Tomorrow's A New Day!

Dave and I woke up this morning expecting yet another day of treatment at the James. I sipped my coffee on the couch with Marshall and Dave ate his bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios just like we do every day. Around 8:30 we headed to the hospital both in good spirits and thankful for the day together even if needles and medicine were going to be involved.

After Dave's vitals were taken, IV inserted, and blood drawn, we waited to see his oncologist, Dr. Blum. We brought Marshall with us today so we were excited to show him off. As soon as she came in the room, she scooped Marshall up and began to go through the typical baby routine, "Oh he's so cute, so big, look at those cheeks!" You know the drill. I must say, even though, I, of course, know how beautiful Marshall is...I never get tired of hearing other people say it. ha ha

Eventually Dr. Blum hands me my baby back and looks at Dave. I always have a knot in my stomach at this point. After sitting in the same room 6 months ago and hearing Dave's diagnosis...I know I'll never be able to sit patiently to wait what a doctor has to say. I know now what it feels like when the news isn't good.

I always tell the kids I work with at school that tomorrow is another day. That even though today was awful...tomorrow you get a fresh start. Well...today I felt like my words rang true. Dr. Blum told Dave that his CT results were not just good, they were AMAZING! As soon as she said it, I felt my breath catch..."Did she really use the word amazing?" She went on to tell us that Dave was in around an 80% remission and that she hopes he will be close to a full remission by the end of the treatment in April.

At that point, I looked up at my husband, who like me, is rather teary-eyed. What an amazing gift she just handed us!

I hope this reaches each of you happy, healthy and knowing that no matter how bad the economy gets, how many jobs are lost...it doesn't matter if you don't have your health and a life filled with the love of friends and family.