tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post3521020372801207044..comments2010-11-20T10:43:49.916-08:00Comments on Brenda's Healing Village: Marshall Vic is Back and News from Houston CentralDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14558162021573239618noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-87759399603152167462009-07-31T03:58:21.605-07:002009-07-31T03:58:21.605-07:00Ahhh Michele, The colors in the laundry basket we...Ahhh Michele, The colors in the laundry basket were not important....the important thing is that the basket was full!!!! When we started that video Cal started cracking up as she was filming and we had to stop. Usually we do these in one take, so I asked her what was wrong and she said, :your bush is showing !) (Proof to Chemo Sabe that it does grow back !). Cal is the director/videographer but the "pot stirrer" came up with the movie themes (except the spit cup--that was all Cal). As for the hat, Marshall Vic would be naked without the hat and is much too shy for that. <br /><br />On a positive note, I skyped Brenda last night and she looked so much better than a couple days ago. Nurse Dee is amazing! The combination of loving care, good nursing, and the promise of a homecoming in the near future are obviously good for her soul!<br /><br />VicVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381602610282698937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-2938505946872104692009-07-30T19:51:06.532-07:002009-07-30T19:51:06.532-07:00Oh two other observations:
Marshall Vic - when you...Oh two other observations:<br />Marshall Vic - when you recommend a big fan did you mean the dog scratching and the breeze that created? I just want to be clear :)<br />And Karen is going to smile broadly when she reads this (I'm on the road so we are not communicating tonight) but Marshall Vic you cannot wash bath towels with colored clothes; it makes lint and discoloration!! (Karen I am on the redeye home - did I do well??)<br />Callie - I know you are behind all of this so ; ; to you sweetie.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095022656874531523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-8062518348981936602009-07-30T19:37:11.462-07:002009-07-30T19:37:11.462-07:00Vic, Vic, Vic
Take the cap off. Everyone knows a ...Vic, Vic, Vic<br />Take the cap off. Everyone knows a hat helps the body retain the heat!!! As a hospital administrator I hate it when I have to correct a Doc - NOT!!! I'm actually doing a happy dance :)<br /><br />Home is a magical thought and in sight. I should send you all my ruby red slippers (its a brouche) for good luck.<br /><br />Chemo sabe - to have an energy spurt at this time - freaking amazing. You know the docs said this is when most men would have already crapped out. I have shared your story with so many women that are going through other forms of cancer and they are encouraged at your will power and tenacity. Please know you are serving as a life saving model for at least 12 other women and one man (the proportion is off only because I know more women).<br />Remember the word that drive your treatment plan - CURATIVE. For your disease that is magical. Magic is happening and my mojo is going towards helping you endure and getting you home. I have to admit that I also share a little of that mojo to hope that the bureaucracy is minimal and that you get priority boarding when you go home.<br />In fact - I hope a first class trip home.<br />Perhaps it is premature, but I do want to meet all on this blog. If I ever get sick, I want you all in my corner!! Marshall Vic - lose the tobacco dip and requisite spit.<br />Dee and Chemo sabe<br />Stay the course; focus on HOME!!, but at all times on the cure.<br />I can safely speak for Karen (which you know she is always cautious when I do, but not now) and I when I say - you guys are amazing. You are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.<br />We love your both and one more day to only one more week <br />Kick ass!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095022656874531523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-34161554800004562212009-07-30T19:36:51.755-07:002009-07-30T19:36:51.755-07:00I waited a few minutes that to Dee seemed like hou...I waited a few minutes that to Dee seemed like hours. Then I started to laugh and tease Dee how I had her hook, line, and sinker. That was a good one. She told me that if I can make jokes when I am feeling so crappy that I must be healing. <br /><br />Well, the look on Dee's face was priceless. She was worried and I could hear her saying with her inside voice, "Uh Oh." Then I had to laugh and she let out the longest sigh of relief. OMG did I pull one over on her and she told me that I scared the shit out of her. That was a good one I'd say. <br /><br />Dee told me that there is nothing wrong with my brain because under pain killers and all of these violations to my body I still have access to my humor. <br /><br />I have one more day for this week. I will have a radiation booster next week which means I will have 2 radiations per day Tues-Fri. My last radiation is Monday the 10th. YAHOO!!!!!!!! We'll find out on Monday when I see my oncologist if I have to have that last cycle of chemo. Lets hope not.<br /><br />Thanks to the VPs that have been so supportive and giving of yourselves. I am truly blessed to have such an amazing village to get me through this. I keep singing the song, "I'm Coming Home."<br /><br />love,<br />chemo sabe soon to only be Sabe :-)Chemo-Sabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634309302944309850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-76563004787332559612009-07-30T19:36:30.077-07:002009-07-30T19:36:30.077-07:00Hi Girls,
