Miracle: Part 2

After Wednesday's ice storm settled, I took a walk to Chuck and Lauren's house to get out of the house for a bit. Mom was pretty nervous because we were still waiting to hear back about her CAT SCAN results. The days before and after chemo's or any kind of test are the worst. It's the "not knowing" that really gets to you. But because we've gotten bad news from this test before, I think everyone was a little more on edge than usual. As I was nearing my way home, mom popped her head out of the front door "I'M NORMAL, I'M NORMAL!!!" She was still on the phone with someone from our family sharing the good news, but was yelling down the block like a crazy woman--- a good crazy! She was going on and on about how Dr. Canavan truly couldn't believe he was looking at her SCAN because it looked so unbelievably healthy! I can probably vouch for all of Mom's friend's and family members when I say as soon as we heard this news, it felt like a huge weight was off our chests. THANK GOD!

After Mom had made her phone calls, she couldn't stop praising Dr. Canavan's name. "The man's a saint! He's the BBBBEEEESSSST doctor in the whole world. Even if it doesn't come back, I ain't gonna worry cause I know he'll take care of me!" We later had a few laughs because after she started pouring herself a huge glass of the HACIENDA Merlot I said, "Whether we got good or bad news, you were gonna have a few drinks no matter what huh?" And she couldn't agree more. It was time to celebrate and so she did, rightly so!

What is past, is past. Here's what the near future has in store...
1) Mom's 1st Maintance treatment
2) March 2nd- Party for OC at the OB! (Details below)
3) April 28th- Sandy Rollman 5K for Ovarian Cancer

So basically we have to never stop praying, continue to raise funds and spread the word to help find better and more efficient OC tests/treatments, and last but certainly not least... PARTY!!!!

Best,

Andrew

Kemo Turns 1 and spends the day with Mom Mom

As many of you know Lauren and I got a dog last April. Mom thought a perfect name for our new addition would be Kemo (figured spelling it Chemo might be too much). Anyhow Kemo has stuck by Mom all year again and again bringing a smile to her face even on the worst days. Now, Kemo doesn't hold a candle do mom's grandkids, but in a pinch he does the job well. It seems like just yesterday we got the news that mom's cancer had returned. As expected mom was devestated as were we all. However I never knew how much she loved that dog until somewhere through her tears she told me to go home and get Kemo...She said "I need my Kemo". That pretty much sums up their relationship. She loves him and I know the feeling is more than mutual. He goes nuts when we say "It's time to go to Mom Mom's House". So, yesterday while Lauren and I were at work mom again spoiled him all day, where he spends most of the day sleeping on her lap as she watches TV. He's quite an impressive puppy....Happy Birthday Kemo....

Mom Finished Last round of Chemo Like a Champ

Just this past Monday mom finished her 6th and final round of chemo. She went through the normal painful Thursdays, but other than that she was her same old normal self. Over the next few weeks she'll go back to the hospital for another scan to reconfirm that there are no masses. She feels great, her doc's say she's doing increadible so things are looking up.

On another note, I know she is very excited about the TEAL NIGHT FOR LIFE at the Olive Branch on March 2nd. She mentioned to me that she hopes that the family can all make it as well as all of our friends and alike. We hope to see you there. It should be a great night. If you want more info please call me at 732-236-0681. Thanks,

Chuck Lopez