Lets do it Again!

I finally have some details for you...

On July 18th I start the trail study. I will need to be downtown at Karmanos for 10 hours. They need to moniter my progress. Matt is going with me. The next day, Tuesday I need to go back for 5 hours. Don't know what they are going to do, but I will be there. Then the following Monday, July 25th I need to go back for 5 hours again. After that it will be just on Mondays for about 2-3 hours.

There is no end date to the medication. As long as I can tolerate it and it is doing some good I can stay on the drug. They have me schdule for another CatScan later in August along with another eye exam.

The waiting is the hardest. They don't know if I will have any side effects because on six othe people have had this drug. Kinda of scarey.

Everybody is doing good here at the house. We still need prayers for my brother-in-law he goes in for surgery today. Has infection in his jaw. Not doing good, but he is a fighter..

Thats all I know for now. I promise to keep you posted on how I am tolerating the drug. Wish me luck...

I am in it to win it.....

Love you,
Julie

Back by Popular Demand

Hello,

A few people keep asking me if I have my blog up and running. They have asked me if I could so they can keep better tabs on me. So I guess I will try it again.

So here it goes.. This is what is happening...

Went to a Karmanos downtown to a clinical study called Phase I. It is a program with experimental drugs and you have to meet all the criteria to fit in the program. We were getting ready to sign the forms, when the doctor came back from looking over my last CAT SCAN. He found a tumor on my lower spine. So off to get a MRI and radiation treatments. I need 10 treatments and then I have to wait 2 weeks then we can contact the Phase I doctors and see where we go from there.

So Tuesday I started my first of the ten days of radiation. All is good. Just a little bit tired. So as soon I find out more I will be posting the results.

My patio is in and the landscape is almost finished. I just cant wait until it is done. When it gets done I will post pictures.

The rest of the family is doing fine... Jacs working, Myles working... Its a good thing.. Hopefully Matt will be back on days soon.

Thanks for the prayers, cards and love.

My new saying for this next journey is

I AM IN IT TO WIN IT! (with a little help from my family and friends)
Love ya,
Julie

HAPPY NEW YEAR....2010

Happy New Year to Everyone who is still reading... This is our new edition to our family. Matt's nephew Brandon's daughter Ella. She is sooo cute. We enjoy seeing her every chance we can.

Santa Greg was good to his girls.

I can't believe it has been 2 years since this journey has begun... I also can't believe there are people still reading this blog. I haven't really been updating because things haven't changed much.

I am still going to Weisburg every 3 weeks to get treatments and still taking pills for two weeks. The doctor did decrease the pill intake to 3, because I couldn't handle 5 of them.. CAT SCANS are still every 3 months. My next one is scheduled for the end of the month. Hope everything stays the same. The last two have been good. So thanks for all the prayers and concerns. I did get the Doctor to see me only every 6 weeks, instead of every 3. Thank God for that. It was getting old seeing him so often. I almost got him where I want him. I hate breaking in a new doctor. He really likes to follow the rules. And you know me I hate following the rules.

Well December has come and gone. We had a busy month.... A wine tasting party. That was a blast. Thanks to my cousin Matt... he got everyone a little tipsy... but we learned alot and laughed alot. Myles turned 18 years old.. He celebrated his birthday with his uncles and grandmother. Christmas was at our house. Food was great thanks to Matt. I am sure glad he can cook. We played a new gift exchange game. We all had a blast. So I can say that I am done with parties for a while.

It has been great having Jac home for the holidays. She has been a great help. She celebrated the New Year in Chicago with her friends. Myles had to work. Matt and I babysat for my niece. We celebrated with friends... (we were teased about being grandparents... I can sure wait for that. )

Well life is good. Nothing really to write about. I promise if any big things come up I will keep ya posted.

Remember to

LIVE LOVE LAUGH OFTEN>>>>

Julie

Summer is Over!!!!

September 9. 2009

Well I am back to work. Geting to know all the new kids is a challenge, but it is fun. Meet with my NEW doctor a couple of weeks ago. I think I will like him and his nurse. For now on all my treatments and visits will be done at Weisberg Center. I am truely happy about that.
I went for my first doctor/chemo appointment. Guess What I was done in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Worlds Record..... The CAT-SCAN showed that there is fluid around the upper right lung. I will need to do CAT-SCANS every month now to make sure the fluid doesn't get bigger. For now I can stay on the maintence Chemo plan and hopefully it stays the same.

