February 27, 2006

Why Today is a Great Day

1. A Re-birthday. Now I get to celebrate twice a year. Twice the presents!!

2. Muffins. No need to expand.

3. I showered. And took my time. No one bugged me either.

4. I got a Lenny Kravitz CD from Sally C and some Burts Bees facial care kit from Aimee. The Queen must have great music and must take care of her skin. (although I am freckling now from the radiation. so weird)

5. Sis #1 framed my Zoemommy picture. It looks amazing.

6. I got a bazillion prayers coming my way. This makes me feel safe.

7. Did I mention muffins?

8. While today started off completely crappy/horky, I grabbed my tickle bear and squeezed his foot. I can't feel bad when I hear its laugh. I also noticed that it still smells of Zoe.

9. I got a call from my Yiddish Yoda Master, Shoshie. I know that Sarah is watching me. Shoshie knows it too. Shoshie is hilarious. It was a fantastic surprise.

10. Lots of convos with Monkey Boy. The dude. He makes me laugh.

11. I got an infusion of hope today.

I have learned two lessons in my life: first, there are no sufficient literary, psychological, or historical answers to human tragedy, only moral ones. Second, just as despair can come to one another only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given to one only by other human beings. - Elie Wiesel

12. And finally, how could you not have a great day when you get cells from *this* guy.... (see extended entry)

THE STEM CELL STUD, BRO #1
StemCellStud2[1].jpg

Me bro is awesome. I love him. I can't wait to have a huge party with him.

Posted by debutaunt at February 27, 2006 08:19 PM
Comments

Today is a great day. I'm so happy to see you happy. Peace my friend.

Posted by: Traci at February 27, 2006 09:08 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with you daily. May your recovery be complete and quick!

Posted by: Kay at February 27, 2006 09:26 PM

You are amazing. You know there are a bazillion people planning to come to your birthday party a year from now? Count me in. I'm on the east coast, fried tonight, going to bed smiling from visiting you. And still talking to God, all the time. You can do all things. You can sure as hell do this one :)

Posted by: Susie at February 27, 2006 09:40 PM

what a great picture of your ultra great bro!
mmmmm muffins..
now I want muffins..
thanks!
sending you more good thoughts, prayers and all the vibes I can muster..
peace
biscuit

Posted by: elizabeth at February 27, 2006 10:21 PM

Yo chica-

Email is on the way with the muffin recipe. Make sure it makes sense because I've made these muffins so many times I don't have it on a recipe card or anything. Just trial and error.

BTW, post transplant, I am guessing you will be a much better tennis player, given who the stem cell stud looks like:

http://www.taylordent.com/

heh.

Posted by: Sis#1 at February 27, 2006 10:59 PM

I read Elie Wiesel's book today. Absolutely amazing what the human spirit can conquer.

Posted by: Pickles at February 27, 2006 11:12 PM

Thinking of you...

I love the Yiddish Yoda Master comment :)

FUNNY!

Happy RE-BRITHDAY! :)

Enjoy the muffins!

I am not sure if you are surfing blogs or if your sis told you...but The Egel Nest has a new member on the way :)


See you soon!


Bradley
The Egel Nest

Posted by: Bradley Egel at February 28, 2006 05:07 AM

thinking of you today...
every day.

Posted by: blackbird at February 28, 2006 05:30 AM

As I went to bed last night, I wondered...did I say goodnight to Deb? I couldnt remember. So I just prayed more and more, wishing you sweet dreams.

You're up before me, and already have a muffin recipe up!

You're an amazing woman.

Posted by: Dawn at February 28, 2006 07:00 AM

You're an inspiration to all! Best wishes and lots of positive vibes your way! I'm off to make muffins and lots of yummy noises, I'm sure. =)

Take care,
paula

Posted by: paula at February 28, 2006 07:04 AM

I've never made muffins before. I don't even know if I have a pan for making muffins in. Your recipe makes me want to try, though. So maybe I need to buy one of those pans today. ;-)

I am glad to hear everything is going well. Keep on keeping on! You are in my thoughts as always.

Posted by: Philosophical Karen at February 28, 2006 08:24 AM

Greetings from southern Indiana! Sorry I couldn't respond yesterday, but I'm glad things are going as well as they are. I'm an invisible bud of your sis's from another message board. Take good care!

Mike

Posted by: Mike at February 28, 2006 09:23 AM

Much love and many awesome Birthday #2 wishes!! Wishing the very best for you.... you are a strong and rocking lady. Keep on keeping on :)

Posted by: katya at February 28, 2006 01:46 PM

Infusion of Hope. I love it. I am still thinking of you.

Posted by: William at February 28, 2006 01:49 PM

Wow! I think I got infused myself from that pic! How cute is he?? Adorable. I bet his cells rock too!

Posted by: dashababy at February 28, 2006 02:35 PM

This post warms my heart! What a wonderful picture of your wonderful brother!! Glad you feel safe. Hope and prayers are being sent your way continuously -- even my kids are praying for Zoe's mom! I showed them her beautiful picture and they're as enthusiastic as can be. Have another good day!

Posted by: eclectic at February 28, 2006 02:50 PM

Boy oh boy, you certainly resemble that sibling that was the match! Amazing--genetics, aren't they?

Glad you're such a happy girl!

Praying for you,

Posted by: Denise at February 28, 2006 10:16 PM