Great news with a date to shoot for. ...Hi Girls, <br /> Great news with a date to shoot for. Hope Dr Hong can be done with his chemo and our Chemo Sabe will be cleared for the most wonderful trip of her life--- Going home with a cure on board.<br /><br />Love the Marshall Vic Hot Flash Video. I remember the hot flash days, I even did ironing in my birthday suit. Got a burn scar on my belly to prove it! <br /><br />You both are such troopers. Brenda is my hero. I have never seen such a wonderful team approach that you and Brenda have mustered to get you both thru this very difficult maze to the CURE.<br /><br />My good wishes and positive thoughts are all being sent your way. Keep up the good work and know we are all here pushing for you.<br /><br />Miss ya lots, love, <br />Karen aka McguyverKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581539189404497722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-58241333291989591872009-07-30T19:35:24.022-07:002009-07-30T19:35:24.022-07:00Hello VPs,
Isn’t Marshall Vic a riot???? She crac...Hello VPs,<br /><br />Isn’t Marshall Vic a riot???? She cracked me up when I felt like hell. Hot flashes, like cancer, suck!!!! The sad thing is that my purple blistering neck triggers these hot flashes. <br /><br />I have to tell you that Dee is my hero. I am on so many medicines and treatments that I can’t keep track of them all. Dee not only has an OCD chart to list them all, she created a new one because they started to exceed the page. I am to the point that when I get my medicine list at every appointment I hand it over to Dee to update. I think that I am feeling as well as I am is because Dee keeps my pain under control. I am sleeping and even though I fall asleep Dee sneaks in those extra cans of formula to keep my weight and energy up. She doesn’t think that I catch her at times but she’s good.However; I pulled one over the nurse’s eyes this week....<br /><br />President O’Bama has been all over the news after he stepped into it with the police officer and the black man that was reportedly breaking into his own home. Cal called us and told us that 40 people from O’Bama’s administration were coming to Pamela’s for breakfast. Cal works for the owners of Pamela’s restaurants and is their “Boss Woman.” She takes care of business that’s for sure. <br /><br />So back to O’Bama. I came out of radiation one day and O’Bama was again on the television. Dee had my fanny pack and cell phone and as we started walking away I asked her if President O’Bama called me. She stopped in her tracks and asked me to repeat what I asked her again if President O’Bama called me. I had a straight face and I could hear Dee’s inside face saying, OMG, the tumor spread to her brain and this is what it looks like when people go over the edge. We all know that the President is a projection of a lot of mental illness. <br />(cont)Chemo-Sabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634309302944309850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-76149717020754912262009-07-30T08:15:46.340-07:002009-07-30T08:15:46.340-07:00Well, if doctors ever need a good laugh, this blog...Well, if doctors ever need a good laugh, this blog could become very popular. That 'hot flash' video would be appreciated in many locations around the country in more than one way...lol! <br /><br />Brenda and Dee...what wonderful news that you have a date on the calendar when returning home is a reality! Moving forward with dignity throughout this process has been your gift to all of us. You're on the home stretch, so we send our loving arms to help carry you through these last few weeks.<br /><br />Love,<br />Bonnie and JackieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932351954948534449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-36062807783580365252009-07-30T07:40:30.502-07:002009-07-30T07:40:30.502-07:00That Marshall Vic is just too stinkin' funny! ...That Marshall Vic is just too stinkin' funny! She better watch the placement of her props or she'll have all the girls having hot flashes!<br /><br />Great news about the "wishing & hoping" almost home temporary-Houston cure-gals! <br /><br />I'll be putting a couple extra prayers in the hopper for getting home August 21st! Can't wait to see our gal Brenda in the flesh! And heres hoping it cools down a little by the time you get here... even Payson has been having a heat wave (upper 90's) for the few weeks!<br />Lots of Hugs, Love & Blessings Cathie & Evelyncathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392106819774193374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-79932998546249184002009-07-29T21:50:04.862-07:002009-07-29T21:50:04.862-07:00Hello in Houston . . .
Yes, it's too hot to w...Hello in Houston . . . <br />Yes, it's too hot to walk the dog in Phoenix, unless one loves the 0400 hour or walkin' after midnight. . . but I like your idea of looking around your home and the folks who make it all worthwhile. :) It is such good news to hear that you may be able to come home in just 3 weeks! Courtney, Carissa & I will keep praying for good news on Monday. In the meanwhile, I hope that ointment and increased pain meds provide some relief for what sounds like a most unbearable lot . . .but you know what's amazing?? Only Brenda could handle it with such humor and grace. . . God love ya. Keep your spirits up Chemo-Sabe. Your VPs are sending out good vibes, prayers, positive energy and all the love we can muster! xoxoxRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984702659108872034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336244224223081633.post-17543583927692323492009-07-29T21:09:46.276-07:002009-07-29T21:09:46.276-07:00Julie in OK here, Marshall Vic you really crack me...Julie in OK here, Marshall Vic you really crack me up. Wish I had a Doc that had the humor that you have. Dee and Brenda, Glad there is a time frame that you can both look forward to to get home. I look daily for the updates on the progress and "The Cure". Lots of good vibes coming from here.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198170735447867560noreply@blogger.com