Hello!

Today we are just taking it easy.  Mary left yesterday and it was very sad to see her go. We had so much fun together.  I haven't laughed that much in a long long time!  She totally spoiled all of us.  Thank you to Mary and John and all the others who helped take care of her family for a whole week so she could take care of me!  We actually bought snow shoes, but much to Mary's disappointment, I was never up to it.  I love you, Mary, and I can't thank you enough.

Harrison raced at winter sports club and actually got a ribbon!  The kids and I went and saw a movie after Mary left.

Scotty gets in today.  He had a busy work week flying all over the country.  Tomorrow is my second to last treatment.  I am nervous, so please pray for me.  But I can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Love to all,

Julie
Maddie is now a red head.  She did it for a play she is in this March.  She has about 50 lines!
This is Harrison and Boscoe.  Boscoe is a dog at a shoe shop downtown.  Harrison loves Boscoe and the shop owner, Debbie. (They love him, too!)

Hi from Mary

Hi ...It is another beautiful day in Steamboat.  It has been so great to see Julie and the kids.  It is amazing to think that a year ago this month we were all having a girl's ski trip (seemingly)without a care in the world.  I know Julie will be back on the slopes and she is already showing signs of wanting to get out and do physical things....hmmmmm!  Do I just bring that out in her??  But, as we all know in recovery sometimes the mind is willing and the flesh takes a little while to warm up.  It is a good sign that she is planning things  (she already has a few summer outfits lined up--thank goodness for online shopping) Note to Scotty...probably shouldn't have gotten her a faster newer laptop!!)

Julie is getting some of the best care here and she is surrounded by good friends and medical personnel.  Of course, there are challenges that she and her family have had, but I think  this year has taught everyone a lot.  I am here until Saturday and Scotty comes on Sunday.  Monday is her second to last treatment and then mark your calendars for February 16 for her very last treatment!

Thanks so much to my husband John and my in laws for taking such good care of my family while I am away....love and miss you!

Sincerely, Mary

Happy Day!

What a beautiful day today. I feel really good .Mary is here taking care of me! This morning Harrison skied at Howellson Hill.  His coach told me he is doing great.  He said that Harrison likes to go last  in case anyone needs help, Harrison can stop and help them.  Mary and I got to see him ski some moguls.  He is amazing!!  The three of us had lunch at Boathouse Pub.  It was delicious.  Maddie and Amy were skiing at Mt. Werner.  Maddie told me she caught some "major air" on a jump!  Tonight we are going on a sleigh ride up on the mountain.  I will post pictures tomorrow.  Take care.  Love and miss you all!  Love, Julie

Lunch at the Boathouse.

Harrison and me after his practice.
I feel happy!!

Hi!

Hello, 

I had two really great days in a row (Sunday and Monday) and today I felt very tired.  I just rested all day and I'm sure tomorrow will be better.  Scotty took some pretty pictures that I thought I'd share.

Love and miss all of you!

Love,

julie

I feel great today!!

Hi, Friends and Family!

I woke up feeling really well this morning!!!  We went to my favorite place on the mountain, Hazie's.  It was snowing and so beautiful!!!!!  We had a fun ride on the gondola and then had a delicious lunch with a gorgeous view.  Thank you so much for all of your prayers and support.  I really appreciate good days like this.  We miss all of you!

Love, 

Julie

Wonderful News!!!

Hello, Everyone!!

Sorry I have been out of touch.  This round of chemo has been proven very tough, but I am making it through.  I had my 2nd treatment on Monday, had a rough few days, but today I feel really great.  On top of that, God has given me an unexpected and wonderful gift.  I had genetic testing done over Thanksgiving at  MDA.  I felt sure that I had the "breast cancer gene," simply because of my young age and I had NO other risk factors.  If I had the gene, we would know that Madeleine would be at very high risk to get breast cancer.  Also, I would have to have a complete hysterectomy on top of all of this.  I would be fine with the hysterectomy, but sooooooo worried about my baby and also, her children AND Harrison's children.  But like I said, Scotty and I were both prepared for a positive result.  Well, PRAISE GOD, the results were NEGATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still in shock and so grateful.  The relief I feel for Maddie's sake is unexplainable.  Thank you for all of your prayers.  Honestly I really couldn't do it without them.  I will try to blog more frequently now that I'm feeling better.  My next treatment will be January 26.  Specifically, I would appreciate if you would pray for NO DELAYS in my chemo.  I want to be done on time and get back to my wonderful life.  Miss and love everyone!

Love,

Julie
Santa Claus visited our house!!!

Scotty had our usual beautiful tree that he decorated.
This is Christmas Eve
This is Maddie and Harrison rolling out the dough for Chicken and Dumplings (Nana's recipe) We have done this every Christmas Eve since Maddie was a baby.(12 yrs!!)
Maddie on her way to the Quinn's Holiday Party.