May 15, 2012

May stuff....................

ok - i have received a few emails and phone calls asking why i am no longer updating the blog - well the good news is i really have nothing new to update - my medical issues are becoming few and far between and i would like to keep them that way.  I have blood testing each month - CEA was normal last month and I am still nursing my latest wound but i think we are within a few weeks of having it closed - for the first time since August 2011 i no longer require any type of medical dressing or adhesive - my skin is enjoying the new found freedom.  Surgeon thinks it will be about 6 months before i am back to normal - i can feel myself getting stronger each day and continue to push the walking - i will miss my 2 mile walks before each lacrosse game so i am not anxious for the lacrosse seasons to end.

Amy has signed us up for the Falmouth Road Race so it's time to start preparing - hopefully i will be able to run.  We are really looking forward to returning to the Cape this August - still working out plans with the boys schedules and Connor's freshman report date at PC - it is looking like the last 3 weeks of August at this point....more to follow.

So as discussed i will keep the blog open for now and update it with family stuff for those that cannot get a hold of us - although i'm sure that will start to change next year with Connor gone.  So here ya go!!!!!

Sherwood Shootout - how we spent Mother's Day

We actually got the big guy out for the little guy's lacrosse game - made Aidan's day

Little Guy let's one rip for the tying goal (notice the awesome number)

Little Guy has his eye on the prize.

Sebby getting ready for the face-off - and thinking "this dude is !@#$%^& huge.

Run Sebby Run..........

Aidan getting ready for Choir performance with the Oregon Repertory Singers


Killing time between performances with choirmates.

Connor and lax buddies at prom pre-party

Connor with prom date.

 Stay Healthy.
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C-


May 2, 2012

On the Mend....................

Thx to all those that have been calling and writing to find out how i am doing as i have not blogged recently - i have got you too used to being surprised by the unforeseeable.  Well things seem to be finally moving in a positive direction - diet is just about back to normal - still trying to eat smaller meals (not easy with 3 boys) but the larger meals are not causing any distention or discomfort so that has been a nice change.  Hoping to go back to work PT starting 5/7 - the wound is still not closed and trying to control the large intestine after 9 months is still a daily challenge but it is getting easier each day so i am hoping to be back to work FT with all this behind me on 5/21.

Returned home last night after our whirlwind tour (Sunday to Tuesday) through 3 states and visiting the final 2 schools - Connor's decision was required by 5/1 and so we are happy to finally be able to  report the winner is:

Providence College

Needless to say Connor is really excited to have this all behind him now and is extremely excited to join the Friars ..... he celebrated with a traditional New England meal at Grandpa V's.

Celebratory Lobstah's in NH

Stay healthy
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C-