So keep the prayers coming...

Jac is back at school completing her last year at MSU.... She graduates in May... YEAH>
She is working on campus in the advertising office there. Her new apartment is beautiful. She just loves it there. Her new address is 314 MAC apt. 304 E. Lansing MI 48823, She enjoys getting mail. So drop her line when you can.

Myles is also completing his last year at DeLaSalle. Yes I have two kids graduating this year. But it is ALL ABOUT MYLES this Year!!!!! He is working still at the boat docks and playing house hockey for a former coach. Life is good for Myles.

Thanks to our wonderful friend Jon he did Myles's graduation pictures. They are so cool... You will just have to wait and see them... Save the date for his party: Friday, June 25th!!


Matt is working and trying to get more fishing in whenever he can. He has been so supportive with everything. I thank God everyday for him.

Everything else is the same. Thanks to everyone who is still reading the blog.. Whenever I get more news I will post it for you to continue reading.

Remember
LIVE LOVE LAUGH OFTEN
Julie

Status Quo

Hello to Everyone who is still reading my blog,





As I keep running into people they say they are reading my blog. I haven't wrote anything because I didn't think people were still catching up on me.. I know you all care and pray for me, so I will update you...





NOTHING HAS CHANGED!! Everything is the same... CAT-SCAN came back the same, which is a good thing. So I will continue with Chemo every 3rd week.. and my pills. Side effects are minimum. I will be getting a new doctor. My doctor is leaving the practice to go to Georgia. I met my new doctor at the end of the month. Hopefully he can put up with me.





Jac is still in California. She is doing a NON PAID internship in advertising. She says she will be home around Aug. 7th. I sure do miss her. Myles is still working at the boat dock and playing hockey. Matt is working and trying to get on the boat as much as we can. This weather stinks...

Thanks to everyone who helped with the RELAY For LIFE WALK.. I really appreciate all that you did.. Look for new events to help me raise money for the walk.. (Road Rally, Euchre party and a purse party are just a few of the events I hope to do).

My trip with the girls to Napa Valley was GREAT!!! We had a super time. Thanks to my Yellow Rose Friends for making it a time to remember. You guys are the best.






Keep the prayers coming for my brother-in-law Greg. His throat cancer came back. He sure is a fighter. He is home resting and trying to get his strength up. My mother in-law is home from rehab, she fell and broke her arm.. What a long recovery she had.
We have been busy keeping the family togther. But other than that life is pretty much the same.. I will be busy for the next few eeks: going to Florida with Jenny and her sisters then up north with my family to celebrate my moms birthday, a baby shower, birthday parties and teaching summer school.. But that is it.

Enjoy the summer and keep the prayers coming

As always....
LIVE LOVE And LAUGH OFTEN

JULIE

As I get more news I will keep you updated.

Doing a Little Dance!

Hello,

Just a quick update for those who are still keeping up with me. The doctor said everything looks good. The CAT-SCAN hasn't changed. I start my maintenance Chemo on the 15th of May. He says I shouldn't have any side effects. We will see. I feel great and I am doing good.

I leave for a much needed vacation this Wednesday. Heading to California with my girlie friends... I can't wait.

I wanted to say thank-you to all that have kept me in your prayers. I couldn't have made it this far with out your love and support.

Everything on the home front is going smooth. Myles is leaving for Boston with his cousin and uncle for quick vacation. Jac comes home from college this week. YEAH! Another year done. WOW! Matt is hunting and fishing and enjoying the outdoor life... The family room is finally done... I just love it...

LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Thanks to my family for putting up with me. I know this year has been hard on all of you too, but we will survive.

I will update you all with some pictures of my trip and how the maintence chemo went at the end of the month.

Prayers Needed:
Lisa Perkins for her loss of her father
Paulette who has had heart surgery. (she just got done fighting cancer now this)
A teacher at school who is going through some rough medical times..

UPCOMING DATES:
EUCHRE FUND RAISER MAY 30TH. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY
BAGS FOR SALE FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE WALK $10.00 (Mom you forgot yours)
Relay for Walk June 13th for any one who wants to walk with (times to come).

