okay.
so, the 19th -
candles to be lit, prayers to be said.

shopping at Target is wonderful therapy.

Shopping, no matter where, is always good therapy. Feb 19th. I'll be saying prayers for you, Sweetie.

Good idea -- just make it through TODAY. Let the tomorrows take care of themselves.

Hugs,

Kel

Deb,
Continue to treat yourself well in the days leading up to the 19th. It won't be easy, but you're going to kick leukemia's ass with all of the radiation and tests. We found that a weekend trip to the beach and steak dinners helped us a lot in the days pre-transplant. :)

--Amanda

February 19th is a good day. Breathe deeply and know that. One day at a time and if one day at a time doesn't work, do one hour or one minute. Tarjay therapy is the best! I'm glad you got some. As for the tears, they are wonderful. I know you are scared and tears release stress hormones...that has to be a good thing right? I, too, heard about fewer cancer deaths for the first time in 70 years. How ironic that cancer took my mom last week. It was good news to hear, though, that now I can just go eat butter like everyone else! LOL Your assignment for today is to give yourself a hug and prepare your fantasies of Cancun for the RADIATION days coming up. Peace.

All through childhood my sis and I fought like dogs. Once I moved away to college we realized that we actually like each other, and now we are the best of friends. Most fabulous news this week -we found out she and her family may be moving back from the wastes of Ohio this summer!!!!!!

So my good thing will be extra prayers that she comes back. YAY!

Go, Deb. You can do this. We are all here doing it with you.

WELL-Praise God you gave an update! Ya know
these Jewish girls we worry, I was kvetching.

I slipped your Yiddish word right in her for you-
it means complaining. Use that word lots, and lots-it sounds really good.

I called Sarah on the heaven hotline-she was
munching on her M@M's chasing them down with
a malt. She said Shoshie quit already I have
it covered with Deb-God has it in his book-
she will be fine.

Sarah was always right Deb. Now here is your
assignment. You put your trust in GOD, your
angel Sarah, your family, the 5 trillion people
out here praying for you, the team at M.D Anderson, and these CWAZY way CWAZY "SISTERS"
who just know you can and will come out a
WINNER!

We all love you,
Shoshie

Poked more times than Paris Hilton? BWHAHAHHAHAA!!! And that's why I love you, Deb!

i love the vicarious sugar via stem cells. i hope you get your fill and they make you so hopped up and full of energy that you keep kicking ass!

good luck, deb.

(found you via ms. pants)

Off to call my brother! Have a good day today!!

Deb,
Retail therapy is what any GOOD DOCTOR would
order for you. Scratch my Rx for mega amts. of
candy. and change that to a little more retail
therapy.
The Queen of Candy she has you covered. I think
about you all the time. I know you can do this. I know that schedule looks pretty intimidating. BUT-it's one day at a time.
Now I would set it up so one day your in
Cancun. Next day Cabo San Lucas, day three jet off to Puerto Vallarta, day 4 Cozumel. You do have a private JET. I believe John Travolta just
gave you his and he will be your pilot.
Dream big Deb.

Love Nikki

I have been a silent lurker these past few weeks...forgive me for not posting sooner.

I have and will continue to pray for you and to light a candle in my small corner of the world for your healing. I know you have a challenge ahead but facing this challenge will give you a long and healthy life in the future.

The two greatest words in situations like these are: Just Trust.

You are going to make it....

I am sure you have the "heebie-jeebies".. I know
Shoshie had them this AM when she wrote you. It looks like she can't spell. However my hands are
shaking a little so I can't be mean to my sister.
They are shaking because I am happy for you. The 19th of Feb is a very good day. I love the number 19, always have, and always will. I am goofy like that about numbers.

I have three children, they all know about Deb, and when we pray at night you are at the top.

Did Shoshie tell you when she is giving you your Yiddish exam yet?

Love,
Lisabeth

I am back...the pest Shoshie...smack my sister
Lisabeth for poking fun at me. Can you ban her
from your site?

I am older she should have some respect for
her older and wiser sister-right?

I am wondering if maybe somebody was just
stuttering when they said that radiation
four times, or maybe they are a bad typist
like me?

Did we get a scooter yet with a basket?

Shoshie

As my MD likes to say..... "We are kicking the leukemia's ass!" Girl, you are kicking ass!
Of course shopping does help.

Oh, yeah, and what about that thing yesterday..."this test may cause some discomfort" I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Some discomfort, right. I just have drugs for my BMBs.

Laurel

Thank goodness the "test for hell" is over, i watched one being done many years ago at work, but the patient was under GA(thank the good GOD). i almost fainted. YOU are unbelievable to under go a bone marrow apriration plus a biopsy w/o any pain meds.OUCH. You are an inspiration. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. The 19th is a good number.......you will do good.
keep up the good work and eat tons of candy if you won't take the pain meds.
take care
Nancy

Ok so we now know when you are going to kick the hell out of Dracula Blood. I know you are scared but remember that tears are a natural healing process. You CAN DO THIS DEB!! You are never alone; you have gazillions of guardian angels all over the world right there with you every step of the way. I'm glad you went shopping and bought some things for yourself. Moms don't do that enough. Keep your faith. My prayers are with you and your family.

You'll get there. Interestingly enough I was informed my date for admission for transplant almost exactly 16 years ago today. Keep up the shopping therapy!!!

"Visiting the Isle of Man" made me laugh. Oh and February 19 is a good day. It usually rains here, but I have a feeling it will be different this year. I'll be thinking of you, and sending you thoughts of strength and wellness.