Cuts like a knife
Had my pre-op appointment today with my ENT in preparation for sinus surgery. I will be going under the knife for a change instead of Shannon. It’s my first surgery since I had my wisdom teeth out, and the first …
Author: dcmacnut
Rock-a-bye Baby
Carter graduated to a toddler bed on Saturday. Mom and Dad were worried, since he’s quite the escape artist. But he loves it and crawls in on his own to go to sleep. Until tonight, that is.
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
First post of 2011 brings you a recap of 2010. Twitter-haiku style. From the highs of a new family, to the lows of a third miscarriage, to the fear of cancer. Attention 2011. We’ve had enough, thank you very much.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Happy New Year, dear readers. The family are all snug in their beds, and I am not far behind. We VandeVenters sure know how to party on New Year’s Eve. But it’s already 2011 on the East Coast, and since …
Welcome to the Middle of the End of the Road
Blog post number 31 is about Chemo number 6. Radiation is still around the corner, but this is a pretty good halfway point to be at. Something great to celebrate the new year, and a New Year’s resolution to start posting more often again (again).
The Thanksgiving Song
The wind is blowing and the snow is falling. The cold convinces you to stay indoors where it is warm enjoying the company of family and friends. There is a lot to be thankful for today. Shannon has four chemos …
I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener
Another gourmet evening meal for Carter last night, while Mom and Dad had Olive Garden take out. Think he’s spoiled?
Relax
We’re back from a brief hiatus. I understand some of you even missed us. We’ve been busy. Halloween, trick or treating, chemo number 3, more family visiting, and Chris is the new co-host of an on-line radio show. Good times.
Vacation
Mom and Dad got a break this last weekend. Carter went on a mini vacation. It’s the first time in nearly two years that Shannon and I have had a weekend (or any end) to ourselves. Just the two of …
Ball of confusion
Nine years ago today I almost died. Dedicated to the memory of Robert Stevens, Thomas Morris, Jr., Joseph Curseen, Jr., Kathy Nguyen, and Ottilie Lundgren. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.