Have to go and finish packing...
Remember to

LIVE LOVE LAUGH
Julie

March 18, 2009 Sunshiny Days are Coming Soon!

Just got back from the doctors. My last BIG CHEMO is this Friday..... YEAH!!!!
My next CAT-SCAN is scheduled for Easter week. Along with a doctors appointment and my first round of maintance chemo. Maintance chemo will take place every 3 weeks, which will be like a mini-chemo. The infusion will last only 10 minutes. Then I will take 5 pills a day for 2 weeks. (just like I am doing now). So it is good news, as long as my CAT-SCAN stays the same. So power of prayer is still needed.... Keep it up..I need you guys..

Well enough about me....
Myles is done with hockey and is waiting for the boat docks to re-open for the season. He has joined a gym to keep him in shape. Spring hockey starts in mid-April. He sure does miss playing. Thank god Devon is here to keep Myles busy. (remember he is our boarder we have every other week). Myles will be going on a spiritual retreat next week. They say all the boys come home enjoying their experience they had there. Other then that Myles is good..

Jac just got over being sick. She was home for a week. Then she worked her whole spring break up at school. She is still looking for a paid internship. Hopefully something will come soon. She has counted the days until school is done and where she can come home and be with us!!!

Matt is plugging along. Getting ready for the boating season to start. But he has alot of boat maintance to do.

I will be doing the Relay for Life Walk again this year. As soon as I get more info on it I will pass it along to you. I do know for sure I will be selling the bags again. They are the ones you decorated and we used at the night walk last year. The cost is $10. So as soon as I get the information I will post it.

That is all I know for now! Sorry it took me so long to post. But I am swamped at work and at home. Keep the prayers coming....

Remember to
LIVE.... LOVE....LAUGH
Julie

P>S> I am hoping to make it to the new Netties with as many friends who want to go to celebrate my last BIG ROUND OF CHEMO..... I am looking at April 25th!! What do you think... Blog me back and let me know if you are in.... Enjoy

February 7th. Positive Thoughts Needed...

Good Day to all my Readers,

The day is sunny and that is a plus for Michigan weather. Just a quick update to let you know what is going on in my life. I haven't been able to get Chemo for the last two rounds. Blood counts low and having strept throat doesn't help. The break has been nice, I won't lie to you about that. A little scary though.

Needing lots of prayers for the 18th of February when I go for another Cat Scan. We are hoping the spot haven't grown and there is no fluid around my lungs. On the 25th I see the Doc for our next round of attack. Whatever it will be I am ready for it, because I know I have all of your support behind me... That is enough about me... I will give you a quick family update, because you know our life around here is never dull.

Matts Mom and Dad celebrated their 80th birthday. The family had a fabulous brunch at Mac and Rays over the holidays. Great times and memories was what it was all about.

Grandmas 95th birthday party was exciting. She had a wonderful time making those stuffed animals for the kids at Children's Hospital. I also think her company had a great time too. The weather was not the best, but everyone came who said they were coming. As you can see from the pictures below, we made 17 animals... A time my grandma will never forget..

Myles and Matt went up to Marquette for hockey. I received a call from Matt on Friday night that Myles, who is on defence got a HAT TRICK!!!!!! GO MYLES!!!! I am so proud of him. He has worked really hard. He has always played offense. I wish I was there to have seen it... Too long of a bus ride for me.. Plus I was sick..

Jac came home to take care of me. Instead I was the one taking care of her. She got the flu. Isn't that nice. Oh well. We watched movies all day.. She just need some love from her mom.

Prayers are also need for Matt's mom. She is having trouble breathing and has been in the hospital. she is home now and slowly trying getting better.

Also prayers are need for my mom. I just found out she had fallen a couple weeks ago and her knee has been bothering her. She had a MRI done and she needs to go to another doctor to find out what she is wrong. I am hoping nothing too serious.

So as you say your prayers for me add those people also,


I will keep you updated as soon as I receive some news.

Remember to LIVE... LOVE... LAUGH... OFTEN......

julie

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

June 3RD, Waiting for the sunshine......

I know it has been awhile since I last did an update.... But life is going along.....
Here are some pictures of Ross's Rock Star Birthday Party! Thank you Ashlee for the Kick-Ass boots. They sure were a hit.. Everyone wants to borrow them...

