Lots Going On and Back To Empty Nesters

Yes, back to empty nesters.  Maxwell left this morning to attend school in San Diego.  So funny to see him pack up with a trailer behind his truck full of furniture and household items.  We went to Walmart on Saturday to buy him a few things he was missing like a butter dish.  Can't believe I'm shopping with my 21 year old son buying a butter dish for his new apartment.  Max will finish his GED courses and then transfer to San Diego State next semester.  We are so proud of him.  He has worked very hard this summer to save up the money to pay for his apartment and expenses.  He will be returning on Thursday to attend Anthony and Laura's wedding on Saturday and work another two weeks here before starting school.

Our family is so proud and happy for Anthony and Laura.  It will be a moment that takes my breath away!  Everyone is putting bets up to see who cries first, my brother Joey, Anthony or Laura.  I'm betting on my brother.  He is the best man and looking forward to this special day.

Mark and Erin with the kids are vacationing in Lake Tahoe this week.  I will see the kids on Wednesday at the Championship Baseball game.  Mark, my son and Mark, my husband are so excited that finally after so many years they could be champions again.

Hailey is crawling everywhere and pulling herself up onto the tables and my legs.  She is so cute and loveable.  Markie is all boy and to be honest I think the 2's are coming out.  He plays so rough and I have to tell him to be gentle to Nana.  We play hockey and make sand castles in his sand box.  He is playing soccer with Little Kickers and loves it.  He tells me all the time "Nana I kick the ball".  He loves sports.  It is amazing to see him sit and watch a baseball game.  His favorite player if you ask him is "Buster Posey" and then he will say "Matt Cain is Daddy's".  He is so sweet!

As for my health things are going along.  That's about all I can say.  I saw Dr. Schrier last Tuesday at Stanford.  He was happy about the numbers going down to 74 but said we still have a way to go.  He wants them at 26 or lower.  He increased the dosage of Cytoxan to 250mg per day.  I'm still not feeling good from Tuesday to Saturday and only feel good on Sunday and Monday.  It really sucks!  I hate the nausea, soreness and fatigue but I have no choice.  I will continue fighting because "life is so good right now".  I have never been more happy in my life than now.

Haven't been to the trailer for a few weeks.  The electric panel was shutting off and we were told it was very dangerous.  So we had it fixed last week and will go up next week on Thursday.  Mark is taking off Friday so we can go.  We have a birthday party on Saturday so we have to be back in Santa Rosa.  I miss my little place.  Our yearly Labor Day party at the lake is fast approaching.  I can't believe August is here and almost gone.

I planted so many tomatos this year and they are growing everywhere.  Mark teasing me about how small they are but I love cherry tomatos.  I eat them like candy.  He loves them too but would like bigger ones.  I did plant some Russian Purple Heirloim ones that are so good.  I use them to cook alot with especially in my morning eggs.  So good!!!!

Well for now I wish you much love and happiness in your life.  Celebrate each and every moment as though it will be your last.

Love,

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Debbie