Celebrate!

I will praise you. Lord, with all my heart. I will tell all the miracles you have done. I will be happy because of you; God Most High. I will sing praises to your name. Psalm 9: 1-2

I had a PET scan on Tuesday, July 13 - the results are back and are much better than the scan I had in April. The spots around my breast bone (sternum) were smaller and less dense, the spot near my left kidney was not visible, the spot that I could feel in my neck is not visible and I can no longer feel it. PTL! The tumor marker number has decreased substantially - still not "normal" but heading the right direction. I have fluid around the left lung and that has increased a bit, and will continue to be watched closely. Generally, very good news. Please continue your prayers, positive thoughts and energy. I am forever grateful for all the support I receive.
Last week Marlin and I hosted my family reunion - from Thursday evening until Sunday evening, we hosted several meals and enjoyed the company of my family. My only surviving cousin from the Shipman side visited with us on Saturday. It was fun visiting with her remembering our childhoods and catching up family news. On Friday afternoon, my oldest sister, Luanne, hosted a "Girls' Tea Party" in my living room. The photo of the group is posted. We did invite Luanne's youngest grandSON - and he sat at the head of the table keeping all us ladies in check. We enjoyed two types of tea - complete with cream and sugar - and several sweet treats.
Sunday, my siblings and their families hosted a picnic for our extended family on my mother's side - the Stewart Reunion. There were about 64 people attending at Winston Park in Girard. My sister, Nora, from San Antonio stayed a couple of days after the crowds lefton Sunday to help me put the house in order. She and I went to Topeka so she could see my apartment and my office - something she has never been able to do - and then on Wednesday, I took her to the airport in Kansas City. It was a great weekend full of family and laughter.
Marlin and I are now preparing for a 10 day trip to Mt. Rushmore, Montana, Yellowstone and the Grant Tetons. We are taking our convertible to enjoy the scenery up close!
I am truly blessed - and hope you are enjoying the blessings provided to you each and every day. Appreciate those who support you and give them hugs every day. Thank God for your health and the pleasures you can experience during this life.
Blessings to you -
Love to you -
Ellen