tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31536093634325391692024-03-05T19:14:53.870-05:00Just Beyond That RiseSharing my cancer journey with friends and loved onesMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726312129219546162noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-83722097594955171902008-09-13T09:35:00.004-04:002008-09-13T09:56:44.831-04:00BUSINESS AS USUAL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5oUIN1PZHh5_Zok6ceSu5NnsS7AvFQrRlB9RPXoTBqoa_vj5zvU0aarQhobJ00QY2V6vl09jPddZv3qLhXQIrsV4Es03-7-bl4m1G7Beo6yytKQkUDgMkNNIItW6NoOSuEquCrUVWuWu/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245502425014976482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5oUIN1PZHh5_Zok6ceSu5NnsS7AvFQrRlB9RPXoTBqoa_vj5zvU0aarQhobJ00QY2V6vl09jPddZv3qLhXQIrsV4Es03-7-bl4m1G7Beo6yytKQkUDgMkNNIItW6NoOSuEquCrUVWuWu/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>Well, it looks like business as usual for the Costners. We seem to be getting back into some sort of NORMAL routine since our last positive visit with Dr. Bhatia. He suggested we get on with our lives and just breath a sigh of relief after each CT scan. There are still some residual masses in the abdominal area but for all we know they could be scar tissue or just dead cancer that may never leave his body. Because the tumor was so big, the Dr. said he might always show something on scans. As long as it doesn't grow we are OK. </em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>Mark has jumped back into work much more quickly than I would have liked. He went from a low key stay at home atmosphere to full out travel mode. I can't say how wonderful Everpure has been through this whole surreal scenario. He has never been with a company that ever truly appreciated what he could bring to the table. I think I might have to write a thank you note!</em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>We are headed to Crown Point this morning to celebrate a few birthdays. I can't believe I have a 16 year old. The kids are doing great in school and between swimming and cheerleading, there is not a lot of down time. I guess it is good to stay busy, huh?</em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>My mom and sister Carrie were here last week and we had a great visit with lots of laughs. I am excited for my two girls weekends coming up in November. It will be great to catch up with friends and let some of the past 7 months go.</em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>I need to thank you all once again for all of your notes, emails, blogs and well wishes. Someone said, "If you let people show you themselves... they really will." I have been shown many beautiful sides of many wonderful people lately and it makes my heart sing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.</em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>love,</em></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><em>Jen</em></strong></span></div>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-22198645274974330242008-09-12T17:32:00.007-04:002008-09-12T17:50:08.953-04:00Mark Costner Rocks On WaterMark, thank you for your email last week. I've added your successful journey results to my own Blog thanking all the fans whom also let me know they were wishing you the most positive energy during your time of necessary additional strength. So, do as the Doctor ordered.....add the apple too for good measure...Jen should have some to spare from her students :-)...."carry on wayward son.......with your life"......Mark, if I can survive a catastrophic experience.....I knew damned well you could with your positive outlook and internal force for optimum results. Follow what your Dad said......when we have a gift through our words in our writing....it's a wonderful way to share it with those whom need or wish they had fingertip access to the knowledge from our experiences. Be Nike: Just Do It. You won't regret that experience at all; I promise. You could be a band member of the New Radicals "We only get we give, don't give up...you've got a reason to live"<br /><br />Peace and love to you<br />MelodyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-25423600891032004682008-09-09T18:12:00.002-04:002008-09-09T18:20:44.122-04:00Looking for something to do?Well Mark, all of us are giving a collective sigh of relief and at the same time telling ourselves that we knew all along that you could beat this. Since you have such a gift for writing, perhaps you could write a short story about your journey and the thoughts along the way. There are many just beginning their own scary trip down that same lane and won't have the support that you had.Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323330543808352233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-48828932540206724022008-09-02T15:15:00.002-04:002008-09-02T15:20:04.216-04:00Good thoughts for tomorrowGood Luck Marky Mark!<div><br /></div><div>We'll be with you in our thoughts tomorrow when you meet with your oncologist. </div><div>I know everything will be great news. We love you and here's to you and all that you have overcome in the past few months. You are truly and inspiration....Love you,</div><div>Ali</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-80528363093849060912008-08-29T07:36:00.003-04:002008-08-29T07:40:53.249-04:00You're victory dance!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SLffc4vA_4I/AAAAAAAAACY/1w61dPc_k8Q/s1600-h/PICT3747.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SLffc4vA_4I/AAAAAAAAACY/1w61dPc_k8Q/s200/PICT3747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239902378827775874" /></a>Dear Uncle Mark,<div><br /><div> This is what I'll be doing while your getting your scan today....cheering on</div><div><br /></div><div>your victory. You crossed the finish line! Yeahhhhhhh!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>William</div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-59814534718943033492008-08-24T13:32:00.008-04:002008-08-24T13:57:31.329-04:00Mile Marker 26<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5SFwG7Ukr9798_SaTYZGRxw9fsq8ah1thsMxa-JpYlvlJ5pGnMTv4QSshrnKj6PFVG__e1x_TXP5uVQ9orOOF-DqbgdMoYxI6LfPLKe1XQ7PaLsFOyT5Opn_pQkaygPt7egByOpN3CM/s1600-h/Mile+marker+26.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238142981564838546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5SFwG7Ukr9798_SaTYZGRxw9fsq8ah1thsMxa-JpYlvlJ5pGnMTv4QSshrnKj6PFVG__e1x_TXP5uVQ9orOOF-DqbgdMoYxI6LfPLKe1XQ7PaLsFOyT5Opn_pQkaygPt7egByOpN3CM/s400/Mile+marker+26.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div></div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><div> </div><div>Greetings! </div><br /><div>I posted a short update in the column to the right. In short, I have a CT scan scheduled for Friday. On 9/3 we'll meet with my oncologist to look over the pictures and confirm that we've melted the tumors. </div><br /><div>We're looking forward to sharing good news!</div><div> </div><div>Mark</div></div></div>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726312129219546162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-53300102458747112362008-08-16T07:27:00.002-04:002008-08-16T07:32:33.238-04:00Found Heart and Home!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SKa52mg9lXI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Tz4y0393eA0/s1600-h/PICT3711-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SKa52mg9lXI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Tz4y0393eA0/s200/PICT3711-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235075964567655794" /></a>Dear Uncle Mark,<div> Dorothy found her way home last night and I finally got my heart! My friend the lion wanted to give you his courage, but I told him you didn't need it....your the bravest man I know!!!!!</div><div>Love,</div><div>The Tin Man (Danny)</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-9677745649836100492008-08-11T10:34:00.002-04:002008-08-11T10:42:05.615-04:00And Their off!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BeS_ltHidkIKVrDDotbG9-I5Tc_Mox9vsjndtTZABsISlLdHG_zgiTmk2Eb3GkdCm809c8-pA2JkZk0QCgOqGlkfaPKvmhGK1H64OPs41eCHpFizG1VPxlw3vwK_g14nCiKpK-h8Bs58/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233270287605901746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BeS_ltHidkIKVrDDotbG9-I5Tc_Mox9vsjndtTZABsISlLdHG_zgiTmk2Eb3GkdCm809c8-pA2JkZk0QCgOqGlkfaPKvmhGK1H64OPs41eCHpFizG1VPxlw3vwK_g14nCiKpK-h8Bs58/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;">Good Morning,</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;"></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;">Andy and Liv went back to school this morning and it is really weird having the house to myself. Mark is in Chicago meeting with McDonald's and returns tomorrow. He has finished his treatment and will have another scan in a few weeks. They gave him something called Neulasta after this last cycle. It is a one time injection given to stimulate white blood cells in his bone marrow. This will hopefully keep him out of the hospital this round. For the price ($8,000), it should also do my dishes.