Special Guest Posting # 4

Happy New Years to all of my friends and family. I hope that you are all ringing in the New Year surrounded by loved ones and with just the right amount of good cheer. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart, which is getting bigger every minute because of your love, for all of the blogs, cards, socks, hats, pajamas, well wishes and phone calls. Some times things just appear and I do not know where they come from -- but everything is appreciated and I am overwhelmed by your generosity and good wishes.

Donna Teabags did my bathroom over and I am the envy of the entire floor.

It has been a rough few days with uncertaintly ahead. We are just taking one day at a time. We had a bit of a miracle today. Another new doctor showed up today, for weekend coverage, and he was commenting on how good I looked. I said, that is probably because you know that I am in such bad shape. He said, no you are not -- you are doing great! If this treatment doesn't work -- we have one more to go. You are going to be fine! That is exactly what I wanted to hear -- this man was just what the doctor ordered. We have asked him to come by once a day to uplift my spirits. I thought he was a "weekend coverage" doctor, but it turns out that he was Dr. Stadtmauer, a world renowned oncologist. That really gave me an uplift that lasted the entire day.

Mike is in Miami for the Orange Bowl and he called me four times today. He says that he misses me, but he is also having a great time with his friends. He is in a beach front hotel for 4 nights and 5 days -- with his PSU buddies. Some guys have all the luck! 78 degrees and sunny -- I wish I was there on the beach.

Joey and Alli visited today and they kept me in stitches the whole afternoon. There is a mutant pigeon on the roof that attacks Joey every time he visits. When Joey came through the stairwell, MP was waiting for him. MP probably just needs to be fed, but it upsets Joey none the less. I think it is funny.

As you know, Jessie is here visiting with Christian and my wonderful friends are taking turns watching C while Jessie visits. At this point, "C watching" is far beyond Grandpop Joe's ability. Jessie plans on bringing C tomorrow for a quick visit -- but my counts are way down. We will need to call this one tomorrow morning. Jessie has been a comfort to me. I marvel at the woman she has become.

As 2005 goes out the window (good riddens to it!) and we will see what 2006 has in store for us. I wish you health and happiness in the new year. I love you all and again thank you for your never ending support, love and help.

Happy New Year!!

Debbie