After visiting the surgeon about my thyroid cancer, it was decided to schedule surgery in the early Spring. I will have time to complete the chemo that ends early March, spend a month in Florida and a trip to California to see Andy and family, play Pebble Beach.......then surgery.
For now, it is time to prepare for the Christmas Holidays. Our children will be home in a couple of weeks so it is time to be rested, a refrigerator full of vegetables and tasty food, with snow on the country club hills for sledding. We wish everyone safe travels and Holiday cheer! Martha
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Christmas Letter
I have decided to post my part of The Poppink Melcher Christmas letter via blogspot.com.
This method saves paper and extra stamps.
We will have our children and grand children all home a few days after Christmas. We are all looking forward to our time together. Andy and family live in California. Cal is 4 and Nora 2years old. They love to come to Michigan for sledding, and playing with cousins. Katie and family live in Florida where Katie and Sam are serving our country in the Army. Severyn is .12 and Loreli is 9. They love to go Geocashing and playing in the snow with cousins. Kevin and family live in Saline, Michigan. Tess is 8 and Mia 6. Along with their mom, Holly, they are taking piano lessons. Both girls have a passion for drawing and hunting for frogs and snakes.
Scott also lives in Saline. We have the treat of seeing him quite often if he is not at work or on the golf course.
My journey in 2011 has been chronicled in this blog, so I won't repeat it again here. Joe has been such a marvelous support all year. He has enjoyed golf with his friends at the country club, volunteered at the hospital, works out at the fitness center. He just had his physical and as he says, "The doctor says I am a real specimen." I can vouch for that.
I have enjoyed playing my cello this year. The Pops concert was Dec. 4th. I just love playing and enjoy my friends in the orchestra. Seven years ago I worked with a committee of music lovers to promote a string program in Tecumseh schools. This past concert had students playing with the Pops Orchestra. The stage was full. I resigned as President of Community Arts of Tecumseh and am happy that it continues to grow. As soon as I was finished with radiation I signed up for a portrait class. We have a student show this week. Music and art fill my soul.
I can get into a peaceful place when playing or drawing.
The Poppink Melcher Family wishes you a Happy, Healthful, prosperous New Year!
Martha and Joe
This method saves paper and extra stamps.
We will have our children and grand children all home a few days after Christmas. We are all looking forward to our time together. Andy and family live in California. Cal is 4 and Nora 2years old. They love to come to Michigan for sledding, and playing with cousins. Katie and family live in Florida where Katie and Sam are serving our country in the Army. Severyn is .12 and Loreli is 9. They love to go Geocashing and playing in the snow with cousins. Kevin and family live in Saline, Michigan. Tess is 8 and Mia 6. Along with their mom, Holly, they are taking piano lessons. Both girls have a passion for drawing and hunting for frogs and snakes.
Scott also lives in Saline. We have the treat of seeing him quite often if he is not at work or on the golf course.
My journey in 2011 has been chronicled in this blog, so I won't repeat it again here. Joe has been such a marvelous support all year. He has enjoyed golf with his friends at the country club, volunteered at the hospital, works out at the fitness center. He just had his physical and as he says, "The doctor says I am a real specimen." I can vouch for that.
I have enjoyed playing my cello this year. The Pops concert was Dec. 4th. I just love playing and enjoy my friends in the orchestra. Seven years ago I worked with a committee of music lovers to promote a string program in Tecumseh schools. This past concert had students playing with the Pops Orchestra. The stage was full. I resigned as President of Community Arts of Tecumseh and am happy that it continues to grow. As soon as I was finished with radiation I signed up for a portrait class. We have a student show this week. Music and art fill my soul.
I can get into a peaceful place when playing or drawing.
The Poppink Melcher Family wishes you a Happy, Healthful, prosperous New Year!
Martha and Joe
Friday, December 2, 2011
New development
Last year I had an ultrasound to check for a blood clot. The technician noticed a spot on my thyroid. My oncologist said to follow up with a thyroid needle biopsy when I had completed the breast cancer treatments. I had the biopsy Nov 21st. I have thyroid cancer. I will see a surgeon next week. The curious thing is that I had thyroid cancer on the left lobe 28 years ago now it is on the other lobe. Thyroid cancer is slow growing and very treatable....as evidence from my experience before. This probably means another surgery. I will know more after next Thursday when I see the surgeon.
I am looking so forward to having the health issues behind me..... We all count our blessings and hope for good health. I remember asking my mom what she wanted for Christmas. Her answer would be, " I just want continued good health". Was she ever right, you can have all the material gifts but having good health is the best gift ever. Good health is my Christmas wish for everyone in 2012!
I am looking so forward to having the health issues behind me..... We all count our blessings and hope for good health. I remember asking my mom what she wanted for Christmas. Her answer would be, " I just want continued good health". Was she ever right, you can have all the material gifts but having good health is the best gift ever. Good health is my Christmas wish for everyone in 2012!
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