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Posted by: Dan @ 10:20 pm
That’s what I handed the homeless guy standing at a stoplight near Olympia on our drive down to Ashland today. It also sounded like a catchy title for this post. OK, I’m tired and delerious from a 10-hour drive, but it’s the best I could come up with.
Sandy and I made it to Ashland tonight around 7pm, beautiful weather all the way so the driving was easy.We’re staying at a wonderful place called the Ashland Springs Hotel - a classic old hotel in downtown Ashland, Oregon (thanks for the tip Heather!)
We strolled around downtown in the warm glow of the setting sun, and found a great mexican restaurant full of bright colors, fun people and delicious food. It fit our tired but lightened mood perfectly. We’re feeling really good about heading toward Stanford, after the stress of leaving home faded. And if it wasn’t for our destination, we could almost feel like we’re on a road trip vacation. We actually started this trip without having any scheduled appointments with her team of doctors at Stanford. But we had faith they would arrange everything. This afternoon we found out that she will meet Friday with a radiation oncologist and the doctor who performed her surgery in October. And she has an appointment with her neuro-oncologist on Monday. So her team is in place. Tomorrow we will get to Palo Alto and settle into the same hotel we stayed at in the fall (thanks to my sister Caryn at AAA!)… and prepare to face what’s next. Sandy is feeling good… and “putting her Lance face on.”
By the way, we have a new traveling companion on this trip. Many of you saw him at the party.
Here he is at the Ashland Springs Hotel… 
Stay tuned for his further adventures….[Apologies to the movie Amelie]
Good night,
Dan
May 3rd, 2006 at 8:44 am Your traveling companion is cute. He kind of looks like what your dad would look like Sandy with a white beard. Just kidding uncle Eric. Love, Susie
May 3rd, 2006 at 6:45 pm Dan and Sandy, Always thinking about you and admire your strength and zest and loving attitudes. The homeless man has been touched by a couple of earthly angels - just like every one else that is touched by your love. Glad you have each other and admire how you keep feeling grateful through each day….for all of life’s small things. Your blog entries really put life and priorities in black and white. I look forward to your writings and latest adventures described so beautifully. Happy Trails and Much Love, Megan
May 3rd, 2006 at 6:45 pm We love the pictures on Menashtash Ridge! Mount Stuart and you all look MARVELOUS! You are in our thoughts and prayers. WITH LOVE AND HUGS, Chris, Allen and Jason
May 3rd, 2006 at 7:54 pm our prayers are for you every step of the way. yes! that little peep looks just like your dad! our love to you both.
May 3rd, 2006 at 8:48 pm Hi Dan and Sandy. Hope you made it to Palo Alto without too much California traffic. It was wonderful to hear your voices the other day. I shipped your Great Harvest package with UPS and it’s guaranteed to be there tomorrow (Thurs), so don’t forget to check with the front desk. Hope you enjoy it! Sandy…your father is AMAZING….just like you! Take care, love and many, many prayers. Caryn.
May 3rd, 2006 at 8:50 pm Hi Sandy and Dan….Sandy, I was so disappointed not to be able to be at your garden party. However the grandboys did enjoy “Beauty and the Beast”…the musical was 21/2 hours ..that’s a big stretch for a 5 yr. old and a 10 year old…as you well know! But I was with you in spirit as hope is in your garden of blooms.. And I am putting great faith in the Stanford technology….given that technology is still a stretch for me…and of course I have so much faith in the two of you ….good things will come. love and prayers….Mary Lou