Tom couldn't get enough of the boots... Don't Tom and Jane look great.. Rock on!!!!

Well were do I begin... Lacrosse is over with and we are waiting on Hockey to begin. But first Myles must make a trip back to his second home in Arizona. He leaves on June19th. Also, he began working at the boat docks. I don't know how many boats will be going out, but at least he has a job to pay for gas and insurance. School is almost over for him. Now on to 11th grade. Where does the time go..????

Now for Jac's news.... she is off in Italy and having the time of her life. Everyday is a new adventure. If you would like to hear about her trip she too has a blog..... www.mysummerinitaly.blogspot.com You can send your comments, concerns and love to her. She would love to hear from you all.

Matt was real sick over the week-end. I had to play nurse, he was an ok patient. He is trying to get a lot of things done around the house and trying even harder to get the boat home so he can get it in the water.

Last but not least my update.. I On May 28th I didn't get another big Chemo, because my numbers were just a tiny bit low. But I did manage to get 2 big ones back to back, so that was the first for that. I am schedule for a Cat-Scan on the 19th and a doctors appointment on the 24th to see how things are going. The doctor did give me good news and said I could take a week off for our family vacation in July. I am sooooooooo happy about that. We finally got some of the St. Angela families to experience my favorite restaurant Netties.. The food and company was excellent.... The place even made us rice balls, my favorite. Now the the secret place is out. My mom and dad are up north helping out my grandma with the spring set-up. I am hoping I can get up and see her real soon. Work is almost finished and I have been trying to get there Mondays and Tuesdays, just to do some small things, nothing to crazy. I sure do miss working. My niece had her baby shower this week-end and I did make it to the Tom Petty concert (without Matt he was too sick to go). I will be walking this week-end for the Relay for Life again. I am hoping to have give my bags lite up. Pray for good weather. I will post the bags on my next blog. They are so beautiful. The month of June is a busy one, graduations, reunion gathering, banquet, bunco nights, cards, dance recital, father's day, cat-scan and last but not least Chemo treatments....

Well that is all for now...

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

JULIE

P.S. Say a pray for my brother-in-law Greg he begins his intense radiation on Wednesday, twice a day for five days.....

May 17,2008 Getting By!

Here is my new saying:
Live with a heart full of dreams
Love from the depth of your soul
And embrace every moment of laughter....

My niece Ashlee bought me a necklace of Live, Love Laugh and that was the saying on the box. I just loved it. I thought I would share it with you all.



Well I finally completed Round 4 of Chemo. Mom and Dad were with me for the week. Nothing is better than someone taking care of you! Thanks mom and dad. I appreciate all that you do!!!

The count down is on EIGHT more days and Jac leaves for Italy. I am happy on one hand and extremely sad on the other. I will miss her sooooo much. But I know she will have the time of her life. Six weeks is not to long, but not seeing her for that long is going to be hard. We are going to spend this last week together doing girlie stuff, nails, movies, shopping, eating and Chemo.

Myles has started his summer job at the boat docks this last week. Finally, he can afford the gas for his truck. It has been a long winter. He has only one Lacrosse game left. Then on to hockey in June. Got to keep that boy busy.

A late Happy Birthday goes out to Ashlee (matt's niece) and Jenna who turned 21 ( my girlfriend Sheri's oldest). Boy does that make me feel old. We have one of the girls old enough to go out with us. Come on Yellow Roses we need to take her out with us and show her how it is done. (Yeah right we are lucky if we make it to 12:00 p.m.

Tonight our good friend Ross turns the big 40!!! We are going to party like Rock Stars. I will post some pictures on the next blog! Hopefully people will dress the part tonight.

I have started to go into work on Monday and Tuesday's from 9-12. Just volunteering my services. Helping out were I am needed. I am looking forward to dinner with the teachers on Monday night. It looks like there is 14 of us going. I am so blessed to have great friends.

The family room is starting to shape up. Matt, John and my dad put in the sub floor. Matt will paint the room this week-end. And hopefully the rocks on the fireplace will go up in about a week or so. Then the rest is up to Ross to wire us up. I am praying that this room gets done by Memorial Week-end, because it is time for BOATING season. I am in need of the water and hot weather.

