Alright . . .
So, I am making an entry. The first thing I've noticed about this site is that it is quite slow. Anyone else have this experience? Is it always slow, or is this a busy time of night to be logged in? Anyway, I just found this site through my great friend, Marci who has a blog here http://samandella.blogspot.com/ to share daily events of her life in Alaska with her two beautiful children, Sam and Ella, and their daddy, Brent. I've known Marci since 1988, when we were freshmen at South Whidbey High School on Whidbey Island, Washington. That's a long time! She and Brent and the kids moved to Alaska last summer to see what it would be like. So far, it seems they are enjoying it. I so badly want to visit in the summer. It would be so nice to see where they live and what their daily life is like, as well as to take in the breathtaking scenery Sitka has to offer.
Right now, I should be doing homework, but I am procrastinating a little. I have been going on an average of about 4-6 hours of sleep for about a week now, and it's not as easy to do as it was, say four or so years ago, so I've been pretty wiped out. I managed to take a two 1/2 hours nap this afternoon, which gave me some energy, but naps always leave me a little groggy and out of sorts.
I spent quite a bit of time with my cancer-free friend Sybil this past weekend. Sybil was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in May 2002. Because she was diagnosed in stage four, she has had to endure a fierce battle with an aggressive disease that is actually usually quite treatable in younger patients. She has undergone three rounds of chemo and in November 2004, she had her second, yes second, stem cell transplant. Following the transplant, she fought infections and other complications and came close to dying in mid-December. Her doctors said she had a 1% chance of surviving and that only a miracle would bring her back. Well, just after they said this, Sybil showed signs of stabilization and then improvement! Her doctor who never uses the word "miracle" had to use it to explain her turn-around. Just a week after arrangements were being made for her funeral, the focus then became on rehabilitation so that she could be discharged from the hospital. Well, she was sent home nearly 2 weeks ago and is doing very well. She remains quite weak, but optimisitic and so thankful to be alive! We spent time talking Saturday night and I also saw her yesterday. It was nice to hear her laugh again. She's got a great laugh, and it had been months (at least two) since I'd heard it! Next Monday, she will be 32 and it will so beautiful to celebrate this new year with her. Just before she was discharged from the hospital, she suggested to her boyfriend of seven years that they get married. Without hesitiation, he of course said yes. They are planning the ceremony for this summer, and I will be one of three bridemaids.
There's a lot to share, but I will save it for later.
I am feeling like I am in a positive, normal mood. This isn't always the case, so to forewarn you, my posts in the future, should I remember to post in the future, may be a little on the wacky side. :)
Current music: David Byrne - Catherine Wheel
Right now, I should be doing homework, but I am procrastinating a little. I have been going on an average of about 4-6 hours of sleep for about a week now, and it's not as easy to do as it was, say four or so years ago, so I've been pretty wiped out. I managed to take a two 1/2 hours nap this afternoon, which gave me some energy, but naps always leave me a little groggy and out of sorts.
I spent quite a bit of time with my cancer-free friend Sybil this past weekend. Sybil was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in May 2002. Because she was diagnosed in stage four, she has had to endure a fierce battle with an aggressive disease that is actually usually quite treatable in younger patients. She has undergone three rounds of chemo and in November 2004, she had her second, yes second, stem cell transplant. Following the transplant, she fought infections and other complications and came close to dying in mid-December. Her doctors said she had a 1% chance of surviving and that only a miracle would bring her back. Well, just after they said this, Sybil showed signs of stabilization and then improvement! Her doctor who never uses the word "miracle" had to use it to explain her turn-around. Just a week after arrangements were being made for her funeral, the focus then became on rehabilitation so that she could be discharged from the hospital. Well, she was sent home nearly 2 weeks ago and is doing very well. She remains quite weak, but optimisitic and so thankful to be alive! We spent time talking Saturday night and I also saw her yesterday. It was nice to hear her laugh again. She's got a great laugh, and it had been months (at least two) since I'd heard it! Next Monday, she will be 32 and it will so beautiful to celebrate this new year with her. Just before she was discharged from the hospital, she suggested to her boyfriend of seven years that they get married. Without hesitiation, he of course said yes. They are planning the ceremony for this summer, and I will be one of three bridemaids.
There's a lot to share, but I will save it for later.
I am feeling like I am in a positive, normal mood. This isn't always the case, so to forewarn you, my posts in the future, should I remember to post in the future, may be a little on the wacky side. :)
Current music: David Byrne - Catherine Wheel
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