 Summer is 2/3 over, and I can hardly believe it! We have been living each day to the fullest. We have enjoyed a trip to Wolf Creek and a week at Bear Lake. Dan and I have enjoyed 2 Friday night stays at Anniversary Inn in Logan. We have been in a parade, watched fireworks, went swimming, had picnics and backyard bar-b-ques. Dan and I went on a 4 day cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was very relaxing and I was surprised how much I was able to eat! As Dan said in his recent post, I am sleeping a lot, and most days I don't get out of bed until 2pm. I plan on the rest of summer to be just as fun, although a little slower pace. Every day I live is a gift. Every moment is precious.    Dan and I at Anniversary Inn    Bear Lake July 2009     The biggest difference in my life since I stopped chemo and went on hospice is the quality of my life. I was so sick on chemo, and I wasn't living. I would go days without getting out of bed. Now I am up and about every day, even though I still sleep a lot. I feel good, I really do. There are times when I am completely pain free if I remember to stay on top of all my meds. The biggest challenge I face is still being tired, and wearing out quickly. I don't have a lot of energy, and I need a lot of sleep. However, I feel a thousand times better than when I was so sick from the chemo.
My hospice nurses are also amazed at how well I am doing. They tell me often that I am holding up way better than they thought I would based on when they first met me. I had just completed 8 months of chemo, and was so beat up from it. As my body has healed from the chemo damage, I have been able to eat more, and therefore have more energy. Words can not explain how miserable I was, and how much better I feel now. I just pray that the medicine continues to keep me as comfortable as possible. I wish I didn't sleep as much as I do. It makes me feel like life is just slipping by while I sleep. I miss so many minutes and hours with my children, but I am so grateful for the help of my mom and mom-in-law spending the whole day helping me and caring for the kids.
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Kristen
8/3/2009 02:29:14 am
Love the pictures! I would like to come visit, I will check with your secretary about a good day and time to visit! We love you Amber
Anna
8/3/2009 03:00:06 am
Amber, I think you are looking great. I'm glad you are having a great summer with your family.
Monica Harding Pittman
8/3/2009 06:35:39 am
Amber, this is Monica Harding. It has been so long since I have talked to you. You look great and I am glad you feel good. You amaze me with your strength. Your family is beautiful and your husband sounds like a wonderful man. My one suggestion is to have your family journal any personal or spiritual experiences you have. I know this helped my husband when we went through cancer with his dad. We had some very personal experiences with my father-in-law that only very close family know about and we will remember forever. We reflect often on the memories and expecially the peace that filled him and how truely thin the veil is. For some reason such a simple thing as journaling has brought so much peace when the days are hard and we just need a little reminder that families are TRUELY forever. My prayers and thought are with you and your family. 8/3/2009 01:09:16 pm
I love all the vacation pictures! The trips I am taking now are to medical facilities, but Tom always incorporates some spontaneity or romance into each one. We are going to Fairfax, VA this week to see about a clinical trial. He booked a hotel and told me "Virginia is for lovers". Bettelou68 from BCO
Ben
8/4/2009 02:45:21 am
Dan and Amber, it was so good to see you at the ward party. The pool was fun too. I can't tell you how excited we were to see how well you all are doing. My Kids commented on how glad they were to have you there and how much they love your family (especially Becka, they love it when she comes over) I ditto there comments, we love your family. Hang in there and we are ALWAYS thinking of you guy's.
Ginger Isacson
8/4/2009 04:23:38 am
Amber, I kept away from your blog for a long time. It made me too sad. Then I ran into Dan one day at the store and decided to be brave and get back on.So I have been back reading it and in fact I have read all the back logs and actually it made me feel stronger, your spirit shows through in your words and I loved reading every single word you wrote and every picture you posted. Thank you for sharing your journey and what you are learning with all the rest of us. We need it!!! Please know that even if you don't see me stopping in at your house that I think of you and love you and your family.
Vickie H. It's me again. The first idea I had for an outing was Snow Basin, and then to read two other posts about it confirms my first thought. That is always my favorite place to go when the leaves change and it's also a historic place because in t
8/4/2009 11:25:58 pm
Vickie
8/5/2009 12:16:59 am
I swear I don't know what happened this time. My mind is so foggy all the time, I just make supid mistakes, but hopefully I can remember everything I said. In the 2002 Olympics, the famous "Peek-a-Boo Street" did her last downhill ski race. There are Olympic flags all over, a lodge, and a small gift shop. Then you can go into Huntsville and see the David O. McKay home. I was just listening to one of the songs you have on your list, "I Believe in Angels" and wanted to say that you have been surrounded by angels both here and on the other side. Not just your wonderful husband and family, but great friends. I know you are grateful. That's what gets you through. It reminds me of Elder Holland's talk in Oct. 2008's conference. It's a good talk to go back and read. You and Dan have been incredible parents. Whenever I have met your children, they have such sweet spirits and strong testimonies. I also agree with the journaling and have wanted to say it for some time. I like to record myself on a tape or DVD. That way they can see you and hear your voice as you bear your testimony. It's also a good way to vent and share all your feelings like you do on your blog, only they can hear your voice. Today, I want you to "Sing, sing a song...don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear, just sing!..." Sing a hymn, Primary song or another of your favorites at the top of your lungs and with that beautiful smile you always wear. It will cheer you up. I'm looking forward to hearing about your 31st birthday. Love, your friend Vickie.
Heather
8/21/2009 12:52:20 am
Amber, you are my inspiration. Your words are words that need to be heard by everyone. Heather from BC.org 2/20/2012 06:52:48 pm
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