Chemo Calendar update

[bex77]

It has been such a blessing to get a weekly infusion of a treat from my "chemo calendar" box! I have made it through the first half of this process so well mainly due to the energy and support flowing my way from so many wonderful people. Thank you doesn't begin to convey my appreciation for all this, but I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

Several people have asked what I've gotten so far. It's been tough to figure out how to post, without sounding like "Oooh, look what I got!" but then I decided there's nothing wrong with saying that, since it's not just about the stuff, but about the incredible thought that went into it, and the support I have gotten out of them. Each one has touched me and moved me at a time when I needed it desperately. I don't know how people feel about named, so I won't do that, but here's a brief list of my bounty so far:

1 Fun cat calendar with cats dressed as movie characters

2 Post cards from China and London - pandas and double-decker bus!

3 Winnie the Pooh CDs read by British actors like Stephen Fry and Judy Dench
http://www.amazon.com/Winnie-the-Pooh-Dramatised/dp/B003IR2AKK/ref=tmm_aud_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&qid=1300629951&sr=8-1-fkmr1

4 "Jingle Bell Stick" to make a noise (call for help when stuck in bed)

5 Mouse box - cute little red box with mousey finger puppets that pop up

6 Guided Meditation book and CD - Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster
http://www.amazon.com/Prepare-Surgery-Heal-Faster-Techniques/dp/0964575744/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300630175&sr=1-1

7 Alice's 3rd year book with photos of my darling niece from 2010

8 Alpaca purple hand-knitted winter hat

9 Mix CD with peppy tunes including "I Want To Be A Producer"

10 Gourmet home made meal certificate for an Italian dinner and dessert

11 Gourmet home made meal certificate for Roast Chicken dinner and dessert

12 Crayons, colored pencils, 2 Coloring books from the Ellen Million Graphics
"Goddess of the World" and "Dotminatrix" fantasy figures
http://www.ellenmilliongraphics.com/coloringbooks.php

13 The Courage Muscle Book - A Chicken's Guide to Living with Breast Cancer
http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Muscle-Chickens-Living-Breast/dp/1886284741/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300630255&sr=1-1

14 Food art book by Carl Warner
http://www.amazon.com/Carl-Warners-Food-Landscapes-Warner/dp/081098993X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300629239&sr=8-1


I have also received a pile of cards and letters and calls and hugs and emails and facebook comments - all of which factor into my feeling of being surrounded by a marvelous cloud of healing from my community! Huge thanks to you for each moment you have sent good vibes in my direction!!!

Comments

[muffyjo]

And now you've shared the love back...see, that's how it works best! What an amazing collection of treasures! I'm curious what you think of the Courage Muscle book and whether it would be helpful for Willa?