Our Best Day!!!!!

I have had many good days in my life, and one of my favorite sayings is "It's my best day!" But today really is my best day. Jeremy's doctor appoint with Dr. Pluard this morning was the best way to start off a Monday (or any day, for that matter). When the Dr. came in the room, 45 minutes after Jerm's scheduled time, he apologized to Jeremy for making him wait. Jeremy told him that it was ok if he had good news and Dr. Pluard said, I do have good news. He told Jeremy that he is all clear on the petscan and that as of this day, he is cancer free. CANCER FREE!!! Love the sound of that.

Just as we needed time to wrap our brain around it when he was diagnosed with cancer, we have to wrap our brain around the good news also. Our lives have changed so much the last few months and in MANY ways for the better......God gets your attention in some pretty strange ways sometimes. Our family has met some brave people and made amazing friends during this time. We realize who is with us for the long haul, no matter how long or how hard. So many of our friends stepped up to the plate and did so much for that and we will never forget it.

I will write more soon, after I get my thoughts together. A few last thoughts for now, to everyone who bought a raffle ticket, thanks so much. The money that was raised will help offset Jeremy's medical bills. Jeremy drew the ticket of Jim Grotha, he is a police officer in a different precinct.

Cancer affects so many people, of all ages, shapes, colors. I plan on fighting this disease in every way I know how. I know I often talk about the many people I have met who are patients at Siteman. Well, Friday I met the most amazing young woman. Her name is Elise Armondo and her husband, Jamie, has been diagnosed with cancer. Jamie and Elise have three young children. Elise is strong and scared and brave and hopeful and every other emotion all wrapped up into one. They have a hard battle ahead of them, but I know thru their faith, friends and family they will get thru it. Jamie is only 35 and I would ask that you remember him and his family in your prayers.
Until next time!
Jerm's happy parents