Monday, July 30, 2012

looking good

Things are going so well. Down to two tumors I can feel. Nothing new has popped up. Incredible.

This is my last week of steroids. I have an IPI infusion scheduled for the 7th. One more week to play and feel great. I will take it!

 Overwhelmed that this medicine is working. I seriously can't believe it. I am trying really hard not to get my expectations too high (we have seen mixed results before, and a response does not mean a complete, or a long term response), but it is extremely difficult. I am saturated in hope.

We scan again in September. I didn't even know if I would be around in September.

Just so happy to be alive. It's that simple. Joy everyday.

We had some pictures taken early this summer at our house. Thanks to Emily Blodgett for the make up and hook up, and thanks to Jess Curren for the lovely photos!

23 comments:

  1. That is some great news! We keep praying..this pictures are so beautiful! What an awesome family, this is positive!! Yay!!

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  2. So happy for this news and the hope it brings. Keep being hopeful!!!

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  3. Hooray!! My favorite days are the days that your blog is updated with more awesome news. Keep it coming. I'm so full of hope with you.

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  4. This is wonderful, Alisa. Simply wonderful!!! I feel like things will be ok for you, my dear. Keep looking up! Love u!!! xoxo

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  5. Hope is saturating here too. It's too hard to hold it back. Still thinking about that rope swing and the pizza. Thanks for a great evening!

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  6. Duplicate what EVERYONE said above (i.e., save the references to in-person events!)... Fantastic!! Keep that hope alive!
    J.
    O.
    Y.

    For sure!

    xo

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  7. P.S. LOVE the pics, and Ginger looks HUUUGE (in a too-cool way) in the couch and face-licking pics! The action shot on the trampoline is also especially jubilant... Thanks for sharing them.

    P.P.S. All of your boys are gorgeous, too! ;)

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  8. that is some wonderful news!!! LOVE LOVE all the pictures!!!!! such a great family!!!!

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  9. I am so overjoyed with this news. You look fantastic, healthy, and HAPPY. So grateful for you and your sweet family. The Lord and so many others are watching out for you, praying for you, and rooting for you. You keep living life joyfully, cherishing those boys (and dog) of yours, and most importantly, remain hopeful and positive. You will be a survivor!

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  10. I am so happy for you guys! And the pictures are amazing! Enjoy your week!

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  11. There is a Barbara Kingsolver novel whose title escapes me right now, but that has this passage about Hope in it:

    “The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.”

    I always remembered it because I love the thought of living with that kind of courage and intention. So, I think being 'saturated in hope' is a courageous and wonderful thing! Sending continued prayers for joy everyday for you and your family.

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  12. You are so wounder full so I am glad your med is working and that your tumors are going away

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  13. Go away tumors! Glad to hear this medicine is shrinking them. I've got hope here. You rock Alisa.

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  14. Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous family. SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

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  15. Love those pictures! I am having hopes, hopes, hopes too! :) Prayers and love!

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  16. Oh Alisa - such wonderful news!!! My expectations are high for you as well! Keep kicking cancer's butt! Your pictures are so fun! Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way~

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  17. LOVE the pics and LOVE your familia! YOu look awesome and so does your outfit! LOVE YOU!

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  18. We were SOOO happy to read this post! We are still hoping and praying for more miracles. Thanks for sharing the cute pics too! What a priceless gift your friends gave you. We still love the pics you took of Millie when she was a newborn. We love you!

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  19. Good to see you today. Sad I didn't get to say hi. Glad you are brimming with hope:) Always happy to read posts like this!

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  20. You guys ARE looking good. Those are very very nice lifestyle shots.
    You and your life look beautiful and picturesque.
    That color coded bookshelf is an inviting backdrop too.

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