Happy Anniversary

So today is B and I's One Year Anniversary. It is almost hard to believe that we made it to our One Year. Let me say that the first year has definitely been the hardest. B and I have been faced with many challenges but we have both proved that we are made for each other. I have proved to myself that I am a stronger person than I ever thought I could be, and I have only come to this realization after meeting B.






B makes me want to be a better person and I work so hard to make him happy. We managed to get away for a nice weekend at the Little River Casino Resort. We had planned a nice weekend of golf, however decided to put the golf part of the weekend on hold since B's shoulder is still really hurting. Instead we did some gambling, and had a perfect dinner at a nice beach town restaurant.....the Glennview. All I wanted was lobster and butter, and B was able to produce!!!! The weekend was perfect!!!!

So just in case B forgot why it is that I love him, I thought that I would make it public to everyone so here I go.

1. B puts me first always. For example, today we had an in room massage planned, and there was some major confusion at the hotel. The massage was supposed to be in the room, but early this morning we found out that the massage therapist could not come to the room, and with B feeling pretty bad, leaving the room to go out for a massage was not in the cards. I was so mad about the confusion, and was going to cancel, but B insisted that I go. He said I needed the massage, but we all know that he is really the one who could use the massage. This is just one example. He also sent me flowers to work and got me the most beautiful bracelet. And the flowers were our wedding flowers....and I thought didn't care, boy was I wrong! He is so sweet!!!! Not only that, B has said that this cancer fight is for me. What more could a wife ask for.

2. B has true drive and motivation. B interviewed and landed a job during one of his most grueling and exhausting Chemo Treatments. To be honest I have no idea how he got through the interview since he was crawling around on his hands and knees the morning of the interview. And not only that he had doubts about accepting the job, but was determined to have the cancer team find the right combo of meds and chemo so that he could teach. He is truly motivated, and a good example to everyone. Hey if B can go to class and teach 1 day after chemo, everyone out there can go to work with an upset stomach.....sorry I have no sympathy for lame work absentees at this point.....nothing comes close!!!!!

3. B has proved that he is handsome with any look. Since B and I have been together he has gone through a variety of looks...from a Mohawk, to a Jew fro, to clean cut, and now buzzed. And with every look he has managed to remain handsome. He is beautiful inside and out. Not only that he puts up with me and my narcotic tendencies. He is truly eye candy, but he is married, so ladies, hands off!!!

And the list could go on. I can only hope to one day share in the joy of having a baby, and owning a home in grand rapids with B. Let's just hope that soon we will be able to put this frickin nightmare behind us. So tonight we shared some anniversary cake and celebrated our first year of marriage.

So Happy Anniversary to the best husband in the world. I love you more today than the day I married you. Te BMo!!!!!!

Also thanks to everyone for the kind gifts and thoughtful cards. We are lucky to have such loving and strong people behind us.

Pressing Our Luck

So when I last updated, B was still residing on 5 south, however I am happy to report that he checked out of the 5 south dream tower and is resting comfortably back here at Casa de Muttz. He checked out of the hospital on Thursday, and is doing much much much better. The pain seems to be in check and Dr. # 12 promised to touch base with us again on Monday to make sure that we were on the right track....the track to a pain free life. It is incomprehensible to think how long B has been living in pain, but it has been almost 7 months. 7 months of gut retching, back twisting, eye bulging PAIN, and I can honestly say that he is close to slamming that book closed, hopefully forever.

We had a pretty busy weekend, however we knew better then to press our luck....no whammy, no whammy, no whammy, stop. So on Friday we had an early dinner at home and decided to go out to the movies. Up until this point, going to the movie required some serious pre-planning. We had to make sure to time B's meds around the movie times, however this past weekend we just picked up and went to the show. It was a great date night, that ended with a heated putt putt golf battle. B and I decided to hit up the local Craig's Crusiers...you know Craig's Cruisers, where the fun never ends!!!!! And I am happy to report that B beat me fair and square....even with a bad arm and a bad leg.

And on Saturday we headed North for my youngest niece's birthday party. It was a great time and just seeing the girls brightened both our day. Arleigh Grace and Kensley Catherine are so stinken funny. They fight over toys and both play like hell, however the highlight of the weekend was when both girls were in the pack-and-play, and Kensley yelled out...."Bumpa" aka Grandpa Don, "Arleigh Bites". That is a true fact, Arleigh does bite, and Kensley was telling the truth. What a hoot. Following the party B and I came back home for a quick nap and then last minute decided to hit up the Outback for a celebratory dinner, toasting a good report from Dr. # 4 and B's new job. We then capped off the weekend with a trip to the Cascade Meijer......wow what day. Taking us into Sunday, the day of rest. Both B and I took full advantage of the Catholic Sabbath, and rested for most of the day Sunday, knowing full well we had a tough week ahead....Chemo Week....Hell Week.

So Tuesday has come and gone, and so far so good. Do I dare say that Dr. # 4 and the staff have finally figured out the right concoction of meds and chemo drugs. For the first time EVER B seems to be handling the chemo with true grace. He isn't nauseous, he doesn't have hiccups, and has an appetite. The only noticeable side affect is that B is pretty tired. But let me say on the record, I will take tired over vomiting any day of the week. Finally a tolerable Chemo week. And this comes at the perfect time since B and I will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary this weekend.

We are looking forward to a nice, relaxing, and well deserved weekend getaway. So happy early anniversary to B and I, with many many many more to come.