December 20, 2008 A day to Celebrate!

Happy Birthday to my son Myles. He turns 17 today. We also celebrated my mother in laws 80th birthday! A time to be thankful.

My trip to the doctors was good one. He was pleased with my CAT SCAN Results. The liquid around my lung is gone. The spots have not grown, but they did find one more. He is thinking it was covered my liquid and that is why we could not see it. So we will continue with treatments for a couple more months. Hopefully we will work towards the pills only. We will just have to wait and see.

My brother in law just went to remove some more sin cancer around his ear. He also had to get some teeth pulled. the plate tht they put in coused teeth to shift. the man has been through so much. He is one strong person.

Jac is home from school. Finished her finals. She is working at sellling watches. She doesn't get a day off from now until the day after Christmas.... She has it so rough haahahah. She is a big help around her though...

Myles almost got all his finals,but the snow canceled two of them. He will take them when he gets back. He is also working until the day after Christmas. He is still playing hockey and has been moved to defense. He seems to like it. He is 17 and thinks his crefew should be moved to 1:00. We will be talking about that one. I sure did love the laws curfew 12:00 it made life alot easier.

Matt is trying to hunt as much as he can. He did get one deer this year. It is place for him to go and blow of steam. Thanks to Jane and Tom for allowing him to use your property.

Grandma is in for the next couple of months. I am busy trying to plan her 94th birthday party. A day of making stuffed animals to donate to the young and the old. A dedication bithday party we are calling it. Making memories is what is all about.

Christmas had to change this year> Because of the cold my family could go out a cut a real tree. A tradition we have done for 20 years with our family. A 44 year tradition with my mom and dad. So my family had to enjoy my pink tree. Yes you read right it is a Pink Christmas tree. Look you can see a picture of it.

One of the teachers from school got married last week-end. I did get to to go. It was a beautiful wedding. We had a great time. Some pictures to see.

I also forgot to introduce you to a new member of the family. Introducing Gianna. She is Stephanie's new baby girl..

Well that is all the news I can think of right now. My hands are tingling so I guess it is time to end.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Remember to

Live, Love Laugh often....

Julie

Happy Day After Thanksgiving

To all my Wonderful Family and Friends,



Just a note of thanks to all of you... I have a lot to be truly thankful for.... Life hasn't been easy this last year, but we have made it.



So I have 2 down and four more to go, I think.. This time around the side effects are a little different. But I am trying to manage it. I am able to work and that is a blessing. I enjoy getting out and it sure beats staying home. I am tired and I hate the cold. Are the two worst of the side effects. Doc won't give me a prescription for a warmer climate during my week side effects of chemo. Maybe I should make a wish... Ok, ok, ok I will stop complaining, I should be glad I won't lose my hair this time around. So there is always a brighter side to life.
Ok enough rambling...

Family is good. Grandma is down from Lewiston. Settled in at my mom and dads for the next few months.. Thanksgiving was very nice. Food, memories and love what else could one ask for.

Jac and Myles both started work today for the holidays. Working at Partridge Creek selling watches. So life is good.... Jac will be home December 13th for the holiday break. Myles is playing hockey and made Captain of his team. I am hoping to be able to go see him play soon.

Matt is almost finished with the Den, the one that was a year in the making.. He is trying real hard to pick up the slack. He did get to go hunting and shot a buck with his bow and arrow. It was his first time for that. The deer hung in our back yard for 5 days. I wonder what our neighbors think.

Well for whoever is still reading my blog, I will try and keep you updated a little more ofter. Life is just a little slow right now. Next Cat-Scan is the second week in December. So I will post right before the holidays. For now I will sign off with my favorite saying..

LIVE LOVE LAUGH OFTEN.......

JUlie

P.s. I need to thank Macmanaman, the Campbells. the Tilotti's and the Sieradzki family for the dinners they brought this month. It sure did make my life easier.

October 18, 2008 Happy Sweetest Day... Wishing it was a sweet day.

