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Good morning, or afternoon, or whatever it is without daylight savings time. Your notes of late remind me of my old friend Mary Ellen who had BMT for breast cancer. She once told me that she marked time from medical appt to medical appt and that it took FOREVER for her to begin thinking of herself as a person not a patient, with ordinary days and weeks. For her it was a real leap to think about having a future and planning further than the next medical whatever. The new age woo-woo part of me says that whatever is the right next thing for you to do will present itself at the right time. In the meantime, I'll share my personal ace in the hole: greeter at Walmart....(would you like a cart? ...thank you for shopping...)Why oh why can't we get money for dancing and planting and petting the cats and making pickles and all the other fun things that enrich the days? More random thoughts soon, but much love in the meantime, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, October 31, 2005 12:13 AM CST
Dear Jane,
I've been reading some of your entries and want to thank you for telling about your journey. You are a marvelous writer, so good at sharing details that help to understand a daily life. I loved some of your phrases, such as the hot 'lava applesauce' that made me feel I was in the kitchen with you. Your daily life seems to contain so many rich and varied experiences, I hope you are able to continue with your efforts to live in each moment. Thank you again....
Donna <windlake@mchsi.com>
- Monday, October 31, 2005 8:53 AM CST
Dear Jane,
Oh, our hearts are with you! I have been out of town and sans computer the last week. I think I actually experienced a sort of withdrawal syndrome; I felt so out of touch! We have been experiencing similar issues to those you describe. Rob has had a heck of a time finding anything and it is baffling to say the least. It seems that families who have endured CML and transplant should have an exemption to other life stresses, but apparently that's not the way it works :-)) I am sure your creative energies will pay off, Jane. I constantly marvel at your great ideas and your various projects. You are a success in so many ways.
Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Saturday, October 29, 2005 5:02 PM CDT
Hmmm, in need of encouragement? I'm not sure if I can help, but if it's any consolation, my career is also a bit of shambles due (at least in part) to cancer. I quit my job as soon as Sam was diagnosed, and have yet to make the move back into the world of stable employment. I'm sure you will get back there much sooner than I will! Your great sense of humor and lovely family and friends will pull you through this rough patch.
Always sending our best wishes (and even real names!)
Jennifer (and Lori, Sam and Noah too) caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Friday, October 28, 2005 1:21 PM CDT
Dear Janie, I haven't vanished, just mired in the muck of volunteer and a bit of paid work. Perhaps for both of us I propose a notion based on Science Outside the Box, and that would be, Self-Perceptions Outside the Box. For so long I have been frustrated by thinking that I'm only an art therapist, when in fact I'm that and more. For right now, I seem to be making money from the "and more" part of me. Like a tapestry in which a color submerges to the back of the pattern and then comes back to the surface again further along in the design, I believe and hope that the art therapy thread will rise again. Maybe the same is true for you with science. The other threads of your talented self may be just waiting to rise to the surface and help out: the sew-er, quilter, gardener, creative soul, teacher of many fine things. And I'll share the thought of a dear friend who when asked "And what do you do?" has taken to answering: "I'm a full-time free-lance human." It does halp my self-esteem to see myself in a different way, and this works. Want to hold a long-distance brain-storming session about how to make those little green rectangles flow our way? In the meantime I send much love to warm you. More soon, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, October 28, 2005 12:49 AM CDT
"It's very good jam," said the Queen.
"Well, I don't want any to-day, at any rate."
"You couldn't have it if you did want it," the Queen said. "The rule is jam tomorrow and jam yesterday but never jam to-day."
"It must come sometimes to "jam to-day,""Alice objected.
"No it can't," said the Queen. "It's jam every other day; to-day isn't any other day, you know."
Annonymous daughter #1
- Friday, October 28, 2005 9:44 AM CDT
Dear Jane - as one wise friend always tell me "this has come to pass...NOT TO STAY." And believe it or not, she is right. (But in the mean time, its hard as heck!) So, hang in there, you are a talented, gifted and strong woman...and the right job will come along. Although we have never met, i can tell by your journal you have a passionate calling to science as well as to people...do not lose your passion for either...we need you in our world (especially in KS :-))
We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers ~ lisa
Lisa Gardner
Lenexa, KS USA - Friday, October 28, 2005 6:09 AM CDT
Dera Janie, We are lunkers lurking here! Rowan and I send our love and thanks for soC,VHme way cool dino clothes that arrived today!!!!!! And now without further ado.... Heeeeere's Rowan! kirogh,afbn,ba
]pw[4EY['0O (HEE HEE, BIG SMILE AND LOTS OF GIGGLES)
Lisa Pribanic
- Thursday, October 27, 2005 10:25 PM CDT
Keep your chin up, sis, brighter days are ahead! Remember your big sis loves you loads and lots and gobs and tons! It's darkest before the dawn!
The Queen said in a pitying tone: "Try again; draw a long breath, and shut your eyes."
Alice laughed. "There's no use trying," she said; "One can't believe impossible things."
"I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
--from Through the Looking Glass
Mucho hugs, Barb
Barb Johnson (Big Sis) <barbjohnson_62@hotmail.com>
Walnut Grove, MO USA - Thursday, October 27, 2005 8:38 PM CDT
It's a gloomy Kentucky Monday, with cold temperatures, threatening rain, more afternoon things to be done than there are hours in the afternoon, and the day behaving obstreperously (sp? and does that mean being ornery because that's what the day is doing) And then to come home to find a note typed by Patrona her very self in your caringbridge site!! I could not be more thrilled to know that she really is real and sounds even more like the fine soul that she is!! WOW, you just never know when joyous news will arrive, and I'm SO glad it was today. THANK YOU Lisa/Patrona more than I ever can express, from Janie's KY cousin. I look forward to reading more of your messages. Much love all around, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, October 10, 2005 12:48 AM CDT
Jane -
Wow, what news! Patrona has a name - what an exciting phenom, to hear from part of this miracle (you being a key part of it, of course). I can't even imagine what it must feel like for you. And now, you're in such good health and spirits that you were absolutely on fire today after church, with your imaginative ideas for us church ladies to get involved with: jewelry repair day, wear purple day, swap clothes day, crime science day (to put all those supplies to good use)..what did I miss? The world awaits you and your high-spirited talent! Onward! But first, to the garden for harvest! Happy gathering of the sheaves, and of the pickling cukes, too!
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, October 9, 2005 8:46 PM CDT
Hi Jane~
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your daughter, Lynn. She signed my son's caring bridge page last night and completely explained everything to him about the bone marrow transplant we hope he will have in the future. She did a great job!!! Thank you, Lynn! And, I am so glad to hear things are going so well for you, Jane!
Take Care & God Bless,
Tim & Susie, Mitchell, Logan, Bryce, Joel, & Ethan Breuer <Bryce'sMom@caringbridge.org/mn/bryceb>
Goodhue, MN - Sunday, October 9, 2005 8:41 PM CDT
Dear Jane
Its me...Lisa/Patrona! You and your family are beautiful, its so amazing to see you. I received your letter Friday, but have been at a conference all weekend...so i will write you a real letter and mail it tomorrow. I have not read your journal...but will. First, I want to write just you and your family (but couldn't wait any longer to just say "hi" and to let you know i received your letter) and then i will take my time w/ a cup of coffee or tea and read and read and read. Watch your mail, hopefully "i" won't take too long to get there...as we begin another part of the journey together! Peace, lisa
Lisa <ljgardner@kc.rr.com>
Lenexa, KS USA - Sunday, October 9, 2005 12:58 AM CDT
What great news about work! which of course means those little green rectangular portraits of dead presidents will come flying your way, hopefully in abundance -- whoop, whoop! And if you need more jars in which to can pickles, etc. I have many and will gladly send them your way. Dick went through a canning project time in which he didn't exactly can things according to real recipies, but rather invented his own, as he went along....Curious how little of his creations were composted...... Onward, with love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, October 4, 2005 11:22 PM CDT
Jane,
I share your emotion regarding your donor. My brother has been hanging around for 55 years and I always wondered what he was good for. Then, 19 months ago, I realized he was a valuable guy. We are anxious to hear more about your blessed cell provider.
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Tuesday, October 4, 2005 12:20 AM CDT
OHMYGOSH, to have a name for Patrona! I am speechless, absolutely speechless. To learn who she is after such a series of amazing plusses in the garden and the lab. WOW!
WHOOP, WHOOP, and much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, October 3, 2005 11:21 PM CDT
Jane,
The only word I can come up with right now is: Wow! It seems sufficient for the moment.
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, October 3, 2005 7:27 AM CDT
Hi Jane!
