Happy Birthday

Sunday May 31, 2009- Today was Michelle's 34th birthday. She told me she wasn' that excited about celebrating her birthday, not all that uncommon. I think most women feel the same way. I know Michelle is tired and fighting through some of the side effects of her latest treatments, but I think she looks beautiful. Michelle has always been a gorgeous girl, but in the last couple of years, her inner beauty is almost (and I emphasize almost) surpassing what she has on the exterior. I see her battling each day with something most of us will never comprehend until we are much older. She told me today that she can't wait until she feels her age. Right now she feels much older physically than what she is. I know that will happen for her. She also says she feels very blessed. I know Heavenly Father watches out for her every day. We love you Michelle and we look forward to 35 and beyond. Joana

Memorial Day

Tuesday May 26, 2009

The family finally got to see Michelle and Mom at the Memorial Day barbecue. Of course the talk of the family wasn't how great Michelle looked but Danny's hat. What is up with that Danny??? If nothing else, he always gives us something to laugh at. Too bad we weren't there, I would be doing the splits in the front. Michelle looks awesome, she still needs her rest but that is expected. Remember Michelle's birthday is coming up on May 31st. Send gifts right away.....she is going to kill me for saying that. Love you all.....Joana

Welcome Home Mommy

The girls were so excited to see Mommy. Great decorating!

Welcome Home

Sunday May 24, 2009.....Mom and Michelle are finally back home. As you can imagine, the girls were so excited to see Michelle. What great decorations on the front porch. I talked to Michelle this morning, she is still tired but in good spirits. Her doctor says she will be pretty tired for the next week and half. Michelle will be recovering at home with medications for the next 6 weeks, then Jenisse and I will head back to Mexico with her at the beginning of July. Keep the positive comments coming, they really help. Love you all. Joana

Goodbye Mexico

Say Goodbye

It is almost time to say goodbye. I have talked to my Mom and Michelle almost every day over the past few weeks and I have to say it has not gone by fast. But I know Michelle needed to be there and I was happy she went. Down below are some comments on the last day by my Mom. Remember to save the date August 1st for Michelle's fundraiser at Hidden Valley Park in Sandy. I will be sending out e-vites and posting info on this blog sometime next week. Joana

Friday May 22- Mom writes: Today is our last day in the Clinic and Michelle finally caught up with some treatments. She felt dizzy and sick to her stomach by lunch time. Thank goodness she is done with IV's. We already had Dr. Lopez come in for the last visit and we talked to her about medication and side effects(the one's she is taking home for 6 weeks). Also, they have a follow up program and will be calling Michelle on a regular basis to check on her. Michelle cn also call at any time to talk with Dr. Lopez. Well, everything is in place and we will start packing. In the kitchen they will prepare a vegeterian sandwich for Michelle to have on the airplane. They care about the patients here, not only about the cancer. We were talking with Michi and she said she is so greatful for getting to know all these wonderful people from Ireland, Colorado, Los Angeles, New York, Canada, etc. We are both sod greatful to our Heavenly Father for this expererience that enlarged not only our health but also our eternal perspective. MOM

Favorite Nurse

This is Michelle's favorite nurse at the Oasis of Hope. Her name is Dalila.