A Night Out on the Town

I have to share this story as it really is just too funny.  

Dave and I decided from the very beginning, that we wanted to find a support group for people living with Lymphoma.  So, Dave being my "techno-junkie" husband began his research online.  He quickly found a group at the Lymphoma-Leukemia Society close to Zangmeister Center.  Since we were going to be there to see Dr. Moore, we decided we would go check it out in hopes of picking other people's brains about their course of treatment, experiences, etc.  

I don't know how to explain to what I had expected, but it wasn't this.  Upon entering, we realize we are late for a potluck.  Keep in mind....potlucks typically require you to bring a dish to share.   That wasn't a requirement on the website, I promise.  The other prerequisite not noted in the description is that you should be eligible for a Golden Buckeye Card.  I'm certainly not judging the crowd here...I'm just letting you know we looked a little out of place.  :)  I suppose we should have expected this as Dr. Keubler told us Dave is the youngest Follicular Lymphoma patient he had ever seen.  Ooops. 

So just as Dave and I are planning our secret escape, "craft time" is introduced.  Now you all know I love anything that involves markers and glue so we decide, "Oh heck, we don't have any other plans...let's stay and see what we can learn."  

I just have to tell each of you that we actually had a great time.  My husband was apparently Martha Stewart's brother in a former life because he actually cut and sewed.  You can see his final masterpiece in the picture I attached.  We met lots of wonderful people who were more than willing to share their stories with us.  My heart goes out to each and everyone of them for, as Oprah would say, "Living their best life."  That's exactly what Dave and I are doing and they helped remind us exactly what life is all about.  We will probably look for a group a little more in our age bracket, but it was definitely not a night wasted none the less. 

Read the following post if you would like to hear about our appointment with Dr. Moore.