More pics please

I guess I could call today a day of laziness.....or rest. Probably the latter would be a better term to use, but after seeing my friend Lanette off early this morning, I didn't get out of bed until long after the kids were at school.....thanks mom for getting them everywhere!

Today I saw my oncologist. Basically we're going with radiation until that is finished in a few weeks, then I think cut back over to the chemo again. I also need to go to physical therapy, so that we can get my right arm moving properly again. It's pretty odd to be looking at something and not to be able to move it as you'd like. I certainly would like for everything to move properly again, but I'll start with the arm.

Again, I'm so grateful for every one's time and help over these past months. I want to post some pics of the amazing Angel Benefit that my neighbors put on, so please feel free to forward them to me.

Below a picture of my family who came to visit (my husband, me, my brother from Indiana, my mom and dad from New Jersey and my aunt from New Jersey).

I've probably refered to it before, but today I felt let again to this psalm:

Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say: "His love endures forever."
3 Let the house of Aaron say: "His love endures forever."
4 Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever."
5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free.
6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
11 They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they died out as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
13 I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!
16 The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"
17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
18 The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;
23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. [a]
27 The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up [b] to the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Benefit Reminder

So far I'm feeling good and believe all pain will be under control so that I can attend this event with all of you. I'm very excited about all the work my friends have put into this and I hope to see you there to raise money for a great cause The Angel Foundation.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING EVENT, FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

We are hosting an event benefiting Angel Foundation and you are invited!

Come see C. WILLI MYLES perform live at StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater on November 15, 2008, and provide support for this local charity.

The event will honor a local mom of three young children, wife, friend and former teacher who is battling cancer while maintaining the spirit of giving and an unwavering sense of strength and humor.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Angel Foundation, a local non-profit organization that provides non-medical financial assistance to the many cancer patients in need of food on their shelves, clothes on their backs and rent money in their pockets.

A partial list of the silent auction items is listed below; ALL proceeds from the silent auction go directly to Angel Foundation. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE and can be held for payment at the door!

Please RSVP your attendance to pjr.ryan4@gmail.com; See the attached flyer for more details and/or go to www.freewebs.com/eveningofcaring.

YOUR ATTENDANCE MAKES THIS EVENT EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL! THE LARGER THE CROWD, THE LARGER THE DONATION TO ANGEL FOUNDATION! WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!

Silent Auction Items Include:Round of Golf for 4 with Cart at StoneRidge Golf Club (Value = $410), Carpenter for a Day (Value=$560), Radiance Spa 3 Hair Removal Facial Treatments (Value=$325), 2-Hours Private Golf Lesson at StoneRidge Golf Club (Value = $120), Family Movie Night Basket with Snacks and Blockbuster $20 Gift Card, Green Fees for Two at Oak Marsh Golf Course (2), "Ride-Along for One" with a St. Paul Police Officer K-9 Unit currently being highlighted on "Animal Planet", Sporting Goods Gift Basket, Photo Session with Professional Photographer (Value= $325), Two Nights at Wisconsin Dells CHULA VISTA RESORT, Microsoft Vista Soft Ultimate (Value=$199), Kowalski's Markets $200 in Gift Cards, Private Tennis Lesson, Restaurant Gift Cards ... AND LOTS MORE ...

Fast Facts about C. Willi Myles:
C. Willi Myles was born and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He attended St. Cloud University, majoring in Theater and has been performing professionally for 10 years. Willi has performed in 49 states and 3 countries, and a couple of performances that he considers to be his career highlights are performing at the Legendary Apollo in NY, and the Surf Ballroom in Iowa.
Willi Myles has performed with the following acts: The Temptations, the O'Jays, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dennis Miller, Toby Keith, and Bonnie Raitt. He has been featured locally and nationally on the Fox Network, Comedy Central, and Showtime at the Apollo, and he has released a DVD and a CD. The DVD "My House, My Time" was released in 2004, and the CD "Respect" was released in 2003.
The best thing about C. Willi Myles performance: he is TRUTHFULLY FUNNY!
Just a few of the clients C. Willi Myles has performed for:
Jostens
Flint Hills Resources
General Mills
Best Buy
University of Iowa
St. Cloud State University
Michigan State University
Melaleuca
Imations
The Pantages Theater
The Paramount Theater
Treasure Island Casino, NV
What's the best thing about being a performer? "Bringing humor to people's everyday lives and putting a smile on their faces."

Angels making it happen

More information on the Benefit for the Angel Foundation.
http://www.freewebs.com/eveningofcaring/

Neighbors Helping Others

I've been very blessed. I have so many people helping me out all the time, and wanting to help me more and more. My husband has a job where I'm not required to work. My mom was able to quit her job to come out here to live until I kick her to the curb...or my dad demands he can't take it without her anymore...I will never send her away, so my dad might need to do some tugging. I have nanny help, and meal help and friends always dropping things by for me. I have neighbors entertaining my kids and carting them to their different sporting events. I am just surrounded by such caring and generous people.

But many, many, many people are not in my financial situation. When diagnosed with cancer, they have financial burdens, daily chore burdens, childcare issues, etc. It's so sad to me to think about how much harder cancer is when you are financially in a hole, or you don't have the friends and family around to help you.

I briefly mentioned to a wonderful neighbor of mine that if she knew of a charity that helps cancer victims with basic needs to let me know because I really wanted to support them in some way. I want others to know that the gifts you send are so cute and fun and appreciative, but I also encourage you to take the money you'd spend on a gift and donate it to a charity that helps cancer patients.

Well, while I was dragging my feet, my neighbor kicked into full gear. And now many neighbors are involved. And a great event, to raise money for the Angel Foundation is now in full swing! You are all invited. Details are below!

Save the Date
for
An Evening of CARIng

Join us for a memorable and exciting night of caring, comedy and community honoring Cari and cancer patients throughout the metro area.

Featuring nationally known comedian
C. Willi Myles

Saturday, November 15
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
StoneRidge Golf Club
13600 N. Hudson Blvd., Stillwater

benefitting

THE ANGEL FOUNDATION

Learn more about this foundation at www.MnAngel.org

Watch for more details and ticket information
coming soon!