Just found your site and wanted to say hi! Must be so exciting to find out your donor!
With love,
Joanne and the Dream Team
~Bridge of Dreams ~
~The Prayer Bears~
Ones Who Care
~Simply Joanne~
Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com>
- Sunday, October 2, 2005 1:09 PM CDT
OOHH MYYY It's kind of like when you first realize that your Mom and Dad actually gave you life from their bodies. I am speechless also because I cannot even relate to what you are feeling but I trust you to feel it well and share what you can and what you wish. My blessings.
Love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, October 1, 2005 5:41 PM CDT
Janie, how marvelous! Hope you get to meet her soon. So happy for you!
Love and hugs, Barb
Barb Johnson (Big Sis) <barbjohnson_62@hotmail.com>
Walnut Grove, MO USA - Saturday, October 1, 2005 12:43 AM CDT
Hi Jane,
I just read your entry. I imagine you never expected to know anything about your donor. What an emotion.... We give thanks daily to Greg's brother, Scott.
We most likely will go to the Caregiver's event the 19th. Slight possibility of a conflict. We went last year and had a wonderful time. Plan on us going for now.
Enjoy this lovely weekend!
Laurie
Laurie Shields <lshields@bloomington.k12.mn.us>
Bloomington, - Saturday, October 1, 2005 12:00 AM CDT
Dear Jane and Larry,
Ah, a name to go with Patrona. "A Rose by any other name..." I am happy for you.
Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Saturday, October 1, 2005 1:25 AM CDT
Jane - Thanks for veggies, books and your good company the other day! How great you're able to dance again! You are a bright prize of a person and of a potential employee - don't those employers get it? Well, good luck on your search; it takes so long for the right match, but it's out there! Enjoy the weekend, and I hope to see you and Larry on Sunday!
Best -
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, September 30, 2005 4:41 PM CDT
Hi Janie,
This is a neat site. I'm so glad to hear your great news! The pictures are fun--so hard to imaging Lynn being 'all grownup'--I know she's still an interesting person. Congratulations and may Patrona remain strong within you! love from Beth
Beth Nelson <bnelson@stfranciscare.org>
Granby, CT - Monday, September 26, 2005 8:21 AM CDT
Dear Jane,
Celebrating with you over your health news, and wishing you success in your work searches. May you feel encouraged in both areas! Much love,
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, September 19, 2005 6:43 AM CDT
Jane,
Great news on your latest tests. Going dancing was very timely. You probably did a little private dance after you got your latest lab results. You're now into your second pickeling season since your transplant!
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Saturday, September 17, 2005 1:50 PM CDT
AMELIA Peabody, Mama. And yes, I think that would be quite appropriate. She's very inspiring!
Another platelet donation this morning. I'll let you know how the weird bone leaching goes!
L <lynn.copes@asu.edu>
Tempe, AZ - Saturday, September 17, 2005 11:14 AM CDT
Jane - what wonderful news for you, and it being harvest time with lots of abundance - the good medical news and abundant garden I imagine are a kind of cushion for the uncertainty of all those pending job offers. There's so much fullness (and a delightful FulNER) in the rest of your life! I look forward to some wonderful caloric fullness with you next week involving ice cream, or perhaps a visit (in my neighborhood) to the relatively new custard shop. Which happens to be across the street from a gorgeous little garden shop/nursery. Which is mere steps away from Minnehaha Creek. And very near Betsy's Back Porch Coffee Shop. Do you see an adventure shaping up? Certainly after recovering from your dance-o-rama! Good cheer to you and yours -
with love,
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, September 16, 2005 11:09 AM CDT
No lab appts for 6 months -- YIppee, Yahoo, and Whoop Whoop! I can remember my friend Mary Ellen telling me it was so very strange to shift from looking at life as a series of increments between medical appointments to actually looking ahead as a real person again, making really ordinary decisions. I SOOOOOOOO glad you are at that point, and with garden abundance to contend with -- another whoop whoop!!! Hope Lynn is still enjoying life out west. Halloween decorations have been for sale for several weeks now and I've been ever so tempted to buy her a skeleton that might suffice until she can get a real one. I've managed to contain myself.....Love to all, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, September 8, 2005 11:19 PM CDT
Jane,
Great news, so far, on your results. You need to be a scientist to understand, which I am not. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our problems could be cured by just rotating our lens. Hope your view is 20/20.
Good luck on the work search. Someone/someplace will be lucky to get you!
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Wednesday, September 7, 2005 11:00 AM CDT
HOORAY!!
Char Turch <char@fdg-advisors.com>
- Friday, September 2, 2005 6:13 PM CDT
I must have known that you had good news because today I got home after a long day and ate 3 popsicles (orange, grape and cherry), which were very good in spite of not being ice cream. Yippee and Yahoo for all the positive news, but how will those docs make it, not seeing you for 6 months....I guess they'll just have to manage! Much love all around, and more news soon, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, August 31, 2005 9:45 PM CDT
Can't decide if I'm more excited about your ability to get immunized or that you mailed your HP article. Wow--both such milestones. Hope to hear of real job offers soon too.
Take care and much love.
anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Sunday, August 28, 2005 7:30 PM CDT
Happy re-birthday, happy clinic appt, happy biopsy, happy test numbers, happy tomatoes and happy everything else grand and wonderful! I have so missed being connected to you, Larry, Lynn, and so many super folks through your site. We returned to KY in fine fettle (fettel? and what is it anyway...?) only for me to become embroiled in difficulties with the young woman I'm providing community support for. She has more problems than I knew about, some of which result in very unpleasant acting out behavior which hits a raw nerve in me, and I've been in a funk. Now why I don't think to de-funk myself by connecting with fine folks is beyond me. Anyway I'm thinking pleasant thoughts about you all and the fun we had together. Did you write to Patrona and learn any more about her identity? Whenever you're in contact with her, please mention that your supporters in KY are thinking of her and wishing her well. More very soon, with much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, August 22, 2005 5:54 PM CDT
Congratulations, Jane, on reaching that ONE YEAR milestone, and here's to many more re-birthdays ahead. Were you able to enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower as an only slightly belated celebration of the skies?
Wishing all the family all the best in all of your new ventures, and of course, nothing but good health!
Jennifer, Lori, Sam and Noah <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Saturday, August 13, 2005 9:45 AM CDT
You are so thoughtful and celebratory at the same time. A most auspicious happy one year birthday to you and Larry and Lynn and Patrona. I am so happy for me that you have reached this milestone.
Take care and teach all about the joys of science, of life and of love.
Love
anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Thursday, August 11, 2005 4:08 PM CDT
Janie -- Never has a birthday been more of an accomplishment. Happy first term of what is certain to be a lengthy finite (lengthy for sure, finite to the best of our Western knowledge) sequence of birthdays.
Peace, love, and understanding,
(Mr) Bill and Elaine
(Mr) Bill Rosenthal <brosent@hunter.cuny.edu>
Land O' Lakes, FL The good old U.S. of A. - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:14 PM CDT
Happy re-birthday Mama! Love you a gazillion to the power of infinity!
Lynn <lynn.copes@asu.edu>
Tempe, AZ - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:13 PM CDT
August 10, 2005
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday our/my dear Janey, Happy birthday to you!
What a great photo, too and how nice it is to know you and share the journey.
edward hessler <ehessler01@hamline.edu>
St. Paul, MN USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:03 AM CDT
Jane, It was delightful to have our phone visit recently, though I could tell you were needing to get off and to bed. Congratulations on a triumphant year and prayers for the coming ones. Jim & I look forward to seeing you and Larry next month.
Love to all three of you.
Barb (not the sister) Johnson <jajohnson@hamilton.net>
Aurora, NE Yes, Nebraska is in the USA! - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:42 AM CDT
Happy Birthday Jane! Enjoyed viewing the family picture. Good luck to Lynn in school. It reminds me of meeting you and Larry 36 years ago in Syracuse with our off-campus grad student office complete with a Larry-installed darkroom in the basement.
I'm off to Lake Bemidji State Park for the next couple of days for a reprise family reunion campout. None of our parents can make it, so it will be the "younger generation," some newly retired, to run the show. I will pick up my youngest, Katie, from French camp in Hackensack on Sat, just in time for the gala Sat night slide show. If I get all my pieces of ancient equipment together, I will show family glass-mounted slides from the 50's.
Glad I could get this note in before signing off the net. You are all in our thoughts!
Terry Mackin <tcmackin@earthlink.net>
Bloomington, MN US - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:24 AM CDT
Jane,
It's your birthday! In Norway they say, "Gratulerer med dagen!" In Sweden they say, "Grattis på födelsedagen!" In Minneapolis we say, "Yee Haw!" Have a wonderful day celebrating new life, new health, new beginnings. And know that your friends and family love you lots!
