Wow, a big day for us yesterday and a must comment for me. It is always a pleasure to have a great day isn’t it? I will get to it with a little detail.
First, I was off early to travel to Seattle to what I call the Institute (Swedish Cancer Institute) for my scan and the doctor’s interpretation. Under normal conditions these scans are so incredibly anxiety producing for the scanee. So much seems to ride on this one snapshot. How could any one thing be so important but it seems so. But I have had so many over the years that
My scan showed the cancer in my lungs stable, no growth! That is a win in my world, a “W”. And two other parts of the puzzle were good also. One, my side effects were near zero and my numbers from all my tests were in the good zone. This is what a win looks like anymore, no growth and tolerating the drug at the same time. Yay!
And rushed back to the Island to catch most of Rebecca’s book launch party. She had a good crowd and a fun reading. So happy that she has this going. A lot of books were sold and signed. And I personally am very close to finishing the book. Somehow actually reading it has escaped me over the last few months. But it’s good, quirky and comical.
Afterward we cleaned up the venue and went across the street for a drink and dinner to celebrate. The whole day was something to be celebrated and we tried to do a good job of it!
So, off to the morning walk. We are so close to Santiago. Sort of dragging our feet and not trying too hard lately so you can catch up and we can finish at Veranda time.
celebration loves, Felipé.
What great news just in the right moment to celebrate with Your Rebecca. And reading her book – how could it not be quirky and comical – she has enjoyed your company for some time now, right?
I am about ready to make a short video to be shared at The Veranda and my son and his family are about to arrive for a week of seeing our new home place. We are never bored here. Culture and language learning, celebrations and festivity is a way of life in this small city. We have a whole week of Astorga celebration that includes music and things for kids and little sleep. Have a bite of corn for us…
Ron ~ It was a good day, a great day. Hope that you guys are drinking to us! Hey can’t wait to see this video. Would it be possible to get Karen Kelly in on that if the timing works out. Astorga sounds cool. Thanks for the reporting. Hello to Ann. Felipé.
Prayers answered! So happy for all the good news.
Catherine ~ things good here! Hope it is running smoothly there. Felipé.x
I loved her book, which I read while visiting my daughter in Oakland. I chuckled and guffawed through the whole thing!
MM ~ looking forward to seeing you in a few days. I’m reading That One Day right now, pretty quirky just like Vashon. Felipé.x
A “W” for you Phil is a “W” for all of us.
Cheers!
Thanks Ryck! Can’t wait to see you. Felipé.
Dear Phil,
Amazing news from the scan, the labs and the book!!! So much to celebrate!!!! I think we could throw a party… oh… wait… a party is coming and a four days long one!!!!
I am sooooo happy for Rebecca! I cannot believe it was just a few months ago that she mentioned she had finished writing it, and was hoping to find a way to publish it… It seems so true that when there is a will there is a way…
I am already breathing northern airs, and looking so forward to meeting you all and the whole Caminoheads flock too!
Dreams come true loves
Cris
Cris ~ when and how are you getting here? Am saving some northern air for you. Felipé.x