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On "Good Friday" 16 years ago 2004 I crash my friend Piper Tomahawk plane immediately after takeoff from an height of about 200-300 feet. It was a total and complete abrupt engine failure. I couldn't make it back to the airport field (South County Airport, near San Martin) so I crash through a steel fence (see background) and plowed into this field. It was my only option. Not a mark on me. Plane was totaled! Both wings destroyed, landing gear rip off, air frame body was bend. Somebody was looking over me that day.
I thought about that time again 16 years ago when I flew again today on Good Friday 2020 this morning.
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My older sister that lives in Las Vegas was diagnosed last summer with colon cancer that had metastasized to her liver, Stage IV. She began a chemotherapy regimen. After months of treatment and not seeing signs of improvement, she and her husband sought out a second opinion at UCLA. There they found a wonderful team of doctors that finally gave her and her family some hope. She started a different chemotherapy regimen with the hopes of making her a candidate to have the right side of her liver removed, that the healthy left side would be able to regenerate, that the best possible outcome would make her cancer free after the resection. During this time, to prepare her for the surgery, she underwent a procedure, a hepatic artery embolization, where they would stop the blood flow to the right side of her liver, and without the blood flow the cancer would not be able to keep growing. After a few months they were hopeful the tumor would shrink and she would have enough healthy liver left to regenerate and function after the resection. It didn't turn out that way. The cancer, they said, had now moved into the left side of her liver, in addition to the right, and she was not a candidate for surgery at that time. So they changed the chemotherapy plan once again, this time more aggressive. She made it through that round and went back to UCLA for another scan. The head surgeon said although the chemo had stopped the cancer from growing more, there was still too much cancer to remove, that there would not be enough healthy liver left, but that was if he was relying on what information the scan was giving him. He questioned the scan and said he wanted to actually look at her liver to get an accurate indication of what was really going on. Before the surgery, he gave her a 50/50 chance that he would be able to resect the liver. If that was not possible, he would implant a pump in her liver to deliver long-term chemotherapy.
This morning she went in for surgery, not knowing what the outcome would be when she came out of the anesthetic fog. Her friends and family waited from other cities as her husband kept us updated with texts as he received new information. The result was more than anyone could have hoped for, wished for, even imagined. As it turns out, the cancer was confined to the right side of her liver and what the scan was indicating on the left side as cancer was actually benign cysts. They successfully removed the right side, she has 65% of her liver left, which will regenerate, and the colon cancer was taken care of with the chemotherapy and a surgical procedure done at the same time as the liver resection. According to her doctors she is cancer free.
I've learned that tomorrow is not guaranteed, to never ever give up hope, because sometimes, not every time, but sometimes there are true miracles. I've learned to forgive and forget, that life is too short. I believe prayers do work. I have a newfound respect for anyone suffering from cancer, what people go through to survive because they have a lot more living to do.
Nancy, you put up a good fight. You kept a positive attitude when I know it must have been so hard to do so. I’m so very proud of you. I know there are brighter days ahead for you. I’ll see you soon.
Your little sis.
My Fluff painted David yesterday with some terribly expensive antique bronze paint...but I do think it was well worth it, its like have a real bronze statue in the garden. He gazes at a tub with stocks, lobelia and begonias, before him a geranium scented geranium. next a Twisted Hazel and a hanging basket full of nasturtiums. Not bad considering Englands has had rain ,wind and cold this summer.