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:16 AM CDT
I stayed up past midnight just to be the first to post the words, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR JANE!!!!!" Congratulations on the anniversary of your rebirth. Your garden is blooming so beautifully!!! I have so enjoyed and appreciated sharing each step of your journey, and marvel at how well you have supported us and others during your recovery! May this next year bring all good things your way. We wish only the best for you and your wonderful family whom I have come to love. I still have great hopes of meeting you and Larry someday. Maybe we can rendezvous in Arizona :-))
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:30 AM CDT
March of the Penguins! Sounds like an EXCELLENT world to enter (vicariously) in this August heat. Will look into it with some of my buddies.
Congrats to Lynn for making the long trek; settling into the apt., and most important, finding ice cream! With tracking skills like that, she'll do very very well.
Congrats on your garden victories (and condolences on losing a couple of battles with the critters, who are only availing themselves of the wonderful smorgasbord you provide).
Sorry I missed church - and you, and all the other wonderful friends there - this past Sunday; but I was "activity'd out" and needed to stay put for a while to recover.
Best to you all! Congrats again, too, on your wonderful anniversary!
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, August 8, 2005 10:03 AM CDT
I love you mostest, but yes, that shower came first. :)
L <lynn.copes@asu.edu>
Tempe, AZ - Friday, August 5, 2005 2:44 PM CDT
You are the 2nd person to recommend the March of the Penguins, and wasn't it clever of someone to release it in this HEAT so we can all think cool, icy thoughts for a couple of hours? Whoop! whoop! for the HP article and hint hint: might you be able to post it here or link to it once it's revised and published? Such an abundance of good news!
Many cheers and much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, August 2, 2005 0:16 AM CDT
Jane,
Those were fine looking tomatoes and you're a fine looking family. Our best wishes for Lynn on her new adventure. You have a great place to visit her in the winter months.
It is great to hear how well you are doing and feeling. You are almost 1!
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Monday, August 1, 2005 12:31 AM CDT
Dear Jane and Larry,
Speaking of penguins, are you experiending Empty Nest Syndrome as Lynn gets closer to her destination? Rob took the boys to see March of the Penguins today. We heard from other friends that it is "too slow" for 5 and 7 year old boys and all reported that their little buggers begged to go home halfway through the movie. But Rob really wanted to see it and thought the boys would enjoy it. And enjoy it they did! They were all smiles, full of chatter about the mommy penguins and their chicks. Riley informed me that he saw Daddy crying during the movie. Jane, I hope you enjoyed your time at home tonight! Larry, I hope all is well with you and that you are not working yourself too hard!
Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Sunday, July 31, 2005 2:15 AM CDT
Those tomatoes look as if I could pop one in my mouth and savor its delicious juices. MMMMM
MOST OF ALL HURRAH FOR HARRY ARTICLE. I am thrilled that it will be published and assume the editors needed to make only small revision suggestions. What do they know. Please put me on your list of reprint recipients.
So good to meet your cousin, Diana, and have such a long conversation with her. Hope to do the same with you soon.
Love
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, July 30, 2005 7:35 AM CDT
What little beauties those tomates are - especially the one all nestled in with the basil - num, num!!! Mine are plentiful, but extremely green right now.
Was so happy to celebrate with you and yours on Sunday; what terrific occasions.
With my fondest, finest wishes for your little clan...
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minnepaolis, MN USA - Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:45 PM CDT
Sounds like a fun week with the 6-8 year olds, enjoy them. It is wonderful to hear about your continued good health.
Char Turch <char@fdg-advisors.com>
- Wednesday, July 20, 2005 12:13 AM CDT
Dear Jane,
I hope all is well with you on Day 342. It's sounds like you still were feeling sporty on Day 340. There. Two rhymes for you as you recover from your big Harry Potter show. Thanks for sharing the magic!
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, July 18, 2005 7:09 AM CDT
Great scientists and assistants ! ! ! I have concerned visions of you performing somewhat sedately at 9:00 pm with the audience growing towards midnight, becoming more anxious, and your performance pace increasing and THEN the crowd crawling over your tables and bubbles to get their copy of THE BOOK. Do take care about 11:45 and establish an escape route.
Most of all enjoy. I will be there if possible.
anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Friday, July 15, 2005 6:34 AM CDT
Oh, you are all so much fun - great photo of the rehearsing wizard! Good luck with the magic shows, glad the contra dancing was fun, and congratulations on the mile-long swim!
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:09 AM CDT
Jane, I am reaching the end of my cancer journey - 5 more radiation treatments to go!! Clean PET scan!! I hold strength in my heart for your success as well. We are both lucky to have Diana in our cheering section. Keep believing that you are healthy!!!
Jodi Aker (Diana's friend in NC) <theaterx@prodigy.net>
Clayton, NC - Tuesday, July 12, 2005 2:11 PM CDT
Dear Jane,
HA, I hope I have the right website this time!!! Thank you for catching that. Gads, and last night I applied for five positions at the University. I'm afraid what those applications look like :-)) Anyway, your weekend sounds busy and fun. We wish you a wonderful fourth and full enjoyment of the fireworks!
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Monday, July 4, 2005 1:50 AM CDT
Dear Jznie, Larry, Lynn--my my it is hard fr me to confront the actual survival odds you state when I see you as so hale and hearty. Repression is a wonderful thing in a way. I am so pleased you are able to publically state those odds.
Glad the camp went well and Bravo to Lynn. Em and I are going to St. Paul Sun and Mon night to celebrate the 4th and mostly the 3rd, her 21st arival anniversary from India. Hopefully we will be able to see the fireworks from the hotel. And maybe we will be at the capitol on Monday for the celebration of the capitol's 100th birthday. Would love to sing in the large chorus with Phillip but don't think I can stand for two hours so will hum along in the audience. TOM is kind of overwhelming to me but we might venture over. A picnic at Lake Harriet on Sunday early evening with the Mpls Pops orchestra will help that celebration with friends.
Enjoy the weekend and your health which I am certain, (wish I had that power) will continue. Love to the three of you.
anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, July 2, 2005 7:51 PM CDT
Dear Jane,
I sure wish that I could attend Camp Curie! I'm not that far above the age limit, am I? And if I learned how to make paper, I could probably save my workplace tons of money. Oh well. I hope all goes terrifically for you and your students and that your stamina holds up. I sure envy those kids!
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, June 29, 2005 7:04 AM CDT
Yes indeed, it sounds like a cure for you Jane! "Cure" is such a glorious word in the context of leukemia. Hurray for you and your family, and here's to many more years of good health for all of you.
The jam glistening in the the sun looks delicious!
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - caringbridge.org/canada/sam
Vancouver, Canada - Wednesday, June 22, 2005 10:08 AM CDT
Hi, Jane,
I have been thinking of you often and found your old e-mail to visit your site. I am so glad to see you are doing well!! Congratulations on your daughter's college graduation! I know you are so proud of her.
I have done some platelet donations in the past, but not for a while. I had a bad experience the last time I donated, but you have inspired me to go return.
I'll keep you in my prayers and hope your August test has the great result we all want for you!
Your Science Museum friend,
Mary Selbitschka <mjselbi@msn.com>
White Bear, MN - Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:44 PM CDT
Jane
Thank you for providing my sister-in-law Kim with a copy of your journal. I received it today from my Mother-in-law. I of course have not completed reading it yet but its good to see that you went through some of the same things that my husband Mark is going through. I also want to thank your husband Larry for visiting Mark when he was in the hospital it meant a great deal to him. We are now on day 69 and have a long road ahead of us. Sometime when Mark is feeling better in the future it would be nice to meet both of you. Thanks again and please continue your journal so that we can follow your journey.
Colleen Lutes
Colleen Lutes <MLutes1020@aol.com>
Apple Valley, MN USA - Sunday, June 19, 2005 5:20 PM CDT
As the amazing JSC would say, "Whoop, whoop!!!"
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Saturday, June 18, 2005 3:16 PM CDT
A short message to the hanging-around nasty critters: Out, out damned bugs! Janie and all the rest of us want you to move along and go far far away, or even better, just fade off into the sunset. Just shoo, go away and move along now. And I hope they have done just that and that you're feeling better by the time you get this.