Well here goes for those who are still reading my blog..... ITS BACK.........

The cancer now has moved to my right lung. They found 2 small spots and some fluid around the lung. So its back to chemo I go.. First time will be at Karmonos and then I can go back to Weisberg. I will be getting chemo every 3 weeks. So the good news is that it won't be every week. But, I am also going to try chemo in a pill form. I will take 5 pills every day for 2 weeks and be off of them for 1 week. Hopefully I will be able to handle this. I am hoping I can stay working and manage a somewhat normal life. We will see.

I ask again for your love, prayers and help to get me and my family through this again one more time..

Update on my brother-in-law, the one I am sharing this journey with. He just had another surgery on his jaw. the jaw didn't heal correctly the first time so they had to go and make some adjustments. He also had some cancer in his scalp. I am not quiet sure how they took care of that. I just know he had surgery on Friday. Life sure is funny...

Everyone else is just plugging along and trying to handle our new adventure. Jac finally started a new job and Myles just ended his summer job. He is off looking for a new one. We can only hope he finds one. We are trying to sell Myles's truck. Life is busy.

So as the plan stands I start Chemo on Halloween day. So I will keep you posted on how things went.

Enjoy your day with your Sweetie and keep me in your prayers. I love you!

Remember to LIVE, LOVE AND LAUGH OFTEN
JULIE

September 6, 2008 LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST!

Good Day Everyone,

Yes, yes ,yes I know it has been a very long time since I wrote, but I have busy catching up on life!

Everyone is know back at school and life just got busier....... Jac is back at MSU same apartment complex just a different floor. Here is her address for those who have asked for it and I haven't given it to you: 135 Collingwood East Lansing, Mi 48823 Apt. 23. She is settling in and looking for a job. When she went back up this year she found out she didn't have a job!! UGHHHHH!!!! So she is out pounding the street. We can only hope and pray she finds one soon.....

Myles is back at DeLaSalle, trying out for hockey and still working at the boat docks. He keeps himself busy... He sure was busy this summer: Arizona, Lake City and North Carolina... Oh to be young again.

Our family has decided to help out one of my old friends from the Day Care Center. They need someone to take in their son every other week , as they try to sell their house in Petosky. It is a long story. Their son started DeLaSalle and is playing hockey, so him and Myles get along great. Devon is a great kid and so far so good.. They are a wonderful family were happy to help out.

Know for me, I am back to work and trying to get the hang of being back to work, keeping up the house and taking care of myself. Right now everything is going good for me. My PET SCAN came back with 4 small "hot" spots. We are going to keep an eye on them through the CAT SCANS, in which I am doing one every 6-8 weeks. So we will just continue to pray that they do not grow anymore. Other than that I feel fine and my hair is finally growing. It is gray and kinda of wavy. Yes, of course I had to but a dye it. I need help from Jane, because when I dyed my hair it came out orangy red. So know thanks to Jane my hair is black.

Well that is all for know I promise to keep you posted. I don't have a CAT SCAN schedule as of right now, but my next doctors appointment is Sept. 24th, and then I will know when I go for my next SCAN.

So as always
LIVE,LOVE LAUGH........
JULIE

July 19, 2008 The Finish Line!!!

Yes it is 5:25 A.M. and I am writing to tell you all that I am finally finished with CHEMO! Yeah! Jac and Myles went with me. They got to see me ring the bell. The bell is for patient who finish up there treatments. It was very emotional and uplifting at the same time. I am glad they were there to see it. At home streamers, balloons and flowers awaited me. Thanks to my family and the Cesul family .



I was really sick after this one, I did end up having to go to the Harper Hospital on Thursday Night, because I had a fever of 103. Did some test and drew some blood. I believe it was a throat infection, but we will know for sure on Monday. I am on some heavy duty antibiotics.



We leave for our family vacation today. I am so looking forward to it... Sorry Jane and Jenny you had to do all the shopping this year. We will be gone for a week. My parents are coming in to take care of Maxine and the house.