My next Doctors appointment is May 27th. We will wait and see what the Doc has to say. Trying to get a handle on the side effects. This last time has slowed me up. I need to stay close to home. I am so grateful my parents were here to help out.

Matt is looking for a someone to walk with. I can't walk as fast as him. So let him know if you are willing and able. He must start exercising because of his sugar level isn't doing the greatest. So if anyone is up to the challenge of getting my husband to walk, please, please step right up. I need your help.....

Speaking of help our Church needs help for their Summerfest. Gerri, Debbie and I are in charge of gift baskets. So if you have anything that you would like to donate: gift cards, sporting event tickets, or any new items let me know. We will be putting together as many baskets as we can. I would appreciate any help we can get.

Well that is about all that is happening here. I truly would love to hear from you, so leave me a line on the blog. Look for Jac's blog of Italy soon to come. I will post the blog site as soon as she gets it up and going. That is how I will be able to see what she is up to.

Remember to Live, Love, Laugh one day at a time.....
Julie

May 1, 2008 Think Spring

I am singing for my supper! Lori Rocks!!!!!

Mike is giving it a try!!! The beat goes on with Sally!

The back up singers are rockin' the house! Ronald beats to his on tune!!!

Rock and Roll Band Night!!!

The gang got to together at Lori and Kevin's house. We had a great time. Look out American Idol here we come..... Hahahah

I finally completed Round 3 of Chemo.... Yeah!!!!! Things down at Karmanos went pretty smooth. I think they were warned about my sister. My CT Scan came back good. Things are looking good. Doc says I can start volunteering at the school for a couple of hours. Yeah!!! Getting a little restless. He still wants to keep me on Chemo for six months. But now all my treatments will be at Weisbergs, and I will only go down to Karmonos for my doctors appointments. The visits were just to long with my treatments. So I am happy about that.

We had some out of towners for a visit last week-end Jon and Lisa who live in Indian River. We had to take them to Netties for dinner. They just loved it.. Thanks for the visit and the pie.

Dinners by the ST. Anglea family has come to an end. I want to thank you all for helping me out sooooo much. We really appreciated all that you did. Yes Geri Krause you still owe me a dinner from Lou's Pizza, if we can ever get there when their opened. Plus the Switalski family owes me one dinner from Paul's. So I will let you know when I want the food!!!
Family Update...

Jac is finally done with school. She is staying up there working until May 17th. Then she will come home and get ready for her study abroad program to Italy. She will be gone for SIX WEEKS, what am I going to do with out her. I sure an going to miss her.

Myles is working hard at Lacrosse and at school. Hopefully his job at the boat docks start real soon. He has run out of gas money.

We are still working on the family room. We bought the stones and the mantel. The floor has been ordered. Maybe by the middle of May that room will be the way we want it.... Son as that room is done we can get the boat in the water. I can't wait to take the boat out of the well and park out and watch the sunsets. That will be my stress release.

My Relay for Cancer walk is tomorrow. I want to thank all of you who bought a bag, a star or donated money. I really appreciate all your support. Your are the GREATEST. I will try and take pictures of the event and post them on the next blog. I don't know what I would do without your love and support. All you guys are my rock....

I received a real inspirational gift this week. It came from the Schultz family (St. Angela) . The gift was The Clinging Cross, a wooden cross that goes in the palm of your hands. I used it during my chemo treatment. It most of worked. If you want to see on go to "not so plan jane gifts". There you can see my new cross. Thank you so much I love it.

Remember to Live, Love, Laugh...... one day at a time.......

Julie

April 18th. Ups and Downs of Chemo....

Hello Everyone,

Here are some pictures of the Mother Daughter Banquet I went to. My mother-in-law takes us girls every year. I just wanted to take my mom and grandma this year. We had a wonderful time together.

The first picture is a doll from my teacher friend Christine. Isn't she the cutest thing. She is called "Comfort" from the wish Sister series from Hallmark. Her saying goes like this Something got you down? C'mon now. Don't let it! You're card for! (And don't you forget it!) the wish Sisters... making the world a better place one magical wish at a time! How great is that. She is just so cute.... Thanks Christine.


Once again I couldn't get Chemo because of some low numbers. This time was the Absolute Neutrophil Count. No clue what it is or what it does... I just know I couldn't get Chemo.

