Update from Seattle (Jan 2010)

Hi friends!

We are having a faboulous time in Seattle, feeding, playing with and just staring at our gorgeous grandson Jake. We got here Saturday and babysat so Joel and Melissa could have a date night. Today was a busy day - we took Jake to his music class (no he's not learning to play an instrument although he does put everything in his mouth). He also had a doctors appointment - he's doing great! We are leaving tomorrow night.

Last Thursday, I saw my oncologist - we will start the next round of chemo on January 18th. I actually weigh 117lbs - yay!! Max weighs slighty more.

All for now, will keep you posted. Love, Mar.

update Dec 17

Hi Friends
Monday I finished the radiation treatments. They even presented me with a certificate of achievement award.It will take about 2 weeks for the side effects(mainly fatigue) to go away. We had a fabulous visit with the boys, went to our favorite resturaunts,to a museum,saw Jerry Sienfeld and just enjoyed each others company
I will see the oncologist on Jan7 and start another series of chemo and then they will do some scans to see what's going on, I feel positive and live one day at a time
Happy hanukah to you all
love Mar

update Nov. 28

Hi friends
I am in good shape for the shape I'm in.I'm half way through radiation treaments so far so good.I'm keeping as active as possible and enjoying each day,treasuring family and friends.Speaking of treasures Barry and Joel will be here next week to visit the "old folks" We are really looking forward to that. Joel and Melissa keep us in Jake's life with tons of videos , photos and the computer cameras he is a pretty special guy. Hope you all had a nice holiday.
Love Mar

Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Seattle Survivor!

Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Seattle: Nov 1st

In Seattle with Joel, Melissa & Jake!

Birthday Giant Hot Fudge Sundae at Sammy's!

update Oct 13

Hi friends
Things so far are going well. Going in for chemo today,.then one next Tues. then I have two weeks off before a month of radiation(5 days a week) We will be going to Seattle for a few days during the break. Got to get our Jake fix really looking forward to that!!!! I am back to my usual activities; teaching, walking,. art class,.movies etc. Joel was down last weekend . We celebrated Max's 82 birthday by going out for pizza,,salad and a gigantic hot fudge sundae was great. Thanks again for your interest and support
Love Marline