Friday 4/15
One can certainly expect that if you’ve been motivating around this planet earth for almost 22,000 days, you would have experienced some pretty incredible days. Well, for me, Friday April 15, 2016 was certainly one of those days! Thank you to all who may have contributed in their own way to help line up the cosmic forces to make this happen for us………….……
7am. I awoke, reasonably well rested, to Justina’s email. I excitedly dragged Laurie out of the bathroom to share the news.
7:15am. We frantically arranged and prepared for an immediate flight to PDX. Bob chauffeured us.
9:15am. We board flight – Are you kidding me? Is this really going to happen?
12:40pm. We land PDX. It was great to see our chauffeur, Goelzie, who dutifully shuttles us off directly to OHSU.
1:30pm. We arrived OHSU. Biggest hugs to Justina! Simple paperwork, exceedingly nice people, quick blood tests, short educational video, Susan arrived! We were swept up in the sweet emotion of it all and were feeling incredibly fortunate!
3:00 pm. Laurie, Susan, Justina & I intently listened to the calm, eloquent: Dr. Beers. A treatment plan is constructed – key event .
4:30pm. Start treatment! Yes indeed, start treatment!
6:00pm. It was a lovely glowing springtime evening when Laurie and I boarded the Orange line on our way to Manfred and Susan’s house. We were aglow reveling in one of the best days of my life!
6:30pm. We sat down to a celebratory dinner with Manfred, Chris, Eric & Julia. Awesome! We fell asleep there flooded with gratitude.
For a complete account of this incredible day see Laurie’s story: “Rock Star“.
Saturday 4/16
7am. I awoke at Susan’s house, reliving the power of yesterday.
8am. I excitedly sent out the third “Health News”.
9am. We basked in the warmest welcome upon arriving at Linda & Chris house. Over breakfast and an urban hike, Laurie and I felt camaraderie, support and peace. Tapping into Chris’ medical knowledge was invaluable and soothing. (Like a 5 hour doctor’s appointment in the park answering any and every question you could imagine)! More than Awesome!
3pm. Flying back to Las Vegas to close condo and get car.
10:30pm. Went to bed pondering the radical change in our emotional state from just 72 hours ago.
what an amazing story! you have terrific friends … but remember, they are there for you because of what you have created together. congratulations! even in the midst of crisis there are incredible moments of grace.
Indeed -terrific friends they are! Thank you, Beth
Hi Mike, This is Leslie (Hodges) McLaughlin from back in your University of Delaware and Alexandria Va days! We just learned of your diagnosis and want to send along our positive thoughts and good vibes. We’ll keep sending them until you are well and will follow your blog.