Had a lovely evening at a local garden center just down the road. This is their 4th solstice celebration and plant sale, and guess who went a little nuts with the variety of perennials and bought a bunch. Now I just have to get them in the ground before they fall over. More very soon, love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, June 17, 2005 10:13 PM CDT
Dear Jane,
May the only thing going up your nose today be the lovely smells of garden-fresh veggies, slow-cooking rhubarb, and the fragrance of summer flowers. Take good care,
Rick Swanson and Family
Rick Swanson
Maplewood, MN - Friday, June 17, 2005 4:47 PM CDT
Dear Jane,
Glad to hear that some of the culprits have been ruled out and that the antibiotics seem to be doing the trick. Here's hoping that by tomorrow you are enjoying your summer even more!
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Friday, June 17, 2005 1:09 AM CDT
Dear Jane,
I read about the awful procedure with your sinuses, and I audibly cried, "Oh, no!" I had sinus problems several years ago, and I still cringe when I remember a doctor (he looked kinda like a mad scientist) sticking a needle up my nose and causing a lot of bleeding. I cried all the way back to my office. In my opinion, the only things that belong in noses are handkerchiefs, tissues, and fingers. My prayers and love go out to you. I hope those antibiotics and other drugs work quickly and successfully for you.
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, June 16, 2005 7:57 AM CDT
Ah, just read the latest update by Lynn. And I truly hope you are feeling better than the background color of the website which is beyond yucky and into uberblech. Rob has had some trouble with sinus infections since the transplant (they used a CT scan rather than a wire up the nose, but I suppose the latter is quicker). Those antibiotics should starting working soon and I am so glad you didn't have to be admitted! If you want to talk to another transplant patient (unfortunately, quite well-versed in post-transplant infections), feel free to call us! We're sending our good wishes and prayers as always.
Love,
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Thursday, June 16, 2005 1:04 AM CDT
Dear Jane,
I'm sorry you have a bug, and I'm sorrier that I have no bug spray to recommend. I'm confident that this bug will get bored and meander off to some other site so that you can resume your gardening and teaching plans. Best wishes for swift healing!
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, June 13, 2005 6:56 AM CDT
Dear Jane,
OUT, unwanted bugs! I am sorry to hear you are under the weather (but so impressed that you keep your good humor in spite of it). As you no doubt know, err on the side of caution and call Marcie if things don't improve -- see, I can nag long distance, too! You and Larry have been a wonderful support to us along the way and I hope you feel our positive vibes making you better! And Larry, I am sorry I haven't been back in touch. I do look forward to chatting with you when we can.
Love,
Kelly and Rob <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Monday, June 13, 2005 1:40 AM CDT
Dear Jane, I am so sorry you are having low energy and sore glands. DOn't forget the support people are still around and, perhaps they need to be asked--those who can bend over and garden a bit. Please remember. I'm volunteering others as I cannot bend down to weed but think on it.
I loved your half finished garden/life re: alice--so true.
Hope your class prep gets easier.
love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Sunday, June 12, 2005 4:07 PM CDT
Oh, such wonderful, rich color. Two of my favorite foods: rhubarb and cranberries. I love their flavors and mostly their colors. I will try that jam recipe. If/when you do that again, invite me over and I will help. So glad to read all these 'normal' activities in your life.
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Tuesday, June 7, 2005 6:39 AM CDT
Jane,
Certainly we live in the land of 10,000 rhubarb recipes! We have a recipe for a rhubarb beverage (boiled stalks, no leaves!), sweetened, then iced. It's a surprise hit when we serve it to guests, especially those who normally shun rhubarb. It's kind of a chore to make, but I don't believe any task is beyond you!
Best,
Rick
Rick Swanson <swans068@umn.edu>
Maplewood, MN - Monday, June 6, 2005 3:21 PM CDT
Dear Jane,
Sorry to hear you have this little bump to contend with, but I suspect it will be handled well and serve as your one hiccup in your recovery (not to make light of anything. All BMT recoveries are grueling in their own way). By the way, you can take the Ibuprofen every six hours alternating with Tylenol every four hours. That helps get fevers down pretty well.
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Monday, May 30, 2005 1:58 AM CDT
OHMIGOSH!!!You were in Freeport!!! And you saw the boot at LL bean that I sent the pictures of last summer when we passed through on OUR trip!!! How cool is that!! You know I'm beginning to see that there's something to this "giant things" business. Have a grand time cruising around and meandering to and fro!!! Love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, May 25, 2005 11:24 PM CDT
Lynn looks like SUCH a happy graduate!! And I love the picture with Janie -- what a major blessing that you could be there! Have a grand time jaunting about on the long way home to MN. I'll be in touch soon. Right now the dust bunnies are calling. They'd like to go outside in the sunshine.... Love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, May 21, 2005 6:59 PM CDT
Dear Jane,
The word "journey" on your home page really stood out for me after reading your latest message. Thanks for taking me along on your journey and sharing its highs, lows, and in-betweens. Have a wonderful journey to the east coast. I send my congratulations to Amazing Lynn, warm wishes to Virginia, and big hugs to you and Larry. Happy Trails to us all!
Karen Barstad <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, May 13, 2005 7:39 AM CDT
Dear Janie,
SO glad to hear that you are doing so well. I don't get travel approval yet but did get my teeth cleaned. What a wonderful experience. I just had to take 2000 mg of amox. a day for 3 days. I pray for you and your family a lot and hope that things continue to go forward. I'm doing well and am thrilled to have had you for inspiration. Your family writes me and offers hope and encouragement. It's been wonderful as an outsider. I can only imagine what it's like really being a part of your incredible family. Keep the faith.
Traci Kelley (from Florida) < maui65@comcast.net>
Sarasota, FL USA - Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:02 PM CDT
Hello and Happy Spring! Your upcoming trip to Maine sounds wonderful. Can you please ask Lynn to refrain from getting any older? If she's 22 already, then that means I'm...oh it's too terrible to think of.
I'm watching your garden pictures with much interest. This summer I am attempting to (drumroll please) grow two tomato plants, a basil, and a rosemary in a garden the size of a small kitchen table. Ha! I didn't want to overextend myself. My technique for growing things - standing over the bed and staring every day. Hey, it worked for the tulips and iris....
I'm so very thankful that your health has so greatly improved! My favorite thing about you, Janie, is that you live every second to the fullest. You are an inspiration!
Love always,
Wendy
Wendy Scollins <wendyscollins@yahoo.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Thursday, May 12, 2005 12:55 AM CDT
Good Thursday morning to you! Hope Larry's cold is on the mend and that Jane is somehow managing not to catch it. Your trip north sounds lovely - and I'm glad to hear the snow is finally starting to disappear.
And congratulations to Lynn on being done with school!
Jennifer, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Thursday, May 5, 2005 9:47 AM CDT
Sounds like you had a grand time exploring new territory, or perhaps old territory revisited. Your trip reminded me of the one and only time we visited Lake Superior. Chuck walked down to the water where he found a two foot rise and maybe two feet of beach. It being July, he jumped right in and then, as if someone reversed the film, jumped right back out, because, it being Lake Superior, the water was about really really cold....Quite fond memories of that mental footage and also several glorious waterfalls. I'm off to sanding the cross pieces in a couple of windows -- I'm learning why they're called panes....More soon, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, May 2, 2005 2:37 PM CDT
Dear Jane and Larry,
I am not doing well on my CB "rounds" and emails lately, so it is time to check in two of my favorite people. Janie, sorry you had to undergo this somewhat uncomfortable procedure, but the peace of mind will be worth it. I have been thinking of you because Rob is starting to garden again and is is really enjoying it! He is wearing his mask, still; though I suppose they will give him the "all clear" in another week or two once he stops all the antfungals, etc. thereby suggesting (to me at least) that they feel his immune system is strong enough to handle those little buggers. So we have put our home back together after the termite tenting (wow, was that ever a lot of work) and now we are concentrating on prpareing for Brian's (Rob's donor) visit in May. Oh, I do so hope you get to meet Patrona. And we keep forgetting to ask Brian whether he has allergies or not since Rob seems to have developed some. I also suspect tht Brian likes pot roast... Anyway, hugs to you both.
Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 0:40 AM CDT
Well, my only anti-bunny suggestion comes from Carl Phee about 30 years ago. He was then probably 80, had gardened for years, and absolutely swore by sitting gallon milk jugs in the garden. His story said that rabbits don't see very good, and when they notice the milk jugs they think they're bigger rabbits already in the garden and so they leave. It's worked for us, but I'm not so sure we've ever provided the tasty buffet that you probably do. Anyway, according to Carl you fill the jugs half full so they don't fall over and sit a few around in the garden and at the edges. And the bunnies will head elsewhere, unless they REALLY like the four star garden you provide.... Love, Diana, who hopes your bunnies are at least near-sighted
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:18 PM CDT
Well, my only anti-bunny suggestion comes from Carl Phee about 30 years ago. He was then probably 80, had gardened for years, and absolutely swore by sitting gallon milk jugs in the garden. His story said that rabbits don't see very good, and when they notice the milk jugs they think they're bigger rabbits already in the garden and so they leave. It's worked for us, but I'm not so sure we've ever provided the tasty buffet that you probably do. Anyway, according to Carl you fill the jugs half full so they don't fall over and sit a few around in the garden and at the edges. And the bunnies will head elsewhere, unless they REALLY like the four star garden you provide.... Love, Diana, who hopes your bunnies are at least near-sighted
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:17 PM CDT
Too bad bunny and ugly is sometimes useful. BUT I so enjoyed hearing about your first rhubarb dish. I love rhubarb almost as much as I love cranberries and that is a lot. Think it is the color ?? Flavor I love too. Enjoy your trip to Duluth and hope the polyps are healthy. If you get to the Tree (can't remember the adjective) tell me all about it and how it looked in the lake light. I think SUperior has interesting and varied light.
Love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Tuesday, April 26, 2005 9:02 PM CDT
DUMB BUNNY!!!
Even through my sleep deprived fever induced delerium that made me laugh!
Love you, see you soon!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:19 PM CDT
Hi Janie, thanks for making your page blue instead of green; I can read it ever so much better. I had a lovely birthday; don't know if the Queen did or not, tho. I have planted tomato, squash, kale, and cucumber seeds inside and they are mostly up. They have been outside. We had a late freeze last night but it wasn't as bad as they predicted and I brought in the plants. A cool Spring to go with the mild Winter. Have onions & more shallots to go in but it's still way earlier than last year's garden, partly because we have the two new beds.
So happy for you getting back to your teaching, exercising, and gardening lives, whee! Will hope for pictures of Lynn's graduation next month. Carry on, Copeses!
Love, Barb
Barb Johnson (Big Sis) <barbjohnson_62@hotmail.com>
Walnut Grove, MO USA - Sunday, April 24, 2005 10:57 PM CDT
Hi Jane, I'm so glad you are gardening. So am I. I have miniature yellow snapdragons and purple and yellow pansies in pots on my deck. Hasn't spring been nice this year? I appreciate it so much. I even put 2 orchid plants out the other day for a while. I'm thrilled you are doing so well.
June Dale <recipedoc40@hotmail.com>
Burnsville, MN - Wednesday, April 20, 2005 9:04 PM CDT
Hello Jane,
This is Maychee. One of the students from your last year's class at St.Catherine. I do come here to check on you to see how you are doing and it sounds like you're doing great. My highschool did something very special for one of their classmates, his name is Aaron. He also has a caringbridge sight too. But if you're ever bored and want to see it, it's http://www.aaronsnight.com
I am glad to hear that you are doing well and I'll continue praying for you. I hope you're enjoying this spring weather and I know for sure you can't wait for the gardening season to come out :).. Take Care
Maychee Mua <Mmua@stkate.edu>
Lake Elmo, MN Washington - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:24 PM CDT
Dear Larry and Jane,
I watched you both yesterday as you empathized with our mutual friend whose brother just received a transplant. The names of the medications and the medical terms sort of escaped me (thanks, Jane, for patiently putting many of them into English for me), but the love you showed needed no translation. It was totally clear to me - and, I'm sure, to our friend. What gifts you both are to her and to me.
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, April 18, 2005 6:58 AM CDT
My early daffodils have done their thing, but the mid-and late-season ones are just coming in. And today the small lilac we planted a couple of years ago just all of a sudden has 5 huge blooms, and I hadn't even noticed buds! The pink dogwood just outside the bedroom window is in full bloom, and so is the redbud which I've decided I must have even if it "clashes" with the dogwood. I met a 92 year old lady that my minister asked me to visit with him, and she has a wonderful wildflower garden, complete with jack in the puplit, under a low but wide trree in her front yard. It was nice to have another someone to chat plants with. That's the thing I miss most about my mother. And tomorrow she would have been 89. Maybe in her honor I'll go pilfer some plants, or maybe it would be better if I just buy a few....Here's to spring wherever it can be found! Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:21 PM CDT
Jane -
It has been a long time since I've checked in here, and I'm thrilled at your good news. ALso, it was so nice to see you in church again today! ANd the quilt is simply splendid! Jane, you are a genius artisan - I'd love to see it in person some day! It's just gorgeous! Hope you can put some seeds in - I'd like to myself. Tulips and crocus are green but not blooming in my yard - ain't it grand?
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, April 10, 2005 5:56 PM CDT
Janie, am just thrilled that you heard from Patrona! Was there a clew as to where she is from, or any other tidbits? Can hardly wait to hear!
Hurray for Lynn, what a red letter day for her! Hope someone taped her speech. Or several someones.
Wonder how many times a day I wash MY hands. Lots and lots.
Yes, DO plant on Sunday. What fun! The new moon is tomorrow about 3:30 p.m., which signals the start of another planting by the moon opportunity. I wanted to plant this week in 4th quarter but we had a lot of rain so it was just as well. I do believe I'll try some new tomato varieties this year. I also want to try some dahlias from seed. Oh yes, it's a partial eclipse. I THINK I can see it from here...
Keep up the good work, y'all! Am so happy for you to get back to your life!
I have to write Scott who runs the Guernsey County GenWeb and change my email addy for the Jarvis-McCluskey obits I posted some years back. Just visited them again and found they still have my Atlas addy.
Love and hugs, Barb
Barb Johnson (Big Sis) <barbjohnson_62@hotmail.com>
Walnut Grove, MO USA - Thursday, April 7, 2005 8:29 PM CDT
I'm glad you are doing so well, Jane. A trip to Milwaukee!!! Wow!!! Thank you very much for the help you and Larry gave Alice. (I finally got reconnected to the internet). I think I am getting back to the world of the "normal" (or my illusion of it) this week. Dad turned 92 on April 2nd. Mom has regained 5 pounds of the 20 that she lost when Alice was ill. My husband, bless his heart, is doing well and got good report from his doctor. We miss Alice very much, but are coping well with her loss. I could not have "done" for Alice without your help and the help of all the volunteers. I owe you and Larry a lot. You both are so kind and generous with your time. I still have many tasks ahead of me, dealing with Alice's taxes, bills, and all the little details, but am taking things a lot slower now and breathing normally. Again, thank you and Larry very much.
June Dale <recipedoc40@hotmail.com>
Burnsville, MN - Thursday, April 7, 2005 8:23 PM CDT
If possible get to the new art museum to see the magnificant hanging work by Chuilly (can't recall how to spell his name). Someday I will go to that building which apparently looks out over the big lake.
Enjoy the talk tomorrow. Don't hesitate to wear a mask if it makes you feel more comfortable and keep on washing those hands. That's OK.
Share when you return. anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 8:15 PM CDT
Dear Larry and Jane,
Your train trip sounded so, well, romantic. And I'm glad you're having such a nice time in Milwaukee - a city also well known for romance. (Don't they call it the Paris of the Midwest?) Please give my love and good wishes to Lynn. I'm sure she will WOW everyone with her presentation.
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 6:37 AM CDT
Hi Jane & Larry,
I enjoyed reading Patorna's words. Continue to celebrate life & enjoy.
Char Turch & family <char@fdg-advisors.com>
- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 10:51 AM CDT
How splendid to have contact from Patrona! She sounds very kind indeed. When you send another note, please tell her that we who form your support team include her in those we care for, too. We really are all part of an interconnected web. Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, April 3, 2005 1:55 PM CDT
Wow, Jane, I am thrilled that you heard from Patrona. What a moment that must have been. I look forward to reading it.
Of course I am also pleased with the test results and your ongoing climb, almost there, to normal health.
Enjoy your time with Lynn and being the proud parents. I am resting after our annual state meeting and relishing all my professional friends.
anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, April 2, 2005 3:58 PM CST
Jane
Thank you for sharing your site with me. your struggle and strength empower me to hang on through (only) 3 more chemo treatments and some pesky radiation.
I am lucky to have Diana rooting for me as well.
I will check in on your site again.
Peace!
Jodi
Jodi Aker
Clayton, NC - Saturday, April 2, 2005 6:49 AM CST
Jane, how lovely to hear that you're out enjoying the beginning of spring. Although I'm not a doctor, I feel fairly confident in saying that I don't think you will contract any dreaded fungal thingie. It sounds like you're just the picture of health - avoiding the clinic for a whole month!
Thanks also to you and Lynn for the supportive messages while Sam was in the hospital. They were much appreciated!
