Scripts & Scraps from a Survivor

I’m so amazed by all the support from all of you. From emails, cards and even an amazing fruit bouquet from my friend Lisa.  You all really know how to lift a person up. Thank you.  I’m still working on my plan of “how to beat cancer…again” (laughing)

 And thank goodness for Grammy’s.  A HUGE box arrived yesterday from my mom with presents for all of us.  It was mainly Matthew’s birthday gifts since he turned NINE (can you believe that - where did the time go) on Saturday but she also included gifts for Mari, Nicholas and ME!! :)  It was like Christmas and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I needed some time alone and the kids played for HOURS with their new treasures.  Thanks Mom!! (Matthew tried to call you yesterday on both your home and cell phone but he’s not very good at leaving a message so…..we’ll try again today)

I hope you all know HOW much your support means to me.  I always say that having cancer can be very lonely at times but you have all made this a much more positive experience for me so thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My friend Marilyn (another survivor) reminded me the other day that nothing has changed.  It still isn’t in my organs and two months ago, I didn’t even know about this trial and I was doing fine. I do have to admit that hearing that I wasn’t in the trial and then on Saturday morning that my tumor markers went up about 20+ points, I felt like I was knocked down.  I’m back to finding that fighting spirit in me. I KNOW I can do this and I have three kids that are counting on it.  Thanks Marilyn for being such a smart lady.

 Enough about cancer. I’m honestly sick of thinking and talking about it.  Yesterday, I finished my start jar (from the LOM class) and got to go to Matthew’s baseball game.  He is having a ball this summer on the second season team and they won the game 20 to 5!! :)  Tonight, he is the starting pitcher - first time ever. I’m so nervous for him but of course, I’m not telling him that.  You’ll find me at Holiday Park early with my camera to capture this moment!!

 Speaking of capturing moments. I have to tell you that the class kit from One Summer is AMAZING.  So many goodies in there and the directions from Kristi are so detailed.  I’m not sure if they sold out yet but you can check out Kristi’s blog here to see if they have some left if you are interested.

 I also signed up for the Get Inspired Crop.  I’ve heard from people that it’s one of the best crops they have been to and I’m excited to have something to look forward to.

 So, is anyone going to CHA in Chicago???  I would LOVE to go.  If you have an extra ticket that is just burning a hole in your pocket, please let me know. I’m even willing to spend my evening helping you out with whatever.  CHA is one of the trade shows for scrapbooking but you have to be with a manufacturer or a retailer to attend.  It’s been one of my dreams to go and I always think (right about this time of year) that I should start a scrapbooking website but I really think I’m better at buying scrapbooking supplies versus selling them (laughing)

 Well…that’s it from here. We are off to Walmart for a HUGE shopping trip.  I even cut out coupons!  I decided to turn it into a learning experience so Nicholas is responsible for the list and crossing things off, Matthew is reading the coupons and Mari has agreed to finding the items.  So…how long do you think this trip is going to take us???? (laughing) :)  I have a 2 page list so I’m thinking….two hours????

Anyways, I’ll update later but again, I can’t thank you all enough for your support. You really know how to make this girl feel special!!

Have a great day everyone.

Deb 

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