After the first finding, after the mystical peering inward, after the cool knives and the fierce hot chemicals and the waiting, after the gathering of friends and family, after the bearing of the weight of loss, after dark-thirty in the morning, comes a great shining.
I got the best number on the Cancer Bingo card. B-9! What great news for a Valentine. A clear mammogram is a big thrill.
~~~ Louan
Great day in the morning.
OK, now all that’s left is seven weeks of radiation. Piece of cake. Chocolate frosting.
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Fee
February 16, 2011
*cyber hug*
Now, imagine a little victory dance, just for Louan (it’s not very dignified, but it surely is heartfelt!).
My mum found the radiotherapy very tiring, and recommends listening to the body when it says “sleep now”. Fingers crossed that this is the home straight, and that it’s not too arduous a journey.
Best wishes from over the Pond.
Wendi
February 16, 2011
Yay Louan! She has done such a great job so far and I am sure she will continue to be the strong and amazing woman we know and love!
Beth Toner
February 16, 2011
so, so, so, so, happy for Louan. If she wants something from PA to celebrate, let us know. We’ll deliver it in person sometime this summer!
coyote
February 16, 2011
Awesome!
P.j. grath
February 16, 2011
GREAT NEWS, Gerry! Thanks for sharing! Best wishes to Louan from David and me, over the smaller Pond (Grand Traverse Bay).
Gerry
February 16, 2011
I am tearing around today–what a good day it’s been–but want to say thank you! on behalf of Louan And Friends, which would pretty much be all of a six-county area Around Here. It has been a beautiful day in the neighborhood. I expected to see Mr. Rogers in the Eastport Market, but saw Kathy and Angie instead.
Beth! Bring your ownselves! I’ll bet young Joseph can even say Torch Lake now. That almost makes me sad. Almost.
Much spin-dancing by Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and Yours Truly.
Louan
February 16, 2011
Thank you all, for holding on to the string, for me. It’s my own idea of centering, having a large number of people out there, in the great unseen, holding on to the balloon that is my sanity, keeping me tethered to the good earth.
katherine
February 16, 2011
COOL Beans! Very great and wonderus news.
Carsten
February 17, 2011
Now, that is a way to start a good day!
Maybe we can trace the relief all the way over here.
Congratulations with the fine score-card Louan.
kiwidutch
February 17, 2011
Excellent news! Happy dance and Hugs from The Netherlands!
Reggie
February 17, 2011
Huge relief at this happy news! Love and hugs from down south.
Maryanne Jorgensen
February 17, 2011
Thank you, thank you and thank you to these wonderful scientists who help the human element enjoy miracles every day. I am extremely happy for you and now continue the vigil for another friend.
Gerry
February 18, 2011
We’re all still wandering about in the woods, but there seems to be a path through. Grab your friend’s hand and follow . . . Best wishes for a good outcome.
Nye
February 18, 2011
Great News Gerry, B-9 is a great number. 🙂
Gerry
February 18, 2011
Da Best!
isathreadsoflife
February 18, 2011
Such a fantastic news ! Greetings and lots of good wishes from Switzerland, with a blue sky too:)
Gerry
February 18, 2011
Thank you Isa!