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver - that unusual part of Canada where the crocuses and snowdrops came up in late February!, - Friday, April 1, 2005 9:42 AM CST
My very best wishes for a calm and positive and negative (re: anything bad) exam tomorrow. And maybe your doctor can narrow Patrona down to a state so we can begin visualizing her.
Take care and thanks for always keeping me and others posted.
anne
anne seltz <anneseltz@aol.com`>
- Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:42 PM CST
Mucking in the woods, AND dancing, AND swimming, AND upcoming teaching -- YAHOOOO!! I can only imagine how wonderful it all feels!! Dare I use the word normal? I'll bask in the warm thoughts of the extraordinariness of ordinary life returning to you and to the Zoidburrow. The jingle is perfect and I agree that meeting Patrona would be indescribable. Oh happy day! Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, March 29, 2005 9:20 AM CST
A Jingle For Jane
Roses are red.
Snowdrops are white.
Jane had leukemia,
And gave us a fright!
But Patrona stepped forth.
Of her power we have proof.
She donated cells,
And Jane's leukemia went . . . POOF!
Karen Barstadsworth <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:15 AM CST
Major Whoopage to Patrona and Dr. Tomblyn!!! You people ROCK! (Don't I sound like and Angeleno now? ;-) Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! And "three cheers" for good measure!
love,
kim
Kim Pribanic <muddydogs@earthlink.net>
Newbury Park, CA USA - Monday, March 28, 2005 11:06 PM CST
Soooo you sound so good. Imagine mucking in the woods. Who would have dreamed of that some months ago. I think its time to advocate for you and all to meet Patrona. Closing the circle with mucho thanks could be the goal.
Good luck on 4/1/05 and happy happy spring.
love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Monday, March 28, 2005 6:51 PM CST
Jane,
Happy Easter to you and Larry. I love the picture of the emerging flowers. Kind of like you and me?! You sound wonderful. Keep up the great work.
Now that I am over pneumonia, perhaps we can meet for coffee again?
Greg <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Monday, March 28, 2005 10:16 AM CST
Am so happy you are swimming and dancing again as they are so important to you. And the snowdrops are just lovely, bowing their heads to Mother Earth when I'd love to see their faces. Happy Spring
love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Sunday, March 27, 2005 2:36 AM CST
Good morning, I haven't visited the site for a while and decided to check before writing. I intend to call you two today. I enjoyed reading recent history. Good for Lynn:) And for you two, for having and sharing such a bright, delightful person with the rest of the world.
Barb Johnson <jajohnson@hamilton.net>
Aurora, NE - Friday, March 25, 2005 10:03 AM CST
WHOOP WHOOP!!!!! Give my love to Central Square!
You got snowdrops, I got an ice storm. Next year I'm guessing that won't happen...
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 9:23 PM CST
Hi Jane,
I just stopped by for a vist, and as usual, you never fail to inspire me. Your creativity flows freely from your spirit!
I was also amazed at the exquisite beauty of the quilts.....did you make them?
I have just finished Grad school classes here in New Mexico, and am preparing to start an intership in art therapy. I will commute to Los Almos, an hour from Santa Fe, to work in a clinic private there. Believe me that is one town that really needs therapists, as you can imagine. The clinic also offers biofeedback, nerofeedback, playtherapy and has a massage therapist also on staff, and I get to learn some of those increadable modalities as well...it looks like im really gonna be a therapist! I miss teaching kids tho, and am so glad to hear of your adventure in the class room at SSM the other day. Harry Potter Camps rule!!!!
I send you my love, and my graditude for your indominable spirit - thank you Jane!
Lorrie Ogren <lorrie_o@yahoo.com>
Santa Fe, NM USA - Monday, March 21, 2005 9:13 PM CST
Ah-ha! I had come by to wish you all a Happy St.Patrick's Day, but I see now that you are busy celebrating a far more obscure, but much more colorful holiday. Will you be posting photos soon of yourselves dressed in purple and green?
Glad to hear that you are feeling well and generally getting a kick out of life. We're enjoying your sense of humor as always...
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:03 AM CST
I believe purple and green are also the colors of Mardi Gras which has nothing to do with FINLAND but I guess I am feeling competitive in the trivia field. Not that the Finnish legend is trivial--no no no.
Hope all is well. Enjoy the coming snow.
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:46 PM CST
Jane,
Pleased to hear of Sgt. Hickman's dismissal. I'm sure he served you well, but good riddance, eh?
You are sweet to mention Andrew in your journal. We are glad for support from all directions.
Fondly,
Rick
Rick Swanson - DragonflyTV <swans068@umn.edu>
Maplewood, MN - Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:58 AM CST
Good to hear about Rowan. May your heart hole heal tightly so that all your energy goes where it is supposed to go. May you feel better soon and enjoy the future classes and students and friend visits.
anne with love <anneseltz@AOL.COM>
- Monday, March 14, 2005 5:41 PM CST
Jane and Larry -
How delightful to have you visit after church for a warm, touching conversation. Thanks, too, for all the grocery loot you brought me - I've been able to nibble on bits of it through the last few days, in my current under-the-weather condition. Jane, your offer to make a Mother O' Groom dress for me is unbelievable and most welcome! I'll get the word from my future daughter-in-law about my current pick, and see if her eyes involuntarily roll - if so, you and I could start scheming on another choice.
You both are such a warm addition to my life; I'm very grateful for your friendship. Cheers to you and yours!
Best,
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, March 14, 2005 5:22 PM CST
Dear Larry, Jane, and Lynn,
Congratulations again on your uncle-hood/aunt-hood/cousin-hood! Little Rowan Amelia is going to grow up in an amazing family. What a great future she has!
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, March 14, 2005 6:38 AM CST
Ah ha, it's nice to hear Prof. Sepoc is back on the loose! I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled!
Rick Swanson - DragonflyTV <swans068@umn.edu>
Maplewood, MN - Sunday, March 13, 2005 7:12 AM CST
Wahoo kids! Purell is wonderful. So are you!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Saturday, March 12, 2005 2:08 PM CST
--You could have (fill in the number) bracelets on your wrist and each one matters to you desperately
--You mention a child and people assume it's a niece or nephew or granchild from your tone of voice. (And they can't quite understand when you say you've never met them in person)
--You think wonder if a Caringbridge person would be willing to have you visit the next time you're in the 'area'
Friday night hugs from a person who is better for what she's learned from some extraordinary people on Caringbridge.
Tamsen Aichinger <aichinfo@cox.net>
Elkhorn (not Omaha), NE - Friday, March 11, 2005 10:54 PM CST
All the beautiful colors, WOW!
Char Turch <char@fdg-advisors.com>
- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 11:06 AM CST
How about: you know you're a Caringbridge addict when you find yourself quoting from Caringbridge sites in casual conversation!
I actually have been trying to cut down on my CB time lately, but there are some sites out there that I just can't resist. So I guess that means that the addiction is still alive and well!
Jennifer, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:26 AM CST
Hi Jane!
Glad that things are going so well! lol...
~Joanne’s Corner~
With love,
Joanne and the Dream Team
~Bridge of Dreams ~
Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com>
- Sunday, March 6, 2005 7:04 PM CST
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO and WHOOP, WHOOP!!!!!!!!! What a glorious array of great news, on so many fronts! The lucky stars on the quilt sure are working! And I can't wait to hear how it feels to be back dancing again! What a splendid end to the week!!!!!! Cheers and whoops from the south all the way to you! Love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, March 4, 2005 11:42 PM CST
WAHOOOOOO! WHOOP WHOOP! I'm so glad your March 4 was truly worthy of the title! Love you a million billion!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Friday, March 4, 2005 10:04 PM CST
Whoopee, what a wonderful MARCH FOURTH day to hear about your body doing so well. Am so pleased. I look forward to eating some of your homegrown tomatoes come summer. Good journey to you.
love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Friday, March 4, 2005 9:54 PM CST
Jane,
Great clinic visit. It took me awhile to not be concerned that I was missing something, after the line was removed. You will feel like a normal person (since most of our friends do not have a little plastic tube hanging). We will have to do coffee since we will not be spending much time in the clinic together.
Greg <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Friday, March 4, 2005 6:00 PM CST
Dear Jane,
You have so much to be proud of - your quilt (it's gorgeous!), the strides Larry is making in his walking abilities (sorry, but I had to throw that pun in), Lynn's grad school opportunity at ASU. And you and Larry can be very proud of how you have been such faithful friends to people like Alice. You made her journey so smooth and so dignified. Blessings to you both!
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, March 3, 2005 3:08 PM CST
Jane,
Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers. We are on to year two.
Your quilt looks beautiful. Laurie will appreciate all your hard work since she's a very good seamstress.
