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.
Charlotte says
so glad to hear your news x
Monica says
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.
Jules says
I had a friend email today to say Nico’s moves are part Axel Rose, part Forrest Gump.
Becky O. says
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.
Jules says
‘Tis true, I routinely put away the dishes by doing the inchworm.
Juliette says
So glad the not-knowing is basically over for you! I think you should dance w/Nico! =)
Jules says
I’d be out of breath in 30 seconds! ;)
Sarah says
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.
Jules says
Thank you. That warms my heart. :)
WittyMermaid says
Love your little giggle after the finger.
Glad you are well.
Jules says
I was trying not to laugh, but the finger point at my face…to much.
Amy says
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 . . . “
Jules says
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.
Amy says
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 . . .
Beth says
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!
Jules says
With names like Nico and Flap, they are bound to be stars. :)
Sharon says
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?
Jules says
So true. I have no idea why, but the people who keep it are usually considered weird.
Ris says
So so glad for your good news. You know we’re here for you!
Jules says
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.
heather says
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.
Jules says
My phone must have an image stabilizer on it because I kept forgetting I was filming and would catch myself moving with him!
Susan G says
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!
Jules says
Thanks, Susan. I don’t know why, but I have the biggest headache today! Must be post stress migraine or something.
roni says
pure joy! love the feet shuffling!
Jules says
I think that’s what my friend called the Axl Rose feet. :)
roni says
glad everything’s good. worrying about stuff like that clouds every minute of your day. can’t be helped.
Seriously Sassy Mama says
The break dancing moves on the floor are my favorite.
Jules says
I think he got those moves from watching Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Rita says
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–
Jules says
You know, Mikey is getting more and more quiet as he gets older. Breaks my heart a little bit.
Jade @ Tasting Grace says
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. :)
Jules says
I hope so! I haven’t heard anything else today and forgot to call. I need to do that in the morning.
Lisa says
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.)
Jules says
Haha! That made me laugh out loud. :)
Kathy says
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.
Jules says
Only a child would get down in those hair ridden things!
Kate P. says
What glorious news for you! There are few words more beautiful to hear than “benign.”
Jules says
Tell me about it.
Bethany says
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!
Jules says
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.
Miss B. says
SUCH GREAT NEWS! I will be happy dancing along with Nico. What a charmer;)
Susie says
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.
Jules says
:D
Panya says
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].
Jules says
Haha! This made me laugh out loud, too. Y’all are even funnier than usual today.
stef says
What an absolute dear! His energy is contagious. I think my whole day just improved.
Jules says
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.
Annie says
So happy to hear you have good news!!
And those dance moves! Amazing!
Jules says
He was actually on beat a few times there when he wasn’t going crazy. ;)
Kelly says
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.
Jules says
This is a great age. Love it, love it.
annie says
Happy news! That is wonderful. Love the dancing, too!!
Hazel says
So glad you can relax a bit.
Nico’s dancing did make me smile!
Kelly says
great news, so glad to hear!
Rachel (heart of light) says
Love.
And so glad to hear the word “benign”. Isn’t it funny how such a neutral word becomes such a loaded one?
Jules says
Yes, most definitely!
Jeanne says
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.
Jules says
Jeanne…one of the many who suffered my preoccupation this month. ;)
Susannah says
Big hugs!!! So so happy to hear the news.
xoxo
Jules says
Back at you. Thanks for the emails. :)
May says
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!
Jules says
Please. On my best day I look like an oaf next to Mr. nimble toes.
Karen F says
Glad to hear all is well, Jules! xx