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Posted by: Dan @ 10:12 am
and Hope… Faith… Courage… Strength…
Tuesday, the day after the great hike, Sandy and I drove the 35 miles to Orondo School where she teaches. It was a surprise visit and her coworkers and the kids were as thrilled to see her as she was to see them. She works with some incredibly loving and supportive folks. [ Thank you for the gift certificate to Jan’s Hanging Gardens Shop. We’ve already used it to buy a couple of huge, wonderful hanging flower baskets for the garden patio. And thanks for the “Birdsley Inn” birdhouse - it will soon be a home to a swallow family. And thank you again for the generous donation to the Brain Tumor Fund bank account. ]
And of course it was wonderful to see the kids again and watch their excited reactions when they spotted Sandy. She got so many hugs from these great children - they almost lifted her off the ground at times in big group hugs. We were both in tears - joy mainly - it was so touching to see this huge outpouring of love they all have for Sandy. What a gift. A funny moment… Sandy was showing some of the kids the staples and shaved area on the back of her head, explaining that her hair will grow back soon. One little girl looked at me and back to Sandy… “Will your husband’s hair grow back too?”
And we also learned how truly loving and caring these kids are. They have been selling wristbands - with individual words on unique colors - Dream, Strength, Courage, Love, Hope and Faith. All the money they are raising is going to Sandy - a wonderful act of kindness. It’s amazing seeing all these multi-colored wristbands on the kids…
Orondo kids and staff, you’re the greatest!
On our way home we stopped by my office at the Forest Service to see some folks I work with and haven’t seen in a month. Thanks again to my coworkers for the great banner and all the gifts and all the support. I’m blessed to work with such wonderful folks as well.
Last night we had a delicious dinner with Bill and Sue at their beautiful home way up Icicle Canyon… more healing energy to be in the mountains with friends.
Later today, a big event - Sandy will have the 22 staples taken out of her head incision. And we’ll meet with her local oncologist to go over the next round of chemo drugs, which will start soon.
The Gnome is sporting a new LiveStrong hat band…
And he’s looking forward to seeing you in the Garden of Friendship.
Dan
June 1st, 2006 at 12:33 pm Just looking at those sweet little hands with the inspirational bracelets on, brings happiness to our hearts. We are praying that your healing journey continues with the love, support and guidance of your angels here on earth as well as those who guide us from above. You two are truly the definition of inspiration. Love, Susie and Wally
June 1st, 2006 at 3:28 pm Kids,good coworkers,and good friends, quiet a potent combination of good energy. May their energy help keep the journey moving forward. Onward and upward! Lots of positive thoughts and prayers are sent your way! P.S. Dan, if the childrens’ thoughts for your hair works, please past it on!!
June 2nd, 2006 at 2:16 am Hey Guys! Haven’t talked to you in a while but it sounds like you are savoring life and surrounded by love and support. I am still in Portland doing the pizza thing. Not going to school but I have made a lot of great friends who love me and enjoy my company. I’ve grown up so exponentially in the last series of months in a way I could never have done in a small town. I’ve been thinking about you guys a lot and hope I can you see you this summer. Laughed uproariously over the question about Uncle Dan’s hair growing back. It was really special hanging out with you guys at the coast last summer. It was the first time I actually felt like an adult with my family and could socialize and interact as a grown-up. Thank you for that. I am impressed by the strength and hope that you are both displaying and I think about you daily. I love you both and wish you joy. Christopher
June 2nd, 2006 at 6:50 am It was SO GOOD to see you this week!! Looking forward to a visit your way soon and to seeing you with your family at the picnic in a couple weeks. Sandy, I have total faith that you will beat this disease, and if there’s anything I can do for you in the meantime, just let me know. (I’m having to do a lot of deleting - a little too much help from Sophie, my cat, on the keyboard. I think that’s a hint to keep it short!) Love you! Carol
June 2nd, 2006 at 7:16 am I’m so glad you’re home! I’ve been checking in periodically. If you ever find yourself coming into Seattle I hope you’ll give me a call. Mi Casa Su Casa…..I have a queen bed just waiting for you. I’m wearing my yellow band!!!! Now I just need a red hat. xoxoxokel
June 2nd, 2006 at 5:19 pm Hi Sandy and Danno! Welcome home! Claire is decorating survivor illuminary for you along with her two grandmas and her aunt Jayne to be in the ‘Walk for Life’ tonight. We will go down to East Wenatchee and light it up at 9:pm-ish and walk the track for you! We’ll visit soon, until then, take care and listen to your inner-gnome! -CarolAnn
June 3rd, 2006 at 9:58 am sENDING YOU POSITIVE, HEALING ENERGY FROM THE WEST SIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS!