Sunday, August 26, 2012

Summer is Almost Over

Congratulations to Douglas Drafting and Douglas Painting Baseball Team!  2012 City Champions!  As you can see, Mark (Big) got a beer bath from the players.  It was so funny!

I'm so lucky to have those around me who truly believe and love me.  Life is so good!!!!

Nothing special has happen the last few weeks.  I finished another course of Cytoxan.  My numbers went up from 74 to 77 this past month.  It's so frustrating going through the chemo, sickness, being sore and tired and then the numbers do nothing.  I was hoping for a big jump down again but maybe this month.

Mark and I have not been to the lake house for almost 5 weeks.  We have been very busy on the weekends and then had more trouble with the electricity there.  Two weeks ago the outside electric pole got on fire and thank God Jeanie was there to stop it.  Well the fire chief would not turn on our electricity until we got certified by an electrician.  That didn't happen until 5 on Friday.  Too late to go and I felt really awful that day.  I told Mark that each month the week after taking Cytoxan I'm really in pain.  I just couldn't drive to the lake that night.

So this next weekend is the Big Weekend at the lake.  The owners of the park hire a DJ and we have a big BBQ with games for the kids.  Markie and Erin are coming up with my grandkids.  I'm so excited for little Markie to play in some of the games and play with the other kids.  It will be lots of fun.  I miss being up there.  I'm looking forward to spending more time there now that the electricity is completely fixed.  I love my little house.

Maxwell is settled in San Diego.  He has a job and is going to school.  He loves it there!  Matt and I are flying down there next month to spend 5 days with him.  Of course Mom will be cooking the whole time.  Max said just make him a few pots of spaghetti sauce.  It will be fun!

Well off to a BBQ at my neighbors.  Enjoy every moment!

Love,
Debbie

Friday, August 17, 2012

Busy Busy Busy these days!!!

First I want to show off my little guy and his soccer team at Little Kickers in Santa Rosa.  So cute!  He tells me when he comes back from playing that he kicked the ball and scored!  Where do you think he gets that from!  Markie is the little boy 3rd from the left.

Hailey is moving everywhere.  She is crawling and pulling herself up.  She is so sweet and she is finally recognizing me and that makes me smile.  Mark and Erin went on vacation to Lake Tahoe and Hailey and Markie love the pool.  She was looking out for her brother who pretends to be a shark!

Last Saturday was Anthony and Laura's wedding.  Wow that was so special!  It really took my breath away watching my nephew standing there waiting for his beautiful bride.  My brother gave a very lovely speech and there was not a dry eye in the place.  The cousins had a great time together.  We realize as a family how important it is to come together for special occasions and dinners.  Our next family dinner will be at the lake house.  That will be so much fun.

Started my monthly course of Cytoxan on Wednesday.  Feeling really really tired today.  Stanford increased the dosage to 250mg and its made me really tired.  I had a terrible day on Tuesday and Wednesday with alot of nausea.  I hate feeling that way.  Today no nausea but just the usual soreness and fatigue.  We were going to the lake but I'm just not up to it.  We also have a birthday party on Saturday for Todd and Sherrie Schapmire's grand daughter so we would have to come back early anyway.  There's always next week.


This says it all!!!!

Love,
Debbie

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Hailey Bug 8 months old

 HAILEY 8 MONTHS

HAILEY BUG GOING FOR A SWIM

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Quote to Live By

 EVERY MOMENT IS A GIFT!!!



SO TRUE!!!





I LIVE MY LIFE EACH DAY BY THIS QUOTE!  SOMETIMES ITS HARD BUT I HAVE SO MUCH!


I thought about this blog I have written for the last 4 years since having my heart transplant.  I realized that it will be here even when I'm gone and it will be something my family, friends, grand kids can read and look at pictures and know in their hearts how much I fought to be with them.  I have really enjoyed writing and sharing moments with everyone.

love,
Debbie

Monday, August 6, 2012

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,

IMPORTANT MESSAGES TO LIVE BY





Debbie