</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;"></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;">We hope to gain some sort of normalcy and routine in the coming weeks. We are totally engrossed in the Olympics and watch every night. Now that Andy is a swimmer, it makes it much more exciting to watch. Go Phelps!</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;"></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;">love,</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#660000;">Jen</span></em></div>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-74532603879310707522008-08-08T06:42:00.002-04:002008-08-08T06:48:22.785-04:00Missing you!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SJwjP_vm8UI/AAAAAAAAACI/xduEfw1dupE/s1600-h/PICT3657.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SJwjP_vm8UI/AAAAAAAAACI/xduEfw1dupE/s200/PICT3657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232095624813801794" /></a>Hey guys,<div> We sure did miss you on Saturday! We even sang Jenny Jenny 867-5309. Hurray...you've graduated from Chemo Univ. and kicked it's butt! I'm so happy for you. It's done! We love you and miss you,</div><div>Ali</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-50713563434520143282008-07-29T23:59:00.002-04:002008-07-30T00:05:13.483-04:00BACK TO JAIL<span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>Well, I have once again returned from incarcerating Marky back to the hospital. He spiked a fever of 102 and off we went. We knew the drill and it was pretty much the same as exactly 1 month ago when we were in. His white blood cells were at 0.7 so they immediately reserved us a room. We hope this stay won't be as long as the last (5 days). He is on the hard core IV antibiotics and is labeled neutropenic. Call me crazy, call me neutropenic, just don't call me late for happy hour. Queer.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>One more chemo treatment a week from tomorrow if it doesn't get pushed back. Keep the prayers comin. No, really, keep em comin.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>love,</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>jen</strong></span>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-15104676095097707682008-07-22T17:22:00.001-04:002008-07-22T17:25:39.005-04:00Source of Strength!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SIZPzjk9I9I/AAAAAAAAACA/D29bsGQtfq0/s1600-h/PICT3611.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SIZPzjk9I9I/AAAAAAAAACA/D29bsGQtfq0/s200/PICT3611.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225952164752204754" /></a>Hey guys,<div> Keep on leaning on each other for your source of strength! Together you are a force to be reckoned with...don't ever forget that.</div><div>I love you,</div><div>Ali</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-11837801819674258512008-07-16T15:09:00.002-04:002008-07-16T15:58:30.530-04:00FIVE COMPLETE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M_d7AwbUcPy_JRs7jxNZdzOIRlcdbLo_U6WYIilL1hD-2iMJbVuTfMw9dq_5fU5gMp_tRJyW8ix6f6EqnT-fNx4pE4QsxQiyHAmGu0zDTU4kTJrZJjsHyytjJCHMGuMOHbhPkJJ1QYkM/s1600-h/Waterfall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223703649608229682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M_d7AwbUcPy_JRs7jxNZdzOIRlcdbLo_U6WYIilL1hD-2iMJbVuTfMw9dq_5fU5gMp_tRJyW8ix6f6EqnT-fNx4pE4QsxQiyHAmGu0zDTU4kTJrZJjsHyytjJCHMGuMOHbhPkJJ1QYkM/s320/Waterfall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;color:#000099;">We are in the home stretch. Five chemo cycles complete and one more in three weeks. We just got home and I just set Marky Mark up with the king size bed and a king size Reeses blizzard. After talking with the oncologist today, we learn the tumors have indeed decreased in size by about 70%. After the final cycle on aug. 8th, they will do another CT scan. We are not really sure what we want to see then. If there is absolutely NO change, that could be a good thing. Meaning, the cancer was gone on the last scan and only dead cells or scar tissue remain. If it continues shrinking, that is good but means it is not completely gone. We hope these last two cycles kills the rest of the cancer cells. Basically, he told us the next 5 years will be uncertain because they will not call you cured until the 5 year mark. They will continue to do regular CT scans every few months and we will breath a sigh of relief after each one comes back unchanged. We continue to be optimistic and full of hope. The cumulative effects of chemo are quite harsh and Mark is a survivor. His glass remains half full. The kids continue to thrive and will head back to school on aug. 11th. I had a great visit with my sister Ali last weekend. She came to supply an arsenal of laughs and cosmos. I head to Boston at the end of the month for her husband's 40th bday celebration. Girl's weekend looks to be on in November in Des Moines. Our families continue to be a source of strength for us. Thank you all for your love and prayers.