Bracing For Impact

"Bracing For Impact"....That's how I refer to the week before we visit Sloan Kettering to find out my husband's latest CT scan results. I can't breathe, I don't sleep well, and I am consumed with thoughts that prepare me for the worst case scenario. I imagine this will be the cycle of our lives for a very long time.

Today we received very good news. Dan's CT scan revealed no signs of cancer. He will continue 2 more rounds of chemotherapy, followed by 7 weeks of daily radiation. Another CT scan will be taken in 3 months.

And so now, tonight, Dan and I will decompress and do what we do best. We'll stay at home with our children, open a bottle of wine, and enjoy each others' company. I believe there is beauty in almost every situation, no matter how difficult. In serious illness, there is clarity. I look at Dan a little longer, we definitely don't 'sweat the small stuff' and I show him love, to the best of my ability, every day!

Wishing each and every person touched by this illness love, hope, and..peaceful sleep.

Congratulations on the good news! Dan still has a few months of treatment to go through which is no fun in itself. Hang on and try to relax, one day at a time…

Thank you Elodie! Learning to “relax” as we navigate through all this is a challenge for sure. I’m trying…

Congratulations, those news are a blessing from above!!

Thank you Fercho!!! How is your nephew doing?

He was flown into Houston last night by Air Ambulance and he is at MD Anderson. He is starting Chemo today. The Doctor had a great attitude and gave us some peace. He made a comment about how pediatric sarcoma treatment is a collaborative effort and also mentioned how the chemo treatment they will be using has worked well for the Italians. These team is in contact with institutions worldwide and taking in consideration and exlporing the feedback from around the world. I belive in the power of the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Faith and a great team are in our side.

Fernando

And I believe in collective prayer…so I will definitely add your nephew to my own. Can I ask what his first name is? And how old he is? (I like to personalize my prayers as much as possible). : )

His name is John but the family calls him "Johnny O", he just turn 7 a week ago.

Thanks so much

You got it Fernando! For "Johnny-O"!

my love and thoughts are with you all......xxxxxx