We have a Star of the Week that I need to tell you about. If you are a Wade Thomas parent, and have or had a kid in Kindergarten through second grade, you know what I’m talking about. This is the student that gets special recognition and attention for an entire week in the classroom. The kids are always excited to be the Star of the Week—I’m guessing my Star of the Week might be a bit embarrassed by this, but I’m taking the risk because I appreciate her so much.
Always a great mother-in-law, Susie Rosenberg, has been simply amazing these past few months. She checks in with us religiously—her first question is always “How are you feeling”?, followed closely by, “How can I help”? This past week Susie got the girls from school Monday (a huge help as that is my big chemo day), then took them overnight Friday so that I could do my Dipsea Hike on Saturday. Not only did Elsa and Alice get a sleep-over with Tutu and Ampa, but Susie schlepped them all over San Anselmo the next day—to a soccer game, Nutcracker rehearsal, lunch, and even shopping at the nursery. She even kept them through the afternoon so that I could rest after the hike. Thank you Susie—you are the best.
And no that picture above is not of Hilary, although I can see how you made the mistake. The picture was taken in December 2004 on a trip to Mexico, and that is Elsa on Susie’s lap. It's not always easy to get Susie in front of the camera—usually she’s the one behind it—so I had to dig around a little in the archives to find this shot.
Dad here. Thanks to Star of the Week...Susie (Tutu) and her assistant husband John (Ampa).
ReplyDeleteI know also that Chris'sister Hillary and her husband Todd have been very helpful.Thanks to all. Enjoy your Chemo-free week, dear Margie.
Thanks to Chris for his awesome help as well.
Joan and I look forward to seeing you all soon.
We are all doing well back here in upstate New York. Beautiful sunshine for a few days...no humidity...now a bit of "Oregon rain".
Jim visits Joe Saturday for a week.
Love, Dad
Hi honey. Sounds like you've had great support and ate tougher than nails. Can't believe you did the Dipsea in any way, shape, or form. Wish I had known cuz I would have be honored to be part of Team Margie. I probably would have done it horizontally however since I just had an MRI cuz of the back pain I've been having. I have a herniated disk at L 3 but I still wish I had been theta to cheer you on. You sound like you're handling this so well with all the strength and grace that those of us who know you knew you had. I can't wait to see you this weekend. You are an amazing women and I'm so glad you have all the lovevand support you deserve. I'm glad you have Chris and Tutu and Ampa too. I love Susie sooo much too. We are so proud and happy to be part of the family. Stay strong loved one. xXXXX OOOO
ReplyDeleteSorry for all the typos but hopefully you get the point and understand most of my post. I'm glad you are handling the chemo so well so far. I started my downward spiral after the third one as most people I know. Sounds like you're stronger than "rat poison". My white cell count went down to one and I had to quit and lower the dose from there till the end. I was overdosed by mistake and got really really sick. But the good news was it worked and I'm still here! Hopefully you aren't one of those people that are really sensitive to drugs. Can't wait to hear about more of your kicking the butt of cancer and going on with your life with just the chemo fatigue which is like being dosed with Valium, qualudes, and benedril times one thousand! Again forgive my typos and know that all my love, prayers, and my cancer mafia are with you. Look for the miniature black limo driving the thugs with the guns at your next chemo session. They will be surrounding you and will start shooting those "bad cells " down. It's time to "go to the matresses" boys!
ReplyDeleteYour Dad sounds awesome. Thanks Margies dad and family. You did a wonderful job giving birth to and raising your girl. XO
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