Congratulations on Lynn's grad school placement. Perhaps she can get a place with a little "parents room". Arizona is a great place to visit in winter or summer.
Greg 367 <gshields@mn.,rr.com>
- Thursday, March 3, 2005 11:34 AM CST
What a cosmically gorgeous quilt!!! The fabrics are out of this world and what a beautiful way to focus your perspective on the big picture. Can't wait to see more!! Happy Thursday with much love from Diana, who suggests a rendezvous in Paducah, KY to visit the American Quilt Museum and buy fabric which is said to be abundant and gorgeous.
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, March 3, 2005 6:00 AM CST
As the very proud owner of your first-ever quilt, I would like to take this opportunity to say that your second one is REALLY AWESOME! I love it, too! And you, of course!
And even though I haven't actually formally accepted ASU's offer, it's official to me!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:46 PM CST
Whoopee Lynn. Decisions are so much easier when they beg you to be with them. Congratulations to you and your lovely parents. Of course visiting Arizona in the winter might be more attractive than St. Louis.
And Jane, how fun to see your quilt on the web. I am so anxious to see the green growing pieces.
See you at dear Alice's celebration. I hear tell, from June, that they are catering French food. Sounds yummy. Too bad we can't serve wine at Plymouth.
Anne
anneseltz <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:25 PM CST
Happy Day 200! It's a great milestone to reach, right when the spring is starting to think about arriving. May the next 100 days (and many more hundreds after that) bring you continued health and delight in your family and friends.
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Tuesday, March 1, 2005 5:25 PM CST
Greetings friends, so happy you are healthy and able to do so much. Am awaiting the sunrise this morning to see if my driving will be comfortable. Looks pretty clear.
See you soon. anne
anne seltz <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Friday, February 25, 2005 6:15 AM CST
Jane and Larry,
Congratulations on your test results. You both deserve to be very relieved and hopeful. Livers do a great job of healing so, I'm sure you will continue to get better. I've had a flu bug for a few weeks so I haven't wanted to meet you. Maybe next week since I'm on some more antibiotics.
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Tuesday, February 22, 2005 2:20 PM CST
Just a quick hello from KY. We're beginning basketball-mania season down here since it's a thing many folks live and breathe and NCAA finals arrive soon. It's a bit like that little horse race we do, a major deal that others may be perplexed by. I envy your snow, as we're just cold and drippy. The sun's due back tomorrow (isn't there a song about that?) so I'll get to see what's up with the daffodils and hyacinth. The crocuses are puny -- or maybe just smart enough to stay in the ground. Heads up! Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, February 21, 2005 10:58 PM CST
Dear Jane,
What great news about your test results! A big celebratory hug to you and an extra one for Patrona, wherever she is.
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, February 21, 2005 6:36 AM CST
Way to go Janie! And a big sign of relief! I hope this means they will stay negative. A big dazzled grin from me! I am going to go to the iris meeting and tell everyone your good news! The people on the Friday Night Iris Chat are very happy for you!
The crocuses are blooming here, and the daffs down the road are blooming, but not the ones along the highway yet. What an early spring we're having! No iris seeds up yet tho.
Love and hugs, Barb
Barb Johnson (Big Sis) <barbjohnson_62@hotmail.com>
Walnut Grove, MO USA - Sunday, February 20, 2005 11:11 AM CST
You Rock, Jane! And a big Yeehaa for Patrona, too!
I'm guessing you'll have to shovel after last night's snow... have fun with that. :>)
Continued best wishes,
Rick
Rick Swanson <rswanson@tpt.org>
Maplewood, MN - Sunday, February 20, 2005 9:20 AM CST
Hope despite everything your soon feeling
Love Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, February 19, 2005 4:10 PM CST
Just stopping by to say hello and to wish you well. Congratulations on the great scans!
With Love and Hope from Va,
Carolyn and Fisher
www.caringbridge.org/va/fisherc <oshelrina@aol.com>
Chesapeake, Va USA - Saturday, February 19, 2005 2:05 PM CST
YAHOO I have been waiting for those results. Despite my current condition of heavy congestion, fever, sneezing, drippy nose, my body, mind and spirit leaped in joy for those results. So good. So wonderful. So rewarding after all the work you and family have done. Having not taken your journey I can't imagine your inward glow but I hope it carries you through many days.
Now, as to planning for the party,=========
anne
anne seltz <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:34 AM CST
:) :) :) :)
I LOVE YOU!
L <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Saturday, February 19, 2005 0:20 AM CST
Yahoo! yahoo! ending the week on a negative (biopsy)note is a very fine thing indeed!!! This is certainly worthy of celebrating, so I believe I'll go have some ice cream in your honor! WAY TO GO!! Much love from Diana, who is most happy over this news.
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, February 18, 2005 9:21 PM CST
I must tell you how much I'm enjoying your family's sense of humour! I got a good laugh out of Jane's teeth being a "missing link" between reptiles and mammals. Then Lynn used the word "vomitrocious" in Sam's guestbook - which is such a great word that we are planning to adopt it as our own.
Hope your Friday is going well!
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Friday, February 18, 2005 3:39 PM CST
Dear Larry and Jane,
A wish for you from me and George Carlin: "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house."
I hope we can get together soon. I have "album-etized" all of my Cuba photos, and I'd love to share a travelogue with you.
Love,
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, February 18, 2005 6:55 AM CST
Hi. Hope the moosh is gone and you can take walks without skating up the driveway. Love you!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:16 PM CST
Hi, Janie, What a blessing you are for Alice! I sense that you are helping coordinate many friends to be with her, and clearly friends hold such a special place in times like these. I send you a huge bouquet of cyber-hyacinths in honor of your wonderfulness! And I'm so enjoying the grocery store these days because they have lots of forced hyacinths smelling up the store just inside the entrance door -- YUM!!!! More soon, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, K USA - Thursday, February 17, 2005 9:13 AM CST
Happy Susan B. Anthony's Birthday! (It almost seems sacreligious that the bank is open today. I should have the day off to spend Susan B. Anthony dollars!) Thinking of you warmly, even though the weather is turning coldly.
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2005 6:30 AM CST
I'm so glad to know you're able to be with Alice and coordinate friends to help her. Send her a warm breath of KY spring for me -- tomorrow it's supposed to be 70 degrees, not at all fair to my poor confused daffodils and hyacinths who are up enough to get headcolds when it drops back to normal 30's on Wed. They'll be addled! Hope Alice isn't, and that you and she have nourishing times together. Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, February 14, 2005 10:45 PM CST
Hi Jane and Larry,
I'm looking out the back of our kitchen at all the snow that stuck on top of all the branches and it occurs to me that the view out of Zoidburrow must be spectacular. Hope you enjoy this rare, stick-to-everything snow. See you soon. Oh yes....HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Love,
Adele <adeletom@bitstream.net>
St. Paul, MN - Monday, February 14, 2005 7:15 AM CST
Hi Larry & Jane,
We continue to keep you in our daily prayers & keep updated through the wonderful caringbridge. I hope you get good news at the clinic today.
Char <char@fdg-advisors.com>
- Friday, February 11, 2005 9:09 AM CST
Dear Jane and Larry,
At this moment there's a lovely smear of red on the eastern horizon, glowing warmly in anticipation of a new day. No big news from me, just wishes that we each have a day with at least one happy surprise. I need to start looking for mine. Happy Friday!
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, February 11, 2005 7:03 AM CST
Forgot to mention that I sent a small envelope of cheer earlier in the week and it should arrive very soon. I really could not resist!
I think all your counts are a bit like scoring bowling (high numbers are good) versus golf (low numbers are good). Since I'm easily confused by what should be which, I just hope that what should be high goes higher and what should be low goes the other way. And that you don't get too dizzy bouncing between the two. At least with clinic appts you can check on new BMT friends, and I hope that's cheering. Sending peace and comfort to Alice and much love to you, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, February 9, 2005 10:16 AM CST
Boo on the whole business. I know you just want a day off from it all, I wish we could make it happen. I love you a million billion, but tell that GVH that I don't love it, it has to leave!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 8:16 PM CST
Jane, Great news so far on your tests. I believe it is much easier to deal with the nuisance stuff when you know the leukemia is being beaten. The real gold ring is the CURE. I'm getting much better and if you are better next week, maybe we could meet? Congrats on grad school.
