LJ, reading this makes my day. Shake your hubby's hand for me and thetwo of you enjoy the football season. Both of you have earned it.

So happy to read your post. Happy Birthday to your husband.

This forum never ceases to amaze me. The amount of knowledge, warmth and caring is absolutely incredible.

Speaking of football...don't know which side of the state you're from, but Go Eagles!!!!

Jerry

Sorry, Jerry, Steelers all the way!!!! You guys are the best. My brother coached at Temple Univeristy and we had along standing rival between the Eagles and the Steelers. As you can imagigne my hubby recieved lost of Steeler stuff for his Birthday and was thrilled. Hopeing to enjoy the season and may it be a long one!!! LJ

LJ,

So glad to hear that life is getting back to a little "normal." Once again, you are rejoicing in something that we have usually taken for granted, but not any more. Happy Bday to your hubby and congrats on reaching the 6 month milestone....I dream of being there (we are half way thru treatment!) I, like you, search the board for the positive...those who have walked thru the storm and are still making it. I love the words to the song: "When You Walk Thru a Storm." :

When you walk through the storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
There's a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of the lark

Walk on, through the wind
Walk on, through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

Deb

Thanks for all the Bday greetings for my husband.

I too only dreamed of this day. My husbaand finaly went back to work!! He has been off for 22 weeks. I can remember the dr. saying you will need at least 12 wks off. Hubby said "your joking right?!" We were in the car and he said there is no way I will need that much time off! Little did we know. but here we are... 3 months post treatments. He was very tired and a little shaky but he said it was good to be back. He worked 5 hrs today. Which was more than I expected. I was so nervous for him today. I didn't want him to over do it but didn't want to say anything to make him doudt himself. My office has been very supported of me and they all clapped when I told them he went into work.

He is more thrilled that we don't have one Dr. Appt.in Sept.! But look out for Oct.

So I just wanted to share one more positive act on our journey. Thanks to all, You are all in my prayers. LJ

Wow thats what i call real good news.I am so happy for you if not a touch envious.Enjoy every precious moment.

love liz

Thanks, Liz, my prayers are with you also. LJ

Just a quick update here. We are doing pretty good. Hubby is working 1/2 days (if you consider 7:00a.m.to 1:00pm a half day)for the past 2 wks. He is still tired and has dry mouth but considering all we are grateful for each day. He loves to eat out a lot more which is something he didn't like to do before. Appetite is getting better but claims his taste is not where he would like to be yet. His hair is back and looks great. So... we give thanks for each good day. Keeping you all in our prayers. LJ

Can not believe that Oct. is here and we have survived the past 10 months. To reward ourselves we are taking off to the beach for a week. We told ourselves back in May when we had some dark hours to just think of sand, water and blue skies and here we are. Just wanted to share a good thing with all of you as we have shared the dark moments too. Keeping all of you in our prayers and still follow the threads just don't post as often. Blessings to you all. LJ

Well, we have just had our rounds of 3 months check-ups and we are doing ok. What a relief to get through each appointment hoping nothing new is found! Talk about mental stress!!! So we are holding our own till the next pet scan in Dec. They want him to gain some more weight but that is easier said than done. He is eating pretty good but maintaining his weight- not gaining yet. We are 6wks from when we removed the feeding tube, so they told us it takes about 2 months to start gaining on your own. So we are gratful for every day. Our vacation was wonderful, hubby said it was the best medicine he could of had! Prayers to all. LJ