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;color:#000099;">Jen</span></div>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-36134430518861534392008-07-15T07:26:00.002-04:002008-07-15T07:31:22.593-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SHyJdQaRHDI/AAAAAAAAAB4/RNfh3OSmOGw/s1600-h/PICT3619.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SHyJdQaRHDI/AAAAAAAAAB4/RNfh3OSmOGw/s200/PICT3619.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223200803557284914" /></a>Dear Marky and Jennie,<div> Thank you soooo much for such a wonderful, relaxing, fun-filled weekend to Indy. I can't tell you how great it was to see ALL of you....even Draky! "Look, I'm a dog person"! I'll be thinking of you Mark during your consult this week. I know all will be as it should be. The kids loved the notes you sent them...thank you! Lots of love to you all and don't forget to ask the all-important question Jennie...."Does my fat a-- make my a-- look fat"?</div><div>Love you,</div><div>Ali</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-85596427274238996402008-07-06T23:16:00.005-04:002008-07-06T23:23:19.698-04:00On Melting and Speed Bumps<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjB_gjhZ0l5eJURw96vUKHI0abidoWvY9uFWsAn-sXfJ7BVw1zoO7f9d7wCt5niFRjJfwQPLFBcejR3tlHBTcSiSgClZ1yIh4Fa_wV-aSvv8a2Pucv8scbE6HAL_EAXKdx34EuD00f7f0/s1600-h/meltingWickedWitch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220106416768711490" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjB_gjhZ0l5eJURw96vUKHI0abidoWvY9uFWsAn-sXfJ7BVw1zoO7f9d7wCt5niFRjJfwQPLFBcejR3tlHBTcSiSgClZ1yIh4Fa_wV-aSvv8a2Pucv8scbE6HAL_EAXKdx34EuD00f7f0/s320/meltingWickedWitch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>We got <strong><em>Great News</em></strong> and other news this week. I posted a few details in my column to the right. Independence Day weekend- happy 232nd!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7nFIplCJgdmYEtC4b9f4z9o2FCstKuF1COuBinrEaGtcceoNCnWRNHtN98ONJgwYhMSN9bO90YIR9Pwq3WO_S2l7N3owckdE0WzeEYpZN0EaOg7lh7feSHUQA977z9AHOdKSRRH0DSE/s1600-h/speedbump-t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220106418092639970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7nFIplCJgdmYEtC4b9f4z9o2FCstKuF1COuBinrEaGtcceoNCnWRNHtN98ONJgwYhMSN9bO90YIR9Pwq3WO_S2l7N3owckdE0WzeEYpZN0EaOg7lh7feSHUQA977z9AHOdKSRRH0DSE/s320/speedbump-t.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726312129219546162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-5000136929543533792008-07-02T21:53:00.003-04:002008-07-02T21:59:02.952-04:00still in the hospital<strong><span style="color:#003300;">well, now they want to keep him until saturday. He is still running a 101 fever and the antibiotics should kick in tomorrow. He is hot one minute and has chills the next. They are going to push back the 5th chemo treatment one week because his white blood cell count is just too low.(0.5) They did do a CT scan and we look forward to the results tomorrow. We ask for your prayers to include complete annihilation of the tumors, and for Mark's heart to remain healthy from one of the chemo drugs, which can do damage to the heart muscle.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#003300;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#003300;">I am off to bed and will do this all again tomorrow.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#003300;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#003300;">Jen</span></strong>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-39819203507149516882008-07-02T00:19:00.002-04:002008-07-02T00:24:41.340-04:00visiting the hospital<span style="color:#9999ff;">Well, i am home after 4 hours in the ER and hospital. Mark spiked a high fever and the protocol is IV antibiotics. We don't know what is causing the infection but hope to figure it out in the next day or two. He will probably spend 2 days there so they can monitor and give him the hard core IV antibiotics. I am going to catch some ZZzz's and head back to the hospital in the morning. Livie has an ingrown toenail that is on fire and Andy is well, Andy. Keep good thoughts comin our way and say a prayer for the fever and infection to go buh bye.