GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS

Don had a wonderful trip to the East Coast to see Lara get her Master's Degree. Since I couldn't go, he was my eyes and ears.

Tasha, J and Coldon were able to drive down for this event too and they all treated Don like royalty and he loved every minute of his visit with all of them.

Everyone was very proud of Lara and her accomplishment. It's taken 5 years of hard work and SHE DID IT!

The bad news came today when I went to two Oncologists. My treatments begins June lst and I face 6 months of 25 rediation treatments and then Chemo. Then I was told that I couldn't go on our family reunion cruise to Alaska since it would be right in the middle of my treatments. I found myself tearing up and couldn't help but cry. I was so looking forward to being with my family again and this was more than I could take.

I could take the news of facing 6 months of treatments but not being with my family was more than I could handle. I already had missed out going to Lara's graduation and now NO CRUISE!! Oh well, life goes on and after this is over I will spend some time with my East Coast families.

LIFE GOES ON EVEN THOUGH I DIDN'T GET TO GO TO THE EAST COAST

Yes, Don had to go to the East Coast without me since my doctor wouldn't let me travel. I was so disappointed I couldn't go to Lara's Master's graduation. She had worked so hard these past 5 years and finally achieved this goal. Don comes home today (May 17) and I can't wait to see the pictures that he took. He promised to be my eyes and ears on this trip.

Teresa and Tami both took turns in coming and spending time with me while Don was gone. I'm feeling really good and we were able to eat out, go shopping, watch movies and yes, make cookies. It was nice having the company.

This is a big week seeing 3 doctors. I will know more what is ahead of me as far as treatments go. I'll keep you all posted.

NEWS FROM MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE

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I have been waiting to hear from my doctor since I had the Petscan. I finally got the report over the phone. They couldn't find any evidence of any cancer through out my body. It's news that we all wanted to hear!!

I have felt all your thoughts and prayers for me each day. I thank the Lord that we were able to find this tumor in time before it did any more damage. I see two Oncologists on Tuesday and we will decide the next treatment. My doctor did say that if it were members of his family he would still treat the cancer agressively no matter what the results. I tend to agree with him since I don't want any problems down the road.

We are very excited and relieved that there's no sign of cancer. My "bump in the road" is going to be OK! Love you all!!

A WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY

On Saturday, Tami and Jeff took Don and I out to dinner to celebrate Mother's Day. I picked Conchitas for our meal. We had a good time eating and visiting. I love having them live so close so that we can celebrate these special occasions with them.

Jeff went and saw a friend that had just had his shoulder operated on and Tami came home with us for a couple of hours. Tami takes such good care of her Dad and I and I credit her for saving my life by making me go to the doctor the day that they found the tumor.
She made the appointment and came and picked me up because I really didn't want to go back to the doctor again after having seen her three times already.

I had brother Frame take our picture at Church today since it was Mother's Day. Potted plants were given out to all the Mother's after Sacrament Meeting. Yes, I was able to stay for all 3 meetings.

I wore the beautiful top that Tami and Jeff bought me and I had many comments on how good I looked. It's amazing that it has only been 2 weeks since I was operated on. I feel so good and feel blessed that I have recovered so quickly.

Tomorrow I have a Petscan so we will soon find out the schedule for my radiation and chemo.

I've heard from two of our daughters so far today and will soon hear from the other two daughters. I feel so blessed to have such a loving family! I count my blessings every day.

NEWS ABOUT MY BUMP IN THE ROAD

Don, Tami and I were very relieved when we came home from the doctors visit. The cancer hadn't gone into any other organs and this is a blessing. My next step to recovery is to have a Pet Scan to see if there are any cancer cells in my other lymph nodes. Then I will be set up for chemo and radiation.

I feel good and my health and strengths coming back. It's been only 2 weeks since the tumor was removed and I feel so blessed to feel this good. Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers, cards, phone calls, and flowers. They kept my spirits up through out all this. I've had such great help too. Just today, Tami and Jeff brought over 2 casserols before work. Jeff is a great cook and wanted to do this. This is to keep us eating healthy for a few days.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TOMORROW!!

LIFE IS NEVER DULL!

I've had a little bump in the road in my life. Since the holidays, I've had some stomach problems. I went to the doctor 3 times to find out why I haven't felt very good and was so tired. Finally, a little over a week ago they found a tumor in my colon and I had a emergency operation to have it removed. I spent the first day in the hospital getting 3 blood transfusions, liquids and nourishment to build up my body. Then the next day the cancerous tumor was removed. It was as big as a grapefruit.

Here I am at the hospital with my sister Teresa that first day.

Dadra and my 2 grandchildren flew in that evening for a planned two weeks vacation and visited me in the hospital. It was so good to see them but I felt so bad that I would be in the hospital during their stay.

It was such a blessing to have Dadra, Abby and Landon here for Don. It would have been so hard on Don to go home to an empty house since he was so worried about me. Dadra took very good care of him by fixing great meals and keeping him company. She has been such a blessing along with my sisters Teresa, Clarissa , Tami and all my friends from the Third Ward and the pool.

Tami and Jeff have also been wonderful. Tami saved my life by making me go to the doctor again to get the Cat Scan. If the tumor had grown much larger, they wouldn't have been able to operate. Tami, Don and Teresa also helped Dadra and the children have a good time while I was in the hospital by going to Moon Farm, making cookies, etc.

I'm now home and feeling better each day. I will have to have chemotherapy and radiation. I'll keep you all posted.

EASTER AT THE CLEVELAND'S

We had our own personal Easter Bunnies
to help us out this Easter.

Shadow and Muffin were such good
sports!

Coloring eggs is always fun!