saturday morning

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Goodmorning!!
I have had a pretty darn nice week. Kristen was here with wonderful soups and juices just as I needed them after the chemo and now my sister Sharell is here to keep me company reading, walking, swimming and laughing in the sunshine. I am hoping to get to Orlando today to see Sandy Hess from Kids First and her daughter Maggie who is participating in a National Cheerleading event. I'm beginning to accomodate a bald head rather nicely and now that the wig is cut and styled I feel more myself when I am out and about. Although, I will tell you wearing just the scarf or hat oug does get one some nice attention from the store people......While Florida is nice for the warmth and sunshine, I am missing those beautiful little faces of my grandsons very much. Ingemar, Runar and Andy: here's lots of love from Nana coming to you.
Thank You everybody for all your wonderful goodness, have a great weekend. Love MC

Comments

Unknown said…
Hi Mary Carol,

I was just thinking about you and wanted to say HI, and send some good wishes your way!!

I hope you have a FABULOUS weekend, and I'm so happy to hear that you are doing so well!!!!!

Love you ~ Salina

p.s. Bald is BEAUTIFUL and so are YOU!!!!!!
February 9, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Bridgette said…
Hi Mom,
The boys have been looking forward to today for about 5 months now. The Star Wars exhibit opened at the Franklin Institute. We went with two other families so there were 12 of us in all - ALL of us Star Wars fans. The exhibit was great but very crowded. We decided that we'll need to go again later on in the day when most people are eating dinner. The kids had a blast though. We a new bumper sticker for the Mini Cooper - "Use The Force"...love you,Bridgette
February 9, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Mary Carol,

Your progress with the Chemo agenda is wonderful. "Mind over matter" really does play an important part in getting through this phase. Your "one day at a time" approach and enjoyment of all fun things is exactly the way to go.

You are having a tremendous effect on all of us,along with positive results for yourself!

Admiration, love and hugs--

Sheila
February 10, 2008 at 8:56 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi, Mary Carol.
I feel healthier just looking at the photo of that green drink. Lots of love to you and Sharell from the rainy Northwest,
Jan
February 10, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Unknown said…
Hi MC,
So good to see you are enjoying creme de mint during your recovery process. I can't wait to see you and share some of it with you.

Presently I am hibernating from the chill outside, and dreaming of last week when I was in the Fla Keys soaking in sun and gazing at the palm trees!

Let me know when I can visit...
Pat
February 13, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Mary Carol,
Not sure about the green drink. It really is very green.
Sounds like you are surrounded by friends and family. Feel the love.
Down another 2.5lb so that make a total of 14.5lb. Woo woo!!!Look out two piece.
Everyone at Kids First thinking of you and look forward to seeing you back in good old PA.
Love to you, Pat
February 17, 2008 at 5:02 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Mary Carol,
I am having a hard time figuring out this blog thing but I will get it.
Hope you had a great week. I am sure you did. You are sourrounded by family and friends and very green drinks. Feel the Love.
Total weight loss up to 14.5lbs. Look out two piece.
All at Kids first send there love. Love to you, Pat
February 17, 2008 at 5:09 AM
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