</span><br /><span style="color:#9999ff;">love,</span><br /><span style="color:#9999ff;">jen</span>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-49095694966973116362008-06-23T07:03:00.002-04:002008-06-23T07:10:10.902-04:00You're table awaits!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SF-DPcsAiWI/AAAAAAAAABw/reNDxpfExyo/s1600-h/PICT3595.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SF-DPcsAiWI/AAAAAAAAABw/reNDxpfExyo/s200/PICT3595.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215031194940377442" /></a>Dear Mark and Jennie,<div> All that's missing from this picture is the two of you! We miss you so much and when you get your results from the doctor that all is as it should be, I hope you will consider a relaxing visit out East. We love you and can't wait to see you soon,</div><div>Dan, Ali, Danny Ellie and William</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-33113881242412485472008-06-19T19:46:00.003-04:002008-06-19T19:59:23.207-04:00Cycle 4- Finishing the backstretch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNUidCemXDj4HdgRREqU4MWcS-62rEnJSA95fGfm4N7uGaQaC04csFnW0u39cPpxgRVGl5l_FY2dw6VijRJmFutc0zrjaN37XfB2kfUu_DoPL9iTgxBL_ActlZS69vy5vpIjg0cCi6X4/s1600-h/mark+and+jen+cycle+4-+6-18-08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213744764668243922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNUidCemXDj4HdgRREqU4MWcS-62rEnJSA95fGfm4N7uGaQaC04csFnW0u39cPpxgRVGl5l_FY2dw6VijRJmFutc0zrjaN37XfB2kfUu_DoPL9iTgxBL_ActlZS69vy5vpIjg0cCi6X4/s320/mark+and+jen+cycle+4-+6-18-08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Beauty and the Beast. I wrote an update in the column to the right (6/19/08). Feeling great about my progress. We'll take a CT scan on the 7th and review on the 9th- should confirm the doctor's and my expectation that the tumors are being killed. m</div>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726312129219546162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-22051555349358827452008-06-18T09:18:00.003-04:002008-06-18T09:31:18.233-04:00TWO- THIRDS DONE TODAY!MARK,<br /><br />ANOTHER MILE STONE TODAY AS YOUR TREATMENTS REACH THE 2/3RD DONE LEVEL. ONLY 2 MORE 'TIL "D" DAY (DONE DAY). WE ARE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOUR CONTINUED POSITIVE RESPONSE TO THE CHEMO AND THAT THE TESTS SHOW THAT IT IS "MELTING AWAY".<br /><br />SO MANY PEOPLE HERE ARE CONTINUING TO SEND THEIR BEST WISHES AND REGARDS...THE LEITERS, THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR, THE LADYS, THE BRUGHS, THE PITSENBERGERS, THE WARHAMS, THE BOSWELLS, THE OWENS, THE PARKS, THE HARRISES, THE PHILLIPS ,JUST TO NAME A FEW.<br /><br />HANG IN THERE MARK. YOU ARE LOVED VERY MUCH.<br /><br />BILL & JUDYBill Hunthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923559763546759428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-15441680632272914772008-06-16T12:27:00.002-04:002008-06-16T12:33:58.051-04:00What's up?Hi Mark,<div> Just sitting here getting my house back together. Dan's folks were here visiting from Cheyenne and sitting the kids while Dan and I went to the Berkshires for the weekend. I just realized you have your next treatment on Wed. I wanted you to know I was thinking of you. William and I are talking about you and having fun looking and laughing at old pics of the families together. We all will be with you in spirit all this week as you get ready to pass your half way mark. Only 2 more ...right? We love you and miss you,</div><div>Ali and William</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-77561161721229595522008-06-14T23:11:00.003-04:002008-06-14T23:33:14.176-04:00Father's Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUWIQPEFrJeuPwzrRuRPgRUd4yMnMa5AGQ2-e7w4yaF2cYH0n2JQW80eSZRt3pPKLJ1kVpzjV65tPmU-YLiOgaEyslQuT1m9ghR_5Ir4diGdAyCQoDVOjHIgR0BIoNVOKUb4t_wiVbAY/s1600-h/Warren+%26+Mark.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211943968908292162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUWIQPEFrJeuPwzrRuRPgRUd4yMnMa5AGQ2-e7w4yaF2cYH0n2JQW80eSZRt3pPKLJ1kVpzjV65tPmU-YLiOgaEyslQuT1m9ghR_5Ir4diGdAyCQoDVOjHIgR0BIoNVOKUb4t_wiVbAY/s320/Warren+%26+Mark.