Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Peace on Earth--- Please
The shopping is almost finished, the knitting is done, the lasagna is made, Christmas is almost here! There is an overwhelming sadness casting a shadow on the holidays this year, my heart breaks for the small Connection town of Newtown. This beautiful town is where my youngest sister lives with her husband and their four children, they are safe, but oh so sad. My heart goes out to everyone living in Newtown, especially those who have lost a loved one. When will this madness end?
Friday, December 7, 2012
Remember Me?
Hi all, sorry I have been out of touch for so long, 2 months to be exact.
First off, let me say it has been 7 months since Sarah's stem cell transplant. She looks amazing, and has been feeling great. I can't believe it has been a year since this journey began. Last December she was so sick she slept through Christmas, this year will be different, we have so much to celebrate.
October was a hard month for us, we went to see my Dad for his 83rd birthday, which ended up being his last. It is so hard to watch someone you love slowly disappear, and that is what Parkinson's disease did to my dad. My intelligent, witty, and loving father had been slowly disappearing over the past few years; I miss him everyday, but I am comforted by the fact that he is not suffering anymore. My amazing mom is strong as ever, committed to living life to the fullest and being present in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Thanks to "Super Storm Sandy," (no power for 2 weeks) I was fortunate to spend time at my dad's bedside, with my mom and sisters, reminiscing about childhood memories. I will treasure that time forever.
November brought us back home and back to reality. As Thanksgiving approached, we gave thanks for Sarah's health, and for all of our family, friends, and doctors who supported us through this difficult year. Sarah's most recent MRI (November 13) showed no changes, hooray! She will continue to have a "surveillance" MRI every 3 months for at least the next year. Doctor M also suggested that her port remain in for the year, and Sarah agreed, she wants to avoid getting stuck by needles at all costs!!
Sarah is looking forward to getting back to school in January. We went to the transfer student orientation at Ramapo College this week, and we were both very impressed. Her schedule is made, all the forms are handed in, move-in day is January 21st, and classes start on the 22nd! She is ready to go and get back to her life, not so sure about me, I know i have to let her go, but it will be hard!
Throughout all this time, I have been knitting my stress away! Several Christmas presents are done, and I finished a few commissioned orders. Lots more to do, so back to the rocking chair I go.
Be back soon, M
Just a few items, modeled by Sarah.
First off, let me say it has been 7 months since Sarah's stem cell transplant. She looks amazing, and has been feeling great. I can't believe it has been a year since this journey began. Last December she was so sick she slept through Christmas, this year will be different, we have so much to celebrate.
October was a hard month for us, we went to see my Dad for his 83rd birthday, which ended up being his last. It is so hard to watch someone you love slowly disappear, and that is what Parkinson's disease did to my dad. My intelligent, witty, and loving father had been slowly disappearing over the past few years; I miss him everyday, but I am comforted by the fact that he is not suffering anymore. My amazing mom is strong as ever, committed to living life to the fullest and being present in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Thanks to "Super Storm Sandy," (no power for 2 weeks) I was fortunate to spend time at my dad's bedside, with my mom and sisters, reminiscing about childhood memories. I will treasure that time forever.
November brought us back home and back to reality. As Thanksgiving approached, we gave thanks for Sarah's health, and for all of our family, friends, and doctors who supported us through this difficult year. Sarah's most recent MRI (November 13) showed no changes, hooray! She will continue to have a "surveillance" MRI every 3 months for at least the next year. Doctor M also suggested that her port remain in for the year, and Sarah agreed, she wants to avoid getting stuck by needles at all costs!!
Sarah is looking forward to getting back to school in January. We went to the transfer student orientation at Ramapo College this week, and we were both very impressed. Her schedule is made, all the forms are handed in, move-in day is January 21st, and classes start on the 22nd! She is ready to go and get back to her life, not so sure about me, I know i have to let her go, but it will be hard!
Throughout all this time, I have been knitting my stress away! Several Christmas presents are done, and I finished a few commissioned orders. Lots more to do, so back to the rocking chair I go.
Be back soon, M
Just a few items, modeled by Sarah.
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