Friday, October 12, 2007

Update and my Anniversary

Well, the PET scan went a lot better than expected because this new place that I went to doesn't make you drink barium and yummy "juice". You just have to drink the yummy "juice" and nothing off of the periodtic (sp) chart. So, we will see the results of that next week with the docs on Friday. Oh, and yes, my Anniversary was this week. Thirteen years. Don't think I didn't think about the "lucky" number 13. I thought, my poor husband, if it was turned around I would be running for the hills. Luckily, I got cancer and he is the better half. Grant and I did manage to get away for dinner together at Bahama Breeze thanks to Mom kicking us out of the house. I know it sound cheesy to go to Bahama Breeze, but I really wanted to go there because, as least for a moment, I felt like I was in Kauai. I had a Coconut Pineapple Martini which sounds awful unless you are in a tropical location. It was a little bit of alcohol and a lot of Pineapple juice, so perfect for me. We always do "High Point Low Point" where we discuss the best part and the worst part of the last year and what we learned from it. This year we really didn't do that. It was pretty obvious. Then, I read Grant's card which said, "Someday we will remember the year for the birth of Nolan and nothing else." I put faith in that statement - I have to. This is not the type of first year you want for your child. You want to be the main one in their life, but no such luck with Nolan. When I was struggling with Nolan's care at the beginning, I remember my girlfriend Sherry telling me about having others take care of your child. She said, "Don't worry in the end you are still their Mom and they know that." Nolan has been cared for by so many people in his short life - my Mom, Aunt Donna, Auntie Jane, Karissa, Trina, and here is the shocker - my Dad. And, just like Sherry said, he isn't confused on who Mommy is and he loves up everyone he comes across. Is it luck? Naaaaa, it is all the fabulous people around me. Have a great weekend - love, Ang

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

And it's your fabulous self, too. (And Grant's. And Mason's. And Nolan's. You know how to pick 'em and you know how to make 'em.) On a fruity note, I look forward to sipping a fancy island cocktail with you in paradise while the kids frolic on the beach. I can picture us there now . . .

Anonymous said...

Your family and your "extended family" sound like a giant love pillow for Nolan and Mason and you are now and will always be the "sweet spot" on that pillow. Congratulations to you and Grant on thirteen years of marriage and look forward to at least triple that! love to you and yours,pat&mag.

Auntie Jane Hainsworth said...

Happy Anniversary! I enjoyed being reminded of your beautiful wedding and what a great party it was for all of your guests, and the love story continues..... What is it they say??? "The best gift a father can give his children is to love their mother." Mason and Nolan are set. Love Auntie Jane