October 27, 2011

Thursday-Well, we leave tomorrow morning, early for my son's wedding. He has actually been married for 3 years but went to the courthouse a few days after Cody was diagnosed. He has been overseas and guess this was a perfect time for a wedding. Cody is the best man and we get to see my dad and stepmom and my brother and his family. Should 3 days but good to be there to celebrate. Cody is pretty excited. He bought a fake mustache to wear when we get off the plane. Funny!

We went to the hockey game on Tuesday night when the penguins beat the Islanders. Richard is on the penguins and scored for them too. I did cheer and I was caught by our friend there. LOL

We waited and saw him afterwards and then he and Cody were texting.

We were waiting in the area with a few families. One child was about 7 with leukemia and had just finished his last round of chemotherapy. Another was a sweet little girl who was 4 and has an inoperable brain tumor. So sad. Some very rare tumor. Very sad. I don't get it. I pray for a miracle for her.

Enjoy your weekend my friends, I know I will. Just happy to be with my two boys, beautiful daughter in law and my family.

October 24, 2011

Monday night- Cody and I had dinner with Richard Park, NHL hockey player. I shared a glass of wine and dinner with him. It was awesome. He is an amazing man!! After we all greeted each other and were sitting, he said he needed to get a photo with Cody. I took the picture of he and Cody. He wanted the picture. He told Cody he was sorry for the embarrassment. I took one before we left. Somehow it was ok for him to take the photo in the middle of a restaurant-go figure!! It was a nice time and we learned a lot about his one year in Switzerland and now he is playing for probably his last year with the penguins. It was a night we will never forget!

October 24, 2011

Monday-Great weekend. Lots of games. The best part was going to HSE's soccer game and Cody was visiting with the team before the start. The coach comes over to me from across the field and gives me a hug and says "Thanks for bringing my good luck charm." So touching and so sweet and they won!! Undefeated!!

Last night Cody got a text from his hockey player, Richard Park. He is here in NY and has a game tomorrow. He plays for Pitt now. He wants to hang with us tonight!! So exciting. Cody texted him and told him it will be hard to go to sleep now and Richard wrote back "me, too." Another amazing person. Cody once verbalized that he felt getting cancer was a blessing. Not exactly what I was thinking but then he said "look at all the people we met". We have seen the greatness in so many and continue to. So thankful for his recovery and continue to remain hopeful that this is the end of that c word in our lives.

On Friday we head to Savannah for Casey and Nicole's wedding. Can't wait to see them!!!!

October 16, 2011

Sunday-Great weather this weekend! Cody had a class at the NY Aquarium so we went there on Saturday and then the Islander/R.....game on Saturday night. Islanders won too!!

We are adjusting Cody's meds a little for his anxiety or this weird feeling he gets. I think he still needs something because when I stopped it, the weird feelings came back and he could not eat either. So adjusting a few meds to get the magic potion for him. His uncle Jim came out on Friday and added some decals to his car. He is thrilled! All in all, things are pretty good! Getting very excited to see Casey and Nicole in 2 weeks!!!

October 5, 2011

Wednesday-So I am once again, touched by Cody's amazing character. He has been watching a youtube subscription video called "The ShayTards". It is a day to day encounter with a family. He apparently, has been watching it for years. Well, he was inspired by them. They had a weight losing segment and he used it the opposite, to gain weight. He made a video clip and they posted it on their site. Well, he has about 5000 comments and over 115, 000 views in less than a week!!

It is truly amazing and shows an emotional side that I knew was there but did not know it would come out in this form. I do not want to post it yet as he does not want anyone to see it. Once he does, I will or you can look for it.

My oldest is officially 21 and loving it!! Cannot wait to see him on the 28th!!!!

October 2, 2011

Sunday,

So I have been told that someone (Dayle) has been waiting for an update here. Sorry it took me so long. Thanks for always thinking of us!! :)

So busy few weeks with Cody's classes and all. We are trying to adjust to this new way for us.

He had that 24 hour bug and felt fine a day later. We needed to take a day off to sleep but he felt good, thank goodness.

We are up early and he actually gone on this Sunday. Cody is doing his first Islander intern gig at Adventureland. He is very excited!! He looked pretty good today leaving. I will meet up there at 11 to see him and make sure he is eating and drinking.

We had his monthly visit at Sloan on Friday. We are really looking to cut the feeds out. He is down to 1 can and the rest is water for hydration. The goal is for him to maintain his weight and learn to drink more on his own. I know we use it as a crutch. He is worried but I think if he focuses on it he will get it.

He has met a few people at Dowling. I am really hoping this helps. Looks like 2-3 of the interns are from Dowling too so he will have to chat with them today.

Tomorrow Casey turns 21!! He has been in FL all week and I really wish we had gone. He went to Disney with my brother and family. We fly down at the end of this month for his wedding. I really can't wait to see him!

Hope everyone has a nice day!! Thanks, Dayle! I feel the love!!