The holiday season has been better than expected this year. Reenie is really doing a great job of managing her "feeling pretty good" time. During the days leading up to Christmas, Reenie made sure that our holiday was like any other, I don't know how she does it, she shopped a little, wrapped all the gifts, and even a little cooking. Well I guess I do know how she does it, it's those every other days that when she feels pretty good she manages to get alot done, then it's exhaustion the next day. Reen was able to attend all festivities planned during the Christmas weekend. Our traditional Christmas Eve celebration at Danny and Cathy's, the kids came over Christmas morning to open presents and then off to our newest tradition, breakfast at Kris and Josh's. We then spent the rest of the day relaxing, watching movies and taking the occasional nap. Saturday we attended the wedding of one of our oldest friends son, John Carney, what made this special was we were able to spend the day and evening with all of our children along with many of our friends and their children , with every one's busy schedule this does not happen too often, what a great party. Sunday was a day of rest!!!
This past Monday was Reenie's last chemo treatment in cycle 2, 1/3 of the way through not a big milestone for her yet but I need to start checking something off. I count down the days to "pitchers and catchers report" (52), days to St. Patrick's day (only 78), opening day (3 months away), that's my way of getting through winter and it is my way of getting through treatment (16 weeks), just before Mothers day. The pattern hasn't changed too much, Reenie's white count is too low each Monday so there is still the need for Nupregen so our girl has the "constant" bone pain. The other issue Reenie is dealing with now is laryngitis, no chest cold which is extremely important.
We are hopeful the pattern of feeling pretty good stays similar and look forward to attending the annual "pajama party" at the Massat's and then our traditional holiday dinner at the Scobey's. We are so very fortunate to spend the holiday season with so many friends...Love to all and lets hope for a cancer free NEW YEAR..Twenty Ten healthy again!!!!!
The handmade ornament above was given to Reenie from her friend Nancy Maher
Sometimes in life,
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Someone who changes your life
By being a part of it
Sometimes you find a friend
Who makes you laugh
Until you can’t stop
Someone who makes you believe
That there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you
That there is an unlocked door
Just waiting for you to open it.
This is forever friendship.
When you are down,
And the world seems dark and empty,
You forever friend lifts you up in spirit
And makes that dark and empty world
Suddenly seem bright and full.
Your forever friend gets you
Through the hard times, the sad times,
And the confused times.
If you turn and walk away,
Your forever friend follows you
If you lose your way,
Your forever friend guides you
and cheers you on.
You forever friend holds your hand
and tells you that everything is going to be okay.
And if you find such a friend,
You feel happy and complete
Because you need not to be worry.
You have a forever friend for life,
And forever has no end
Mom, you are everyone's "forever friend" :)
I think about you everyday, Reen, and pray that you feel healthy and strong, and are in good spirits. Stay strong and wonderful as you are, and this will be over soon. Can't wait for 2010 when both my favorite Aunt and favorite childhood friend's mom are cancer-free!
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Candi & Eric (and Gip!)
Kristen, everytime I read that poem it's your mom I think of. Reen you will always be my "forever friend". What a wonderful time we all had at the Carney wedding.What a great way to finish out such a "crummy" year.Reen once again you surprised me and hung in there till the end!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all of Reenies followers. This will be a great year because we will remember it as the year Reen finally beat cancer. Reen you are truly an inspiration to me and I feel like nothing can not be overcome when I see how you deal with your illness. You truly are the little engine that could! Love you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Reenie!!! Well, it's going to be for you and for Deb!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are as much an inspiration as my cousin Deb is!!! Both of you carry on with such strength and courage and I'm lucky to have both of you to inspire me!! I will be a better person in 2010 and a bigger Cancer crusader for all of us!!
Stay strong and be beautiful!!!
much love-
Cyndi
Thinkin of you!!
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First off, Reen was a ROCK STAR at the wedding and she looked BEAUTIFUL. It was a great time and I wish we could do stuff like that more often. I propose a HUGE party when this cancer BS is over. Second, I made the blog pictures!! Thanks Tom- you know which one is my fav :) Keep fighting Reen- keep giving cancer the Reenie face. Love you.
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