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mnm.rr.com>
- Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:52 PM CST
Dears, Chuck and I are almost done with a not-so-much-fun time sharing a tribe of intestinal bugs who thought Chuck's large self was everso much fun to lurk in for several days. Then some of the braver ones decided to jump ship over to the smaller vessel--me--and explore somewhat smaller terrain. They had just the loveliest time, from their point of view, not mine or Chuck's. They have departed for the moment, I hope not to return for a very long time. Do not, under any circumstances, invite them northward....And send the cold germies to join their pals, far far away ASAP. Wishing you the softest tissues and the tastiest tea possible for a quick recovery! Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 2:20 PM CST
Dear Jane,
I hope and pray that you can shake that nasty cold soon. Drink lots of fluids, get plenty of rest, eat foods with Vitamin C and garlic in them, sing "We Shall Overcome," jump around on one foot while reciting the Gettysburg address backwards . . . Well, maybe some of Dr. Barstad's recommendations are a little far-fetched. But the warm wishes are genuine. Love to you and Larry-The-Truth-Teller.
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:54 AM CST
Dear Jane, Larry and Lynn,
Lynn came to visit Sam's page recently, so we wanted to come by and wish you well. Thank you for sharing what you're studying -one of the things Sam loves to pretend is that he's digging for dinosaur bones. Of course, in his games, he finds entire skeletons, almost intact, so that's one of the beautiful things about being 4.
Jane, it's wonderful to hear how well you're doing post transplant. We're sending all our very best wishes for continued good health!
Jen, Lori, Sam and Noah - www.caringbridge.org/canada/sam <samno@telus.net>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Monday, February 7, 2005 3:05 PM CST
Hi there Jane and Larry,
Dashing to Chicago for a few days, but wanted you to know you are both in my thoughts and intentions several times each day. I'm sending you wishes for peace of mind and improvements on the health reports. May your numbers continue to head towards normal. Rob and Kelly's comments were appreciated, huh?
I love you both,
Mary Rose
P.S. Larry, how is your ankle healing? Bummer.
Mary Rose Remington <mrose@maryremington.com>
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Friday, February 4, 2005 8:23 AM CST
Jane and Larry -
What a ping-pong life you're leading! I wish you the best at the appt. Friday, and in general. Looking forward to seeing you both again, and will "hug" from afar. With prayers and blessings (special attention to Jane's liver and immune system!) -Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, February 3, 2005 8:56 PM CST
Dear Jane,
I got a little dizzy reading your latest medical report. It sort of sounds like you're on a teeter-totter right now. I wish you all the best, and here's a big air hug to prove it! I'm looking forward to visiting with you and Larry and regaling you with Cuba stories. I picked up my photos yesterday and was struck by the brilliance of the colors. What a wonderful experience we had! Hasta luego,
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:03 AM CST
Jane,
From everyone associated with the Edgerton Explorit Center, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted during this time. Your work here is still evident in our daily science demonstrations. We think of you often.
Michael Derr <michael@edgerton.org>
Aurora, NE USA - Wednesday, February 2, 2005 12:37 AM CST
Kelly, you never fail to make us feel better! Thank you!
So I'm stuck in Detroit, but it gives me a chance to sign your guestbook, mom! So it's all going to be okay. I'll try to let you know when I get to St. Louis, hopefully it'll be today sometime! Love you!
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
Detroit, MI - Wednesday, February 2, 2005 9:14 AM CST
Dear Jane and Larry,
When Rob stopped the Cyclosporin (one year post-transplant), his liver enzymes also went high for the first time. We were told that an increase in liver enzymes is very common when a MUD patient stops the Cyclosporin. We, like you, don't mind a little GVH, just not too much :-)) Sure enough, after a while the liver enzymes came down (on their own) and we are hoping it was just another opportunity for GVL to work its magic. We are continuing to hope and pray for good results from your biopsy and hope for a good visit to the doc for you on Friday.
Rob and Kelly <kharless@cox.net>
Solana Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, February 2, 2005 1:34 AM CST
Hi Jane! Hope your appointment went well today. Loved Larry's insight into "Ice" Fishing. And, all this time, I'd been waiting for my husband's family to come home and fill our ice tray with treats they caught. Now I know the real deal behind the treks. Thinking of you!
Kelly Gavigan Swanson (DFTV) <kgavigan@tpt.org>
St. Paul, MN - Tuesday, February 1, 2005 3:38 PM CST
It was good to be back in touch, with Larry by phone, tonight. It's been too long, and that's our fault. I've spent some time reading the journal this evening to get caught up. Love the funny as well as inspiring words.
Love and prayers from the Johnsons in Nebraska.
Barb Johnson <jajohnson@hamilton.net>
Aurora, NE USA - Sunday, January 30, 2005 10:47 PM CST
Wow, Janie with curly hair! I was kinda hoping for that, hope it isn't kinky like Mom's perms-gone-awry. She used to get so provoked with Jo for cutting her hair too short. I apologize for snide remarks I made about your beautiful green eyes, that I don't remember making, but I believe you. Only I remember that they started turning green when your were four, not seven. But I guess you know best.
It's snowing here! Shouldn't be a lot tho. Haven't had our yearly winter foot yet.
Loaded the 'new' Firefox browser on the two puters. It's great!
I'll be loving you, always...
Tons of love and hugs, Barb
Barb Johnson (Big Sis) <barbjohnson_62@hotmail.com>
Walnut Grove, MO USA - Friday, January 28, 2005 7:47 PM CST
Thank you for the thank you note! You are Way ahead of me. I keep Thinking I'll do it soon... Sounds like things are progressing and I am So glad for every bit of good news from you! My friends in Minneapolis are expecting a baby in March and I will be visiting sometime after that. Hope that you are up to a visit from me then too!
Lee Galbreath <lgalbreath@freebornpeters.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, January 28, 2005 1:49 PM CST
Dear Jane,
Great to hear from you and to know that things are going well. Best wishes from the Eakin family to you, Larry and Lynn. Our door is always open!
George and Kathleen, Limavady, Northern Ireland.
George Eakin <george.eakin@btinternet.com>
Limavady, N.Ireland - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 2:15 PM CST
Dears, The picture of Janie all bundled up and sending air hugs is just so grand! It makes me smile every time I check in. We are frosty cold tonight with just a dusting of snow. I think you have a bit more than that....
Lynn, I hope you'are feeling better with your cold. Larry, do be careful with your foot, etc. A church friend just had a second surgery to reposition a pin in his foot, necessitated by sprinting through the Charlotte airport. I've seen you on the dance floor and you are quite inspired, so please be careful enough not to create additional medical adventures. You all need another hobby besides medical activity for 2005, like oh say dancing....And Janie the cat socks are just purrrrrfect, purrrrple, no less! I will now look like the cat's meow! Many thanks!
Hugs all around! Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:52 PM CST
Snow here, too!
ILY
Lynn <lec2002@columbia.edu>
New York, NY - Saturday, January 22, 2005 3:11 PM CST
happy snow day to you all. I am honkering in during the day but a family wedding at Plymouth tonight will be attended. Just hope I don't get stuck picking up Em. Hope you and Patrona are doing well. Love Anne
anne seltz <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, January 22, 2005 7:24 AM CST
Jane:
I think of you often. All best wishes, always.
John W Hill <jwhill602@comcast.net>
- Friday, January 21, 2005 3:43 PM CST
Hello, Jane, Larry, and Lynn: Just checking up with youse guys. I'm sure Patrona's cells are mighty enough to do their work and will serve well. Until Spring brings the warm sunshine, keep bundled by the fire and have some soup. Take care, Love, Sheila
Sheila Klassen <klassensm@yahoo.com>
Rosemount, MN US - Friday, January 21, 2005 12:30 AM CST
Hi, we came across your site from a link on another CB page. We hope things are going well and that Patrona's cells continue to work the miracle of life!
best wishes!
Travis and Brenda <fsgsmom@gmail.com>
Niceville, FL - Friday, January 21, 2005 12:22 AM CST
Hi Jane,
Pleased to read that things are progressing well for you. And as one of probably only a few visitors to your website who actually has a JChemEd subscription, I'll eagerly await seeing your Harry Potter article in print.
Thanks for mentioning Andrew in your journal. We draw strength from those who've been down the road before us. We're looking forward to one big happy dance when our various CaringBridge comrades can all declare victory.
Greetings to Prof. Sepoc, as well. ;>)
Rick
DragonflyTV
Rick Swanson <rswanson@tpt.org>
Maplewood, MN - Friday, January 21, 2005 11:04 AM CST
Jane and Larry -
Thank you for your touching comments on the dear people you are staying connected with. It's hard to imagine the kinds of suffering and struggles so many people put up with - and yet we all seem to grow from it, by experiencing it within ourselves or by witnessing others. There's no better way to find ourselves, and meaning, than with connection, love, witnessing, compassion. Thank you for bringing the stories of others to us.
Yours in prayer, and