For the sunshine, the boys turned 9 and made their first communion the first week of June - they are growing up so fast. They also conquered ball hockey over the last couple months, both playing on the same team and setting up some amazing plays I've only seen in the NHL otherwise! They won their gold medal game - twin power :)
For serious sunshine of course Maui was incredible again - it really can't be otherwise. Mom, Colleen and I enjoyed the first week with lots of pool and beach time, walking and tasty eats and drinks at happy hours. We watched (and saved) lots of geckos too! We celebrated my June 12th 3rd transplant date - 7 years leukemia-free (thanks Brandon!) with a delicious meal at Ruth's Chris Wailea (thanks Ellen!) and a toast to life. A few clouds - Dad didn't make it for the last half of the trip and my sinus infection slammed me pretty hard, but the urgent care in Wailea was a rather marvellous health care experience. Mom and I continued pool/beach time, walking, snorkelling and happy hours, meeting lots of nice and intresting people, and I returned with my feet looking and feeling a lot more normal and my heart in better shape. So once again the Maui energy moved me forward (thanks Shannon and Laura!)
On the health front, things continue to improve. I did Herceptin treatment just before and after Maui, and my veins seem to be holding up. I have a cardio MRI next week to see how my heart is holding up but my guess is that it will show no further decline from the last one. My energy is getting better each day and my neuropathy in my feet has also improved thanks to some laser/light therapy. I returned to work the end of June and it hasn't been as exhausting as it was during chemo - good to get back to some normal. And even more visits with friends, family continue to make life lately more familiar than the past number of months. Even got a golf game in :)
Tomorrow I take posession of my new condo and move in the next day - after doing the walkthrough a couple weeks ago, I'm really excited as it looks fantastic. Lots of bright light and lovely finishes. Can't wait to get in there. Also will reap the benefits of my moving spreadsheet when I know which boxes to unpack first! I'll hope to post some pictures next time :)
It's been really hot in Calgary since we returned with a few crazy thunderstorms. Yesterday I went to watch Tasha's son Talyn play in a gold-medal soccer game, but the lightning forced a 5-man shoot out indoors! (Nice goal T)
While my family unfortunately has had to weather some storms lately, we always try to focus on the sunshine moments, as we have done so many times before. I saw a card once that sums it up - Life isn't about trying to avoid the storms, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Cheers.
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| Toasting 7 years June 12th |
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| Jack & Davis 1st communion |
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| Cutest gecko |
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| Maui energy |
4 comments:
Wow! An amazing time since your last posting. We are glad that things continue to move forward. Maui is truly a healing place for you, We toast your love of life and your dance in the rain!
Thanks Tricia. The pictures are great. It's wonderful that you got to spend that time in Maui……one of your favourite places.
Today you will be moving into your new condo; an exciting event. Looking forward to seeing the pics you plan on posting.
Keep on dancing!
Love,
Bob & Mary Ellen
Hi Tricia, thanks of the update. You continue to amaze and inspire me! Good luck with the move and your new condo. How exciting is that! There is nothing like a brand new home!
The pictures are wonderful - what a beautiful trio - you, Marie and Colleen. So glad you had that time together in Maui - good for all of you, I know.
Thinking of you often and keeping you in my prayers, along with the rest of the family.
Lots of love,
Marcia xo
💌 Dear Tricia,
Hi from us in St Andrews where we are still winding down from the hectic pace of Open Championship action. You may have seen coverage of the exciting last day of play; we sure hope so.
🎆 Is your life ever anything but potent and full? We are often amazed by all that is happening for you at any given time. Of course, the very best news has to do with the state of your health...from your increasing energy levels to the improvements in the strength of your heart and the condition of your feet.
🌃 By now, you will have moved into your new apartment. It sounds like a place of beauty, comfort and light (perhaps even a source of Maui-type energy in the heart of Calgary). We look forward to seeing pictures and to getting your new mailing address, as well.
🌟 Thanks for attaching pictures to go along with the text of your latest post. The glowing photo of your June 12th celebration with Marie and Colleen conveys the joy of the occasion. Here's to LIFE and to many happy returns of that special day!
🎇 Please pass along our congratulations to Jack and Davis on their First Communion and on their gold-medal win. By now, they are probably caught up in other activities and will be enjoying what remains of their summer break. Still, thoughts of their June accomplishments will linger and their First Communion photo is one that they will look back on with good feelings.
🌄 We don't think we'd like to get involved in rescuing geckos but you obviously feel kindly towards them... to the point of featuring one on your blog. It's cute enough, I guess...from a distance. We definitely prefer the glory of the Maui setting and we are grateful for the healing energy that you get from it every time you visit Hawaii.
🌌 If we are remembering correctly, you will have a herceptin treatment every three weeks for the rest of this year. Somehow, we've lost track of the exact days on which those treatments happen but you are never very far from our thoughts and you are always in our prayers.
Take care! ☔ Avoid those Alberta storms and dance whenever you like, rain or shine.
💌 Lots of love,
Louse and David
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