And what a Valentine’s Day it has been. Sandy surprised me today with a trip to a local spa for both of us — we both had massages and facials. It was incredibly relaxing and just what we needed after the past week. It was my first massage ever and of course my first facial (Sandy’s first facial too), so all you guys out there who think facials are just for women, take it from me — they feel really good - just try it. Because women know how to live - we can learn from them, believe me. And now I truly understand why Sandy loves getting massages too.
Luckily Sandy’s chemo symptoms started to lessen yesterday and she felt good enough to go to the spa today — which she had reserved a month ago, not knowing she would be feeling so bad during the next chemo round. So after the 3-hour spa treatment, we drove the 25 miles to one of our favorite restaurants for a wonderful meal, the first real food Sandy has had in days.
So today has been pure joy for me… to see Sandy feeling good and relaxed, looking beautiful… and eating dessert!
Click to enlarge — a photo of a painting I had custom-made for Sandy for Valentine’s Day. (scroll to bottom of painting when it loads)
Happy Valentine’s Day…
Good night,
Dan
February 15th, 2006 at 7:33 am Hello Sandy and Dan, I’m so happy you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. What a wonderful way to spend time together, relax and treat yourselves! As Don and I were walking home yesterday, we were talking about you two and how excited we are about the race in September and having you at our home. We will have so much fun! Thank you for the inspirational updates, message and words. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you both from Don and I
February 21st, 2006 at 5:01 am Sandy and Dan - happy valentine’s day. it sounds like it was perfect for you. we hope every new day is easier than the day before. what a remarkable journey for you both and sharing it with every one who comes to this site is incredible. it surely is inspirational. we think of you often. we love you.
February 27th, 2006 at 4:54 pm Hey you…what a beautiful painting. I’m looking at a card you sent me once, Sandy…the one with the Finches on it…..I think of you when I see Finches! Hey, I’m thinking a fundraiser is in order..what do you think? Should be do something in the late spring to raise money for this bike ride? I know someone who could play music:) xoxoxokel