1. Tiny sleeper., 2. Summer toes., 3. Going to get my mom. Still 8 miles away... #alpinefire, 4. Patriotic Toast., 5. Out of the ashes. The biggest rainbow I've ever seen, double, rising out of the ash., 6. I'm never buying a blow up pool again. #feellikeimgonnadie #shelovesit, 7. New fabric that came home with me today. #iloveworkinginaquiltshop, 8. I wore my favorite shoes to church., 9. Mini waffle bar for dinner. Homemade Greek yogurt, blueberries, banana. #brinner, 10. Binding done. Over 10 yards of handsewing. It didnt take as long as I expected. #20yearoldquiltfinished, 11. She decided to make dinner tonight. But after she made hers she decided me and Scott were on our own. #latergram, 12. It's never too hot to bale cookies. #ijustmadethatup #itshot, 13. My mom is reading to Creamie. She's in love with this book. #grandmashouse, 14. Sushi date with the #SLCMQG girls. First time for sushi for me... Wish me luck!, 15. Home with a sick little girl today. She is "helping" me clean up my fabric messes. Zipper storage was her idea. #brilliant, 16. Absolute new favorite dress. And it's blue so she loves it too., 17. chalkboard nails 2, 18. I kind of love her version. A lot. :), 19. Taking listening VERY seriously., 20. Matching glasses. I broke mine this morning and amazingly found the exact same ones at Target tonight. #miraclesdohappen, 21. 3rd zip pouch this week. This one is for me. I think. (pattern by Anna @noodlehead531), 22. Dessert. Brownies, ice cream and huckleberry syrup my sister brought me from Montana. So so good., 23. Splash pad day. #summer, 24. Full double rainbow, rain is over, baseball game still on., 25. Ice cream with friends. #alittlebitlatergram followed by her first real 3 year old tantrum. Awesome., 26. Band of Horses. #twilightconcert, 27. Date night in my favorite field in my favorite skirt. I made it 2 months go from a vintage sheet and I wear it almost every week. Also, I kind of look mad. Ha!, 28. Rockstar., 29. she's giving us a recital. love her., 30. Outdoor movie with my neighbors. #soawesome, 31. Deluxe waffle bar for dinner! My nieces think I'm the coolest ever. There's chocolate chips and marshmallows on there :)32. Not available33. Not available34. Not available35. Not available
this is an unfinished, Ryerson University-
bleak at the front, but down a pathway, at the back, a symphony of colours and delight-
little story: while we were taking this picture with Alex, the police came and asked us what we were doing in that very serious way they have of doing it. It turned out we were in a private car park, and some neighbour had called, it seems, the police thinking we were dealing hasch or raping a 4 years old girl!
There are many things that our parents have done for us, from decorating the Christmas tree to keeping gifts under our pillow, there are so many Christmas memories we have of our childhood. Christmas is a season of miracles, a festival of joy and this Christmas, we thought of giving it back to the parents.
Who says miracles don’t happen on Christmas?
This Christmas, the kids of Ashiana Senior Living residents thought of giving it back and making it special for them. They painted a scenery of joy and emotions at Ashiana. Join us as we take you on a journey full of emotions, full of joy and cheer, a tale of tears and surprise.
After all, #MiraclesDoHappen.
light panels, blinking and changing
in random order (or so appears) on a totally unfinished building, I love toronto
All dressed up and somewhere to go...you know this is every weekend now that we are off somewhere...but I love it and cant wait for next weekend..wonder where we will go next? Thats the fun in life, the not knowing...if we were psychic enough to know everything there would be no fun!
Our Dear Friends Debbie and Leigh were away for my birthday. This weekend we all spent a fantastic and happy time. First we went to famous Ironbridge and went to a super shop selling all kinds of obect d`art then on the evening we went to a sumptious restaurant called the "Water Margin". Well, if you are going to a Chinese restaurant, what else are you going to wear? Actually Debbie herself got this suit for me last year...
my companion, always braver than i, walked down a pathway, and usually
lets me do my shots, but tonight, i heard
"marc, come over here" i knew i was in for a treat
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This sign is on our front door...because to put it simply: Miracles Happen. If you Believe enough in the powers of our Universe, Miracles happen to us every Day. In fact, apart from the Life is for Living photos, why dont we do a "Miracles Happen" Theme? After the 18th of this month, anything is possible!
Its a funky little old suit isnt it? I thought it appropriate to wear my mothers fan brooch..as I was using a fan that is...
Yes I know it like the other one, but it was more sunny so I took another one. This is my view when I write to you from my computer. Dedicated to all of you who love flowers. Dont they give you peace and love when you tend to them? Particularly proud of our blue hydrangea which is just before the centre tub.
This is a 5 month old feral kitten. Young, hungry - easy to trap. Since he is not adoptable, he will be euthanized this morning.
out of dc, upgrades never seem to clear, but today was my lucky day. I walked up to the gate agent and said, by some miracle, has anyone cleared off the list?
She asked my name and said it was my lucky day.
Sweet. I read a book, declined the quiche and watched night at the museum.
Beautiful day for a flight.
Kimali is home, preening and grinding his beak in contentment after having some dinner.
Kimali was lost over a week in Mobile Alabama. He was returned safely home on April 9, 2015 by a marvelous father setting an example for his boy and girl. God bless him..
#tbt to that day in Central Anatolia, Turkey when I was shocked to find out that I actually made a real bowl using clay & a pottery wheel. #miraclesdohappen Jessica, my fearless travel companion, documented this experience - THANKS!
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