I’m back, and with good news. The procedure I had on Thursday was a surgery and biopsy, the culmination of almost four months of testing, failed medications, and waiting. I received my preliminary reports on Monday, and everything that is but shouldn’t be is benign. I trust those results won’t change in the final report. Whew and hurray!
It’s been a long four months. I’ve been tired, moody, and preoccupied. I haven’t been focused, especially the last couple of weeks, and this whole mess is the real reason behind my Happy, Happy posts. There was a Thursday a while back where everything seemed bleak, so I went through the week day-by-day and looked for good news. I found it, as it often goes when you make the effort to find what you have lost.
Last night I caught Nico dancing while I made dinner. The video was spontaneous and unplanned, so the quality is poor at best. What is excellent is his spirit and personality, the same one teachers call “a ray of sunshine on a dark day.” Nicholas is just a happy kid, despite his introspective parents and older brother, and that makes me happy, happy.
Also excellent:
- His dance moves, including the finger pointing.
- The finger pointing!! At the minute mark!!! GAH!!!!
- If he can’t raise a glass, he’ll raise a stool.
- The grand finale.
so glad to hear your news x
Sorry to hear that the past weeks have been so unsettling for you. Waiting is the absolute worst. Good outcome though so, Yay!
Nico. Nico, has moves. What an adorable boy.
Happy, Happy for sure.
I had a friend email today to say Nico’s moves are part Axel Rose, part Forrest Gump.
Superb! I see influences of mid-eighty s break dancing and flash dance references. Having said that, they only do what they see at home : )
Great news Jules! Now you can take that weight off your shoulders.
‘Tis true, I routinely put away the dishes by doing the inchworm.
So glad the not-knowing is basically over for you! I think you should dance w/Nico! =)
I’d be out of breath in 30 seconds! ;)
Glad you got good news. Nico’s dancing was a great way to start my morning. He’s adorable. Between his dance moves and Mikey’s insights, you have everything a Mom could want.
Thank you. That warms my heart. :)
Love your little giggle after the finger.
Glad you are well.
I was trying not to laugh, but the finger point at my face…to much.
Good news + good dance moves = the perfect way to start the day!
My nephew’s new thing is “break dancing.” He lives in Sweden (rude), but has been giving performances via Skype. Perhaps he and Nico should get together. Although, now that I think about it, we may be in trouble. You know what Napolean Dynamite says, “Girls like boys who have good skills . . . “
Hahahaha! GOSH!
Napoleon Dynamite – Stay home and eat all the freakin’ chips, Kip.
Kip – Napoleon, don’t be jealous that I’ve been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know I’m training to be a cage fighter.
Napoleon Dynamite – Since when, Kip? You have the worst reflexes of all time.
I know! I should not laugh. I went all the way to Denmark–DENMARK–and when a friend of a friend found out I was from Idaho he said, “Oh, Napoleon Dynamite!” As if potatoes weren’t enough.
Also, I was set up on a blind date with a guy who was eerily similar to Kip. I kid you not. So, while I laugh, it’s mostly nervous laughter . . .
Oh my gosh – that’s fantastic news! So glad all is well Jules! And Nico – he’s got some serious moves!! Nic and my son Flap should get together and start their own dance crew!
With names like Nico and Flap, they are bound to be stars. :)
So glad it all turned out good.
It is so wonderful to dance with abandon. Why do we have to lose that when we grow up?
So true. I have no idea why, but the people who keep it are usually considered weird.
So so glad for your good news. You know we’re here for you!
Thanks. I didn’t say anything because, I don’t know. Didn’t want to seem like I was an attention seeker or complainer, I guess. Plenty of people with bigger struggles. I’m blessed.
Oh…Em…Gee! Hilarious. He’s got the moves alright. I love the break dancing at the beginning. What a scream. Makes me want to get up and dance with him.
My phone must have an image stabilizer on it because I kept forgetting I was filming and would catch myself moving with him!
A ray of sunshine indeed! He’s a whole ball of sunshine – and that face!!