I did manage to get away with the girls for a couple of days of shopping. Good times, good memories and lots, and lots of laughs. Yes, I did rest a lot.



Thanks again all of you for the prayers and cards. They sure did help me through this rough road of life. I am forever grateful. I promise to keep you updated, I go to the doctors on July 30.



Well I better get some rest before we leave, since I couldn't sleep knowing I didn't update the blog.



Remember to LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH ONE DAY AT A TIME

JULIE

June 25 The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Hello Everyone,

We finally got the news we have been waiting for.... My last chemo is set for July 16th. so I have one BIG ONE left and TWO SMALL Ones.... I can do it, I keep telling myself... Matt and I were so excited when we heard the news. The doctor said he is so pleased with my CAT SCAN results and my progress. My CA125 count is down from 225 to 12.. YEAH!!! I will have to go back every month for blood work and see the doctor every other month, with a CAT SCAN every 2-3 months. I can handle that...

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has prayed, cooked, cleaned, sent a card, gift, or sent a good thought my way! I wouldn't have been so strong without all of you. So everyone take a bow. You deserve it. My applause goes out to each and everyone of you!

Myles is do home Saturday and Jacqueline is do home next Saturday so we can celebrate the good news as a family. I sure do miss them both. We hope to do something fun as a family in August.

Here is a new picture of me and my girlie friends.... Angie, Sheri, me, Crystal and Lori...

Yes everyone that is me.... in the middle. Do you like?????

Sorry Jane you left too early....

To see the new me you will never know where and when I will show up!!!

Well that is all for know. If there is any other news I will keep you updated..... My next doctors appointment is July 30th....

But for know remember to....

LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH ONE DAY AT A TIME.......

JULIE

June 14th... Relay for Life.....

I am trying really hard to be knowledgeable about getting the pictures right.. But it isn't working.. Here are some of the bags that were finally lite at the last Relay for life... Even that night the some of the bags caught on fire... We will have to practice some other ways so that I don't lose any bags. It was a very emotional walk, but I was glad I did it twice. Thanks to everyone one who purchased a bag or a star. Thanks to Grace and Susan for inviting me to attend. Next year I hope I can do more.

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This last Chemo was really hard on me. but I will survive. I just thought as time went on it would get easier, but that is not the case they tell me.. Oh well I will just roll with the punches. I thank God everyday for the love and support everyone is giving me.. Thanks mom and dad for being here for me during the rough times.

Well Jac is still in Italy and having the time of her life. We are missing he sooo much. She will be home soon I keep telling myself. Myles takes off for his second home this week to Arizona. Matt and I will just be home here in Michigan. As we pray that he doesn't lose his job to all the cuts that they are doing at Ford. Please pray that doesn't happen...

School finally is out and I got to say good-bye to all my students. I was so glad I didn't get sick. I am so thankful for Amy the stand in teacher, she did a great job with the students. They were a good group of kids. My room is all packed and ready to get cleaned for next year. Hopefully I will be there in September. I will be reminding my doctor that I MUST be back to work by then.

Father's day was a memorable one. I believe all dads were happy with their gifts and the time they spent with their families.

Coming up is the CAT-Scan and a mini chemo. Busy with every day stuff... Gardening, cleaning, seeing friends and walking with Jenny, (I need to get her ready for her big 3 Day cancer walk). We are walking an hour a day. I will let you know what fundraiser events she has planned and you can let me know which ones you would like to join us in... she has bowling, casino night and euchre planned. So as soon as I get the dates I will let you know.

My brother-in-law Greg is coming along. All went well with his 5 day radiation. Now we must p wait and pray that it everything went well.

Well that is all for now.. Please keep me in your prayers and continue to read the blog... even though you don't post on it, like you should, I know you are reading it and like it.. (because you tell me you do)! So I will keep you posted as the news comes in...

Have a great day and remember to

LIVE.. LOVE.... LAUGH ONE DAY AT A TIME

JULIE