Ahhh the imaginations of children!

Carmelle cracked me up when she described the following incident... As she was playing with the cat (which is the neighbors cat Cleo, that has adopted us) Cleo "tooted" (farted) in her face; she thought it funny until... She exclaimed that it smelt like 182 dead rotting flies, with a rotten tomato and apple on top!! Through a burst of laughter I told her that I was sure glad I didn't have to smell it; or describe it for that matter:)!!

Happy Halloween!

As we put the newly carved pumpkins out on the front porch, along with the scarecrow, black cat, and spider laden cobwebs and laid out the horse and alligator costumes; Carmelle , who's 6, made an announcement that made me proud.

She has decided that she only wants to trick-or-treat at three houses because it's so much better giving away treats at our house than going and getting more from others. She's made us feel like we must be doing something right:)

Though tomorrow I'm sure she'll change her mind and last at least half and hour:)
So off we go for fresh pumpkin seed snack from the oven, while leaving a trail of mini candy wrappers behind us:)

Just for fun!

So I saw the movie "whip it" with a girlfriend the other night. I was kind of like watching my 17 year old self and my 37 year old self collide on screen. It was fun, entertaining and scary all at the same time?!? After wards I was left with the thought provoking question, which I spent much time pondering..."What would my roller derby chick name be?"
Something sassy, scary, sexy and fun! A spin on something in my world,that's also representative of my rebellious side.hmmmm... So I came up with, "Pippi Longwhipping". If I could find some roller skates this would be my Halloween costume this year for sure!! I don't think Chris would mind at all...if I give him a minute he'll be off to Value Village looking for roller skates right now:)!!

Pretty Good News!

So I haven't been feeling well at all for about 10-12 days. Getting more and more dizzy, light-headed, loss of balance, staggered walking, dropping things, feeling weak and tired, headaches and it's been consistently been getting worse. I've been getting quite worried when blood work came back all normal and the DR. suggested it could be brain tumors from breast cancer spreading to my brain. Yikes! I hadn't really been worried about it being that, I just know I haven't felt right at all. I haven't been able to continue working, I'm on sick leave right now until I feel better.
The brain CT scan came back normal today, which is great, it means that there are no large tumors growing in there. However CT is not the most effective test for the brain especially when looking for small lesions due to Breast cancer mets (spreading cancer to the brain). I am at an incredibly high risk for my cancer to spread to my brain, it's the most likely place for it to spread.
So more tests now to try and figure out why I'm feeling like this. I'm hoping it's because of the issues with my sinuses; maybe they are effecting my ears which is effecting my balance. I'm waiting for surgery for my sinuses some time in the new year.I've had issues with my balance in the past, but it was very different than this feeling.
So there will be more testing over the next month to 6 weeks and I pray wisdom for my Dr's as they try to figure out what is going on with me. I just want to feel like I did 2 and a half weeks ago, when I spend full days in Disneyland with my family, feeling great! I also want to get back to work, I really enjoy my job and I miss abc:)

Quote for today

" Love thy neighbour, is not a piece of advice; it is a command!" -Bono

Bible Verse for today.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Philippians 4:6

Quote for today

"If you're going through hell, keep going." -Winston Churchill

So Sad to hear of Nadine's passing...

I met Nadine at "Cancer Camp" just over a year ago and I will never forget her. Not only was she the most beautiful young woman I have ever I have known,Nadine was also so much fun!! She fought breast cancer for years in her young life and passed away just after her 27th birthday.So much sadness.

The following was something she recently posted on her facebook page.

"Life is too short to wake up in
the morning with regrets, so love
the people who treat you right,
forget about the ones who don't,and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it.

Let's take to heart these words that Nadine has to share with us.

Celebrating the life of Jean Depape

There will be a celebration of Jean Depape's Life on Saturday October the 10th at 2pm at the Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way in Abbotsford. Come and celebrate with all those who knew and loved Jean. We miss you already Jean!!