August 7, 2004 Magic...who's going?

[jeanneg]

Belated Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Things were very hectic around here the past few days. It was nice having everyone home but it's even nicer now that they're back. Having 6 adults in one house is a little too stressful when your home is on the market and always ready to be shown. Yesterday was particularly a fun day. First, my Durango was involved in an accident and had to be towed away. A few hours later Nikki's car broke down on the highway and hers had to be towed away. We had to rely on one auto to get 2 kids to the airport (at different times), one back to Chapel Hill and one back to Greensboro.....in addition to waiting nearly an hour for each of the tow trucks to arrive. Thank God, no one was injured but this was the last thing I needed right now. Oh, and Adam needs over $2,400 worth of dental work. I just keep telling myself that my luck is destined to change for the better and these are all annoying but relatively unimportant setbacks.
BTW, I think we all missed Sandy's BIG birthday earlier this month. Now he's a quasi-senior citizen just like myself! Happy Belated Birthday, Sandy.....I'm so sorry we missed the big day!

 

[gometros]

BTW, I think we all missed Sandy's BIG birthday earlier this month. Now he's a quasi-senior citizen just like myself! Happy Belated Birthday, Sandy.....I'm so sorry we missed the big day!

Ha ha. Thanks. I was just trying to fly under the radar. Yep, I'm an official AARP member now.

Talk about bad luck. Glad you're alright from the accident. Seth had trouble getting home Wedensday night, becuase his car died an hour outside of Ithaca. He had to get towed back to school and by the time he got back, he missed the last bus home. So, he had to catch a 4:15am (that's right, in the morning) bus home. It worked out though, since we were able to pick him up on the way to grandma and grandpa for Turkey.

 

[wendym]

But by now my students should know I am crazy!!

 

[sbennett]

Hi Jeanne,
Sorry to hear about the car problems, hope things have cleared up
I don't know why, but I wasn't getting notifications of the posts on this board so I didn't know anything about it until I figured I better check to see what was happening since I haven't heard from you in a while.
Hope the dentist accepts payments! Any bites on the house?

We saw Corey on Thanksgiving, there's really no change to the situation. His therapist says it's going to be a long haul. They can't make any breakthroughs in his case. Keep praying. He's attacked a teacher and most recently a fellow student when the kid accidently bumped into him. Luckily no one was injured severely. We stayed in a lovely hotel in Allentown near the airport - Residence Inn and had a beautiful 2 bedroom suite, we took Jay's mom along with us so she wouldn't be alone for Thanksgiving.

Trying to get some holiday decorating done ---without much success.

Happy Hanukkah Sandy and Judy and family.

Shelley

 

[wendym]

Happy Hanukkah Sandy and Judy and family. So sorry we missed the birthday!
Jeanne - things can only get better and the house will sell soon hopefully. Shelley - your are all always in our thoughts.
Wendy
xx

 

[sbennett]

Sandy when was your birthday?
Today is Jay's 49th birthday...the kids keep telling him he's older than dirt.

Happy belated birthday :thewave:

 

[gometros]

Sandy when was your birthday?
Today is Jay's 49th birthday...the kids keep telling him he's older than dirt.

Happy belated birthday :thewave:

It was two days after election day - November 4th.

And tell Jay Happy Birthday. Tell him it's last year before he joins the AARP crowd, so enjoy it

 

[jeanneg]

Happy belated birthday, Jay.......I've been so busy with "stuff" lately, I haven't been able to get to the boards. You're getting up there, kiddo........
Happy Hannukah, Sandy and family! Since my own kids were always invited to celebrate the holiday with their friends, I felt compelled to make latkes last night even though they weren't home! Back in NJ we always had a tree trimming party and my kids were encouraged to invite their non-Christian friends since they didn't get to partake in the experience in their own homes. It was always a great success!

 

[gometros]

One of my fondest memories growing up was when I lived in rosedale, my neighbor and friend was Italian. His parents were 1st generation. I used to go to their house and help set up the decorations and his mother would make lunch for us. And boy could that woman cook.

 

[luv2boys]

Hey everyone,

It is that time again. Tuesday is MRI day. We go back to St. Jude all this week for tests and check-ups but Tuesday is the big day. Thoughts and prayers appreciated as usual.

 

[wendym]

You will most certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy and Doreen
xx

 

[sbennett]

Nicholas and the family are in our prayers too.

 

[gometros]

You guys are in our prayers too.

 

[jeanneg]

Same here, Amy.....I trust all will go well for Nicholas.

 

[sbennett]

Has anyone heard how Nicholas made out with his MRI on Tuesday yet?

 

[luv2boys]

GOD IS GOOD!!! The cyst that was discovered in June has started to shrink. Tumor size is the same. Going back on an every six month rotation for MRIs. Tumor+cyst size is down from 1.30 cm to 1.21 cm. Original tumor size 2x3. I Also got copies of the MRI to take to Fort Lauderdale for Keith Black, MD to review just for his thoughts on this type of tumor and things that are being researched and developed that may be used. Hopefully, they were never be needed.

Changed Ritalin to Concerta (same as Ritalin but longer lasting). Blood work done for endocrine but won't have the results for a while. Hearing and speech were great. Neurological exam was perfect.

Vision showed a slight decrease in right eye vision and damage to the optic nerve but still seeing 20/20 together.

I held up good all week until we went to his Christmas party at school and one of his past teachers (1st grade) started crying and that got everyone crying (current teachers, Nicholas, other parents, office staff - poor kids were looking at us like we were crazy)

I have a great picture of Nicholas from today with a magician who was brought in for the patients from the Airline Pilots Association. Email me and I'll send it to you.

Thanks for all the prayers. I am so glad to have found you guys and your great support. Judy and Sandy, thanks for the great email. We appreciate everything you do.

Love Amy

 

[gometros]

Isn't it great to get uplifitng news like that, especially this time of year? Glad to hear it, Amy.

 

[jeanneg]

Amy: what wonderful news to get....especially at this time of year! I hope the few remaining reports come back just as positive and everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

 

[sbennett]

Amy what fantastic news! God IS good, matter of fact he's GREAT!!
Congrats on the reports and that the cyst is shrinking and the tumor's the same size. Give Nicholas a big hug for us.

Shelley

 

[wendym]

Oh Amy what wonderful news!! Mum and I send our love to you all.
Wendy