So very very glad you got good news. Now back to your regularly scheduled life…at least that’s how I used to feel when things were hanging out there – like so many things were on hold. Your happy posts have been like a way of sunshine for me, and I so appreciate them, but I am sorry they grew out of a dark time for you. Welcome back!
Thanks, Susan. I don’t know why, but I have the biggest headache today! Must be post stress migraine or something.
pure joy! love the feet shuffling!
I think that’s what my friend called the Axl Rose feet. :)
glad everything’s good. worrying about stuff like that clouds every minute of your day. can’t be helped.
The break dancing moves on the floor are my favorite.
I think he got those moves from watching Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Happy happy indeed, on all counts. So glad your news was good, and now seriously missing the little boy I once had. At 14, I think it’s impossible to be too cool for school–but it’s definitely possible to be too cool for dancing! Wishing you well and good health–
You know, Mikey is getting more and more quiet as he gets older. Breaks my heart a little bit.
So glad to hear the good news! I trust the final report will only reiterate the good news and you can continue to focus on the happy, happy. :)
I hope so! I haven’t heard anything else today and forgot to call. I need to do that in the morning.
I’m so glad things turned out ok! Hope you feel more peaceful now.
I was watching the video with my 6 yr old, who said “hey! that’ boy knows all my dance moves! Even the snake one!” (I think that was the get down on the floor between the dog beds move.)
Haha! That made me laugh out loud. :)
HURRAY for good news! What a great discovery.
And oh.my.gawd. Those dance moves are fantastic! The down on the floor with the dog beds KILLED me! I’ll have a huge grin on my face all day now, I think.
Only a child would get down in those hair ridden things!
What glorious news for you! There are few words more beautiful to hear than “benign.”
Tell me about it.
Good news indeed! So glad.
I’ve re-started my gratitude journal just recently, and there certainly are many things around to be grateful for and happy about once I pause and pay attention!
I need to do a journal, too. I’m pretty good about remembering, mainly because when something good happens I’ll take a picture of it with my phone. But I know for a fact there are little moments I’ve forgotten. I’m not good about typing things into my phone. Paper is better for me.
SUCH GREAT NEWS! I will be happy dancing along with Nico. What a charmer;)
Happy, happy for your good news! I know you’re relieved and thankful.
To Nico: You are an amazing dancer!! Keep it up. We (blog) friends of your mom are hopelessly charmed by you (and your big brother, too). Your mom is a lucky lady.
:D
Health news = (((((HUGS)))))
Nico = So freaking adorable, I want to pinch his cheeks! I’m bookmarking this post to show my niece & nephews, since they seem to think that dancing is weird [their parents are into rap, wherein dancing consists of raising one hand in the air & nodding one’s head].
Haha! This made me laugh out loud, too. Y’all are even funnier than usual today.
What an absolute dear! His energy is contagious. I think my whole day just improved.
I’ve watched this video no less than 30 times. It makes me laugh every time, though I must admit it’s much better viewed from my phone. You can actually make out his expressions, which are priceless. Lots of lip pursing.
So happy to hear you have good news!!
And those dance moves! Amazing!
He was actually on beat a few times there when he wasn’t going crazy. ;)
Jules, really glad to hear that it’s good new, and sorry for that stressful time of waiting & testing. No bueno.
Nico’s smile is really somethin’! Love that age.
This is a great age. Love it, love it.
Happy news! That is wonderful. Love the dancing, too!!
So glad you can relax a bit.
Nico’s dancing did make me smile!
great news, so glad to hear!
Love.
And so glad to hear the word “benign”. Isn’t it funny how such a neutral word becomes such a loaded one?
Yes, most definitely!
He has great moves! Love the slippery feet! Put a big smile on my face tonight. Glad to hear your health news was good. Rejoice and enjoy the kiddos. Life is good.
Jeanne…one of the many who suffered my preoccupation this month. ;)
Big hugs!!! So so happy to hear the news.
xoxo
Back at you. Thanks for the emails. :)
That news would make me want to dance too! Though I am certain I am not as light on my feet as Nico is! Good for you all!
Please. On my best day I look like an oaf next to Mr. nimble toes.
Glad to hear all is well, Jules! xx