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Most of us know one or two really good guys. My dad's one of the best you'll ever meet. Happy Father's Day!</div>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726312129219546162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-57745578329039834802008-06-11T17:15:00.003-04:002008-06-11T17:27:16.492-04:00brick wall<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Hi guys,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Today, Mark seems to have hit that cycle brick wall where the energy ends. I think he must have NO white blood cells so he becomes my little bubble boy. His outlook remains so positive and we head back in a week from today for round 4 and then take more pictures to see what shrinkage has happened to the beasts.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">The kids finished school last Thursday and i am happy to report i have not heard the inevitable "I'm bored" yet. Liv has a steady babysitting gig next door and makes more money than all of us put together. Andy has started swimming again daily from 7-10 am at the Nat at school and is putting in applications at several potential employers. He is diligently working toward his Eagle scout and has a heavy load of summer reading for 2 classes in the fall so that starts this week. First with "Lord of the Flies" and then "Undaunted Courage -Lewis and Clark" This should be quite the challenge getting him to sit and read but my work is NEVER done! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Sure would love to hear from you all. My college roommate Theresa sent me some wonderful pictures of her wedding in Argentina and I miss her so much. I am catching up with High school friends (Jackie Tippman, Anne Casteen and Nancy Reed) and I Love it! Oh yes, I got a job at a recently opened funky gift shop and will probably be writing the owner a check every pay period instead of getting one.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Love to all of you,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Jen</span></strong>jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918113085630234014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-22316223014730252012008-06-03T16:01:00.005-04:002008-06-03T16:09:57.534-04:00007 For Your Eyes Only....& The World of Course<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxK4tMTUnHuKBrqy87bSHP04Et-Y0bud_5WwenZpzHN1BtKNZQIPb-OYFq5bZG_0uNetmMzfg6-LCGSk_xC1RP5yMX-hlu1cUz1ClB9YxAcrNpIa21NA32TxPPehjvaDgPSOwuYncOpuog/s1600-h/Mel+Mel,+Jen+Jen,+Coco.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxK4tMTUnHuKBrqy87bSHP04Et-Y0bud_5WwenZpzHN1BtKNZQIPb-OYFq5bZG_0uNetmMzfg6-LCGSk_xC1RP5yMX-hlu1cUz1ClB9YxAcrNpIa21NA32TxPPehjvaDgPSOwuYncOpuog/s320/Mel+Mel,+Jen+Jen,+Coco.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207749459529539762" /></a><br />I give you these to see your gorgeous wife as she began.....we two were one in the same keeping awesome time together.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-86357017194619538852008-06-03T15:51:00.003-04:002008-06-03T16:01:01.161-04:00Blasting Past Jen Jen & Mel Mel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_7rIHP_Nk5b_rCgcbJKtjCvVQnon1o2-N7s6bSuv8F48M7MgMdk01EBTjJj1JI_UDeDg20TNAcO8SWu8VT7_ipjFIXu9iK-EEq96KTwAsPVXQpKiJWyEIg0F0fDMPCuaqgKhXPR63z63/s1600-h/Generator+%26+Cooley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_7rIHP_Nk5b_rCgcbJKtjCvVQnon1o2-N7s6bSuv8F48M7MgMdk01EBTjJj1JI_UDeDg20TNAcO8SWu8VT7_ipjFIXu9iK-EEq96KTwAsPVXQpKiJWyEIg0F0fDMPCuaqgKhXPR63z63/s320/Generator+%26+Cooley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207745873231847586" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153609363432539169.post-6656729151172849322008-06-02T06:28:00.002-04:002008-06-02T06:32:49.219-04:00Ahoy there Uncle Mark<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SEPLXe1gj_I/AAAAAAAAABo/Y_s8MfQZLZ8/s1600-h/PirateDay2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Df9xfuJoMYM/SEPLXe1gj_I/AAAAAAAAABo/Y_s8MfQZLZ8/s200/PirateDay2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207229198445350898" /></a>Hi Uncle Mark and Auntie Jen Jen,<div> I just finished my last day of pre-school. Kindergarten... here I come! Think I'll leave this little number at home and wear something a little less cool. I love you and am thinking good thoughts for you all the time! </div><div>Love,</div><div>William</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0