Friday, April 1 pm

Yesterday was a very harrowing day for Michellie and David as they waited for word from the doctors.  Anxiety ramped up as the day progressed.  I was on a plane and oblivious to it all thinking that I would be able to get details when I touched down in Calgary.  Michellie was busy with assignments and working on the exercises she can do, while David spent the afternoon clearing out the back attic and getting rid of many of the boxes we had saved from the move.  David also enjoyed an evening of discussions at Strathspey Place Theatre with an open house to discuss the direction of the theatre.  He was very excited about this when he got home.  I touched down in Calgary for a two hour lay over.  I had the privilege of brunch with Kenzie, Mireille and Chelsie-Anne.  We had a good time catching up.  Then I headed to Edmonton where I was able to talk some ideas around some new healing workshops with another healing buddy.  Lastly, I was able to catch up with The Markowskis for a great evening of discussions and the start of the 45th Birthday Celebrations.  Lori and I both celebrate within a week of each other in May, so the festivities have started.

Today Michellie headed to school for the afternoon to catch up with her friends and dive into some of her assignments.  The evening was waiting for Brittany and Justin to get to the island from Halifax.  Michellie has been counting down going fishing with them.  She has been talking about it for weeks.  Sam got his license, so Michellie was waiting to see if he would be able to also come up for the weekend.  David was hoping to get to Judique for a CD launch, but he was snowed in.  A little freak storm descended  upon the area.  I don't know what this means for fishing?!  I did hear that Michellie was feeling much better today and the rash had backed off even more.  As well, her hair is a good buzz now across her whole head.  I can hardly wait to see what a week will mean when I get home.

I have had a fantastic time judging all day.  I love this job!  I hope I get to do more of it now that my schedule is freed up.  It is so great to share what I can, and enjoy such incredible talent as I saw today.  Edmonton has a pile of snow - the yards have four to six feet in them, even after melting.  Its really incredible.  The sun shone all day, so there was a lot of melting going on. 

We are anxious for the meeting Tuesday, but we are optimistic that there is still not enough evidence to show that radiation is called for to finish Michellie's treatments.  We embrace the opportunity to have a discussion about it and options.  As well, if there is no radiation planned, then perhaps we can get  some resolution on the stomach issues with a few tests now that Michellie has been out of treatment for almost 5 weeks.  All with time. 

Friday April 1st

It's no joke, we have no answer.  After waiting all day yesterday, David just received word at the end of the day that the doctors would like to meet next week.  There was no talk of radiation appointments, so we are not sure what this all means.  We are hoping that they are not sure, and just want to discuss that.  We will keep you posted, but for now, no radiation is planned - YAH!!!!  Thank you for shifting the energy for us and supporting the best for Michellie.  I will update more later, I am off to judge in Vermillion now.