doing so well, I know the prayers are being answered!!!