I was waiting to post because I was hoping dearly that I'd have good news to share. And guess what? I do!!! I do. I do. I do. I am so thrilled. I don't know every detail, but I do know that the tumor appears to be gone. Can you believe it?? Apparently, the CT scan showed that there was just some scar tissue left that is about the size of a thumb. John will still received the next 2 rounds of chemo and then will have a PET scan at the end of January. If there's anything suspicious, they'll biopsy it, but hopefully there won't be any. Talk about the best Christmas present ever. I was so relieved I just started crying. It was like the stress just melted off. So thank you for all your good vibes. I think they worked.
Oh, and completely unrelated, but I'm eating the best yogurt ever. Fage Greek yogurt with honey. hmm. And I went thrift shopping today and found a perfectly good comforter for Isaiah's bed from Pottery Barn. Yeah, I'm having a good day.
And since I'm having such a wonderful day, there will be 5 winners today. Yes, FIVE. One will received a stuffed flat rate box, and the other 4 will receive envelopes. Drumroll please....
Winner of the Box goes to:
Mika
The runners up:
Alisa
FinnyKnits
Jess
Ashley Ann
Ladies, please send me your address to katiebhandbags@gmail.com
That concludes our 12 days of Christmas Giveaway (remember we're pretending, right). Thanks for playing along everyone! If I'm not back before Christmas you all have a wonderful, Merry Christmas!
That is such amazing news Katie! I am so happy for you and your family. A true Christmas miracle! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteKatie, that is *the* most wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to comment on your blog for days, but my computer has been feeling very uncooperative. Congratulations on the Sew Mama Sew mention also. You've inspired me to finally make one of those bags for David!
Oh my gosh, I almost cried right there with you!
ReplyDeleteThat is great GREAT news - *SIGH* Have an incredible holiday, doll - you both deserve it.
xoxo
And also thanks!! I'll email you my address. I'm semi-blushing right now - I didn't even realize I'd entered a drawing :) Fun!
Wonderful news! So, so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI am VERY happy to hear this GREAT news! *big smiles*
ReplyDeleteThat is the best present ever! Enjoy your helidays and have the best New Year ever with a healthy happy John.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear this!
Wonderful, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou've made my day too.
I'm so very, very happy for you guys.
Have a merry, merry Christmas.
(See, I'm doubly, doubly happy for you.)
Oh Katie! That is the best news! I'm so glad!
ReplyDeleteOh Katie,
ReplyDeleteThat is such GREAT news! I am so happy for you and your family. The best Christmas present EVER! Prayers really do work, don't they?
Katie, that truly is the best news ever. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletekatie, that is great news! i am so happy for you and your family! what a great gift! your give away was so fun! glad you are having such a great day!
ReplyDeleteYay! Such wonderful news! That is truly the best present.
ReplyDeleteKatie, that is *such* fabulous news! I'm so glad to hear that John's doing well - now you can really relax over Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, awesome, amazing!!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDelete(and thank you random number generator for picking my number!)
I'm so happy for you! Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness! I'm so happy for you and your family :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that is the best news ever!! Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic news...and right before the Holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteHurray!!! I have goosebumps... I am so happy for you and John. What a wonderful Christmas blessing! Have a merry, merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYAY! And yes, fage is a staple in our house, especially the one with strawberry.
ReplyDeleteoh katie i am soooo happy for you and your family! awesome! merry merry christmas sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThat is such wonderful news. I'm so happy for your family. A merry Christmas to all of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you - my friend's 4 year old has just finished chemo and his scans are still showing all clear. That kind of news truly is the best. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat great news - I am so happy for you and your family! Have a merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletekatie, i got the pillow today and i just love it! thank you so much. it was a wonderful, fun gove away! merry christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, Katie. I'm very happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am a lurker. I was so happy to read your news...and, I totally agree about the yogurt. I don't even like yogurt and I love Fage. Best Wishes for a healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. I am SO happy for you both. What a blessing!!! I can't wait to hear more good news:)
ReplyDeleteYippppeeee! Wonderful news for you and your family Katie. :)
ReplyDeleteHooray for John! I'm so happy to hear the great news.
ReplyDeleteAwesome news:) This is soooo cool to hear. Many continued prayers:)
ReplyDeleteOh Katie - that is the BEST Christmas gift! I am so happy for you and your whole family : )
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you in 2008!!!
: D
That is amazing news! So glad to hear that!!
ReplyDeleteOh Katie I am so happy for you and your family! This is truly a wonderful Christmas wish come true. Sorry I'm so late in getting caught up.
ReplyDeleteBIG hugs