All my stirring becomes quiet around me like circles on water - Wendell Berry
04.06.2012
Hi Everyone, A little update to keep you up to date on my progress. My week in Hawaii was truly amazing. Thanks to beautiful sunrise meditations on the beach, yummy donuts, 12 domesticated chickens, and lots and lots of laughs … Read more
03.14.2012
Hi Everyone! Sorry for the delay with an update! I’m happy to report that round 2 of chemo has gone much smoother than round 1. Outside of some nausea and overall yuck I’ve been managing quite well. Whew! Why the … Read more
02.29.2012
Ok, that’s something I never thought I’d hear myself saying! But we had some great news on Monday: My blood work showed that my tumor markers came down by almost 20%!!!! That is HUGE! What a great sign that this … Read more
02.27.2012
Hi everyone, I won’t lie, the past three weeks have been nothing short of hell. I could never have expected how challenging the first round of chemo would be, and the toll it would take on my mighty little body. … Read more
02.22.2012
Sam is finding comfort in day time television. At least she has made the healthy choice, watching PBS over soap operas!!! Does anyone else remember seeing this show as a kids? Sam and I had a good giggle!
02.21.2012
“Samantha, what I love most about you is your unconditional acceptance of all of those around you. What I look forward to the most is our joint 50th birthday celebration on Necker Island.” With all my love and strength, Alison
02.15.2012
So we are now about halfway through the first cycle. Sam has been feeling pretty good at times mixed in with some nausea. She was actually feeling good enough yesterday that her and BFF Alison planned a short trip to … Read more
02.14.2012
02.12.2012
Happy Birthday Sweetheart You are a very special person and an inspiration to everyone who knows you. You cannot imagine how much we love you. Mum and Phil Dad and Patty
02.09.2012
Ella, Jesse and Nicolai prepping Sam’s evening shot! The kids (alison’s) are officially in charge of holding auntie sam’s hand while doc Jesse does the injection – which he does very gently (it doesn’t hurt too much!) Ella and Nick … Read more
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