It's been more than a month since my last post. During that time, I had two surgeries and many medical tests. I am so happy to be able to report that I will not have intravenous chemo. I will take oral meds for years to come, and I'm okay with that. I thank those of you who have kept me in your prayers. God has blessed me.
I am also blessed to have a wonderful family. When all the medical reports came back, they quickly planned a week at the beach, so for the past week, I've been relaxing on the beach in Florida. I didn't have anything I needed to get up and do, so I sat in a chair and listened to the waves wash up on the shore.
I enjoyed the peaceful grace and beauty of the Seagulls.
I had a wonderful time watching all six of our grandchildren play in the ocean.
I laughed with the grands and played in the sand with them.
I let them blow bubbles on me at the beach, and we all laughed over and over again.
I applauded them when their kites flew in the ocean breeze.
I even applauded when they picked up a Jellyfish. YUK!
I exclaimed over the seashells they found.
With a tear in my eye, I watched two of them hold their little brother's hands to walk on the pier.
I laughed along with them as they "piloted" airplanes and "manned" the guns at the Naval Aviation Museum.
I watched them share secrets on the beach and
share food on the balcony of the condo.
And we watched the moon come up, giving the whitecaps a glow. It was a beautiful, relaxing and fun week.
The pillow on our bed at the condo says it all.
We were lucky enough to share, not just one day, but seven days at the beach with our grandchildren. Unforgettable. It was just what the doctor ordered -- not really, but he should have. It was the best medicine I could have had.
We were lucky enough to share, not just one day, but seven days at the beach with our grandchildren. Unforgettable. It was just what the doctor ordered -- not really, but he should have. It was the best medicine I could have had.
Thank you for visiting me after my extended absence.
14 comments:
So happy to hear the good news Laurie, I know you must have been terrified. A week with family is always good medicine, adorable photos- You must have been near Pensacola, close to me in Orange Beach Al!
Jenna
Laurie, I'm sorry that I had no idea you were going through all that! I'm glad the prognosis is good and no IV chemo is required. I also find the beach (and grandchildren) very restorative. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Laurie I am so glad you are doing better. My hubby starts a type of chemo in 9 days. Prognosis is good and I understand it in my mind but my heart is breaking. I don't know how to post anything except anonymously but I will remember you in my prayers.
Patty
I glad you are doing better and that you have a manageable treatment. It sounds like 'beach therapy' was just what you needed! Your family is your best medicine. Keeping you in my prayers.
I am so thrilled you got great news. Such a fun week and indeed fabulous memories. God Bless.
Dear Laurie,
A beautiful post from a beautiful lady. Wishing you many more wonderful years with this precious family.
Love,
Helen in Bend
Hi, Laurie. I am so happy that some "clouds" have lifted for you. Your time at the beach with your precious grandchildren seemed truly magical, and the best way to celebrate good news. Take care of yourself and embrace all the thoughts and prayers that are being sent to you from the blogging world! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
You have been in my thoughts a lot lately. I thought of sending you a note , but decided that perhaps I should let let things go until we heard from you. I had a friend years ago who was walking the same path as you are now and she told us that things were going well, but the situation was always on her mind. She would finally put it out of mind for a while and then someone would call her to check on her status and suddenly she was back in that dark place filled with worry. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers every day. Hang in there and let us know if you need anything more than healing prayers and good wishes.
I am so sorry Laurie, I didn't know. I still pray for your little grandson and now I will be including you too.
Your week at the beach looks amazing and sounds like you had so much fun with your grands.
I am so happy to learn that you are cancer free, so please take care of yourself.
Hugs,
Mary
I'm so happy to read your good news. Your week at the beach looks delightful. Being with grandchildren is the best!
So glad to hear such great news, Laurie; and that you got to spend such an amazing time with your family! God is good!
I am happy to know that you are recovering and that you will be able to take the oral treatments. The pictures of your grands were wonderful, I am so glad you were able to spend the week with them while you were recovering.
Laurie, I missed this post. I'm glad you mentioned it in your current post so I could read this.
I am so happy to hear you didn't have to do the infusion chemo. I didn't either, just the radiation. I tried taking Arimidex after treatment, but I just couldn't handle the side effects. It sounds like you are doing good.
A week at the beach is about the best place to be! Especially with ypur family. I went to the beach last summer for 3 days and I didn't want to leave.
I'm so sorry you went through the storm, but so happy to know you're recovering. God bless you, Laurie.
Smiles,
Carol
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