Spring Break

We took a trip to Mackay, Idaho to see Darryl's parents.  The weather was beautiful and the roads were clear.  But first we stopped in Jerome, Idaho and dropped off 600 pounds of shoes to go towards Jorin's shoe collection for his Eagle project.  That was a total of 470 pairs of shoes! 

Once we got to Mackay we stopped at the local reservoir.  It was frozen over, but starting to melt along the edges.  

Meg and her cousin Emery.  They had a fun sleepover and then they spent the morning running away from the boys (Roman and Cordovan).

Roman, Cordovan, Meg and Emery.  Myler cousins together in Mackay.  In front of the cabin that grandma and grandpa Myler are renting while they build their house.  

We were able to see Kent and Justena and their kids, along with Aaron, but unfortunately I did not get any pictures with my camera.  On our way home we drove through Salmon, Idaho.  It is the birthplace of Sacajawea. 

We stopped at the border of Idaho and Montana and let the kids enjoy the snow.  That was the highlight of the trip for them!  Roman was so excited he could barely contain himself.  The first thing he did was lay down and make a snow angel.  

We had a great time, but are so glad to be home.  I will see if the kids have any more pictures from their cameras and add them as well.  Thank you to Dean and Kathie for letting us stay with them!



Recent mammogram

Last Tuesday I had another mammogram here in Roseburg.  I had not been back to that office since I first discovered the lump and went in for an ultrasound and mammogram, last May.  I was a bit nervous and apprehensive going in.  Although I feel good and I am getting stronger each day, I felt I could not depend on that, as I felt good last May when I went in.  I asked the radiologist if he could tell me right away if he found anything.  After the mammogram, he came in and told me that everthing was clear!  Whew!  What a relief!  I was cautiously excited!  We had the office send the films up to my surgeon in Eugene.  We wanted him to look over the films as well.  So, basically, we wanted a second opinion.  We heard back today from him and he said he could not be happier.  He could not see anything suspicious!  YES!! 
 Yesterday I went in for another Herceptin treatment.  Also saw my oncologist and he said he would say I am NED, which means No Evidence of Disease.  They can't tell me I am "cancer free" and in remission means you still have cancer, it just isn't growing and is stable.  So, I am NED.  That is where we are!  We are very excited! 

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!

My sister sent me this video and I just loved it!  I hope you all enjoy it too!

FYI-I have my follow up mammogram today.  Please pray that everything is clear.

A look at February

A quick look at a few of the fun things we have been up to in February!

1. Playing with a catapult that Aunt Ranelle sent us.  We had a hard time getting the marshmallow to get in the cup.  We then switched to a bowl and  it finally went in, but then it bounced right back out! 

2.  Meg and I went up to Vancouver for a quick weekend with Rachelle.  We had a lot of fun and love spending time with her!  One night we went to a Mongolian Grill for dinner.  Meg loved it!  Each time we go, we try and eat somewhere different and get a new "international" experience.  :)  I know it is a stretch, but, hey, we are having fun and we don't even need to leave the country!

3.  We got "heart attacked" by some mystery giggling girls.  What a surprise, thank you!

4.  Roman had his first Blue and Gold dinner. He received his first patch, the Bobcat.  He made this cake and frosted it.  What a great job!  The next day he learned how to stitch his patch on his uniform by hand. 

5.  Meg had a presentation on Thomas Edison in our homeschool co-op.  She made up this board and gave a 5 minute presentation to her class.  She did a fantastic job and really learned a lot.  She thinks Thomas Edison looks a little like Grandpa Reber.  Did you know that Thomas Edison proprosed to his second wife using Morse code?  How romantic....