This time at Karmanos was a nightmare. We got there at 9:15 a.m. and didn't get home until 5:30 p.m. (and we just got a mini). I am so glad I get to go to Weisberg for almost all of them.

CT-Scan on the 25th. Doc wants to find out how things are going. I don't know how things can change since I only have had 2 rounds of Chemo. But who knows I am new at this stuff. I go on the April 30th to find out the results and try for round 3 of Chemo. My sister is going with me on this day. So Karmanos watch out!!

Just to let you know I need you all to add my brother-in-law, Greg, back on the Prayer Chain. The bad Cancer is back!!!! He is schedule for surgery on April 25th. Life sometimes just plains SUCKS... But, we will keep fighting the fight.

I was grateful for my mom to be with me again this week, even though it was just a Mini. She sure is a lot of help. thanks Dad for getting some of my summer furniture out. I just love being out doors

We went to Lansing yesterday for Lacrosse and to see Jac. This was my first road trip. My parents, Chelsea, Dawn and Ashlee went with us. Maryjo and her family met us there. We even got to go to lunch at Jac's place of work. We sure did have a great time. Myles team won in case you were wondering.

Kudos goes to the St. Angela families who are wonderful to keep feeding us: The Decks, Badali's ,the Saladke and the Sieradzki family. We sure are blessed. Thanks again....

Just to let you know I finally got the bags($10) and the stars ($1) for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. I will be walking on May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. and going back at 9:30 p.m. to see the bags lite up. It is at the Warren Community Center. If you are interested please let me know. I need all bags, stars and money by April 30th. Thanks for your support to those who have already helped me out.

Keep the prays and the cards coming they sure do help. For those who write on my blog THANK YOU!!! It means a lot to me. It is great hearing from you all. It gives me something to do. Keep it up. And for those who just read and don't post a comment shame on you!!!!

Thanks to the Iovan and Sortman family for the flowers this week. They sure are pretty.

Remember to Live, Love, Laugh one day at time....

Julie

April 5, 2008 To More Beautiful Week-ends

Ok people pretend this stick person can dance. I couldn't up load the video of this women dancing. So use your imagination and make the stick women dance.... It's beautiful women month! And all my girlie friends are beautiful... so here's to you. ( sorry men maybe next month will be for you).



Life is good. This chemo round was a whole lot better. Just a few side effects, but we are working on them.



We are keeping busy with Myles and his lacrosse. I am glad he has something to occupy his time. (Plus we have something to do!)



Thanks to the dinner crew this week you guys are truly amazing: McGillen's, Sieradzki's and the Swiltalski's. We sure do appreciate all that you do. thank you to all the St. Angela Families that helped me through the difficult months. I do believe the road is going to go smoother from now on. I have faith and lots of people praying for me. Thanks to our friends from up north the Steele family that brought over a breakfast dish. It was great!



This week we stayed close to home. I did get out and played Euchre and won!!!!!



New friends and old friends stopped by to check on me. I am so glad we have so many wonderful friends.



I soon will be calling on you guys to take me to my treatments now that they got all the bugs taking care of. Jacqueline did get to be with me on the last round with Matt and his sister Kim. That was a nice surprise. Plus, Linda and Cheryl (teachers from school), had the pleasure of taking me on Friday to remove the "Sh,, Bag". Thanks guys for taking me.

I am asking for my wonderful support people to add Greg (my brother-in-law) to your prayers this week as he is waiting on test results. We are hoping that the cancer has not come back. He has been through a lot. Greg, I know you are cancer free, your truly an amazing person. Please keep up the faith and you will get through this . ( I know it didn't come back because this is my 6 months to be the Queen. You had your year to be the King. So I have got the throne now. So be gone with you!)

Enjoy your week.. I have a class on Monday on how to take of myself during this time. Plus I am going into work to celebrate reading month and find out the winners who raised the most pennies for patients. The winners are going to Olive Garden, I think I will go with them. Hey, Linda schedule it on a Monday or a Tuesday. We also have Lacrosse and we are going to try and watch one of Myles friends Padraic play Rugby on Friday. Oh I forgot to add the dry wall person is coming on Monday. We sure are busy this week....

Thanks for the cards, emails and prayers, they truly help me since I am stuck at home and can't work. I love you all.

Remember to Live, love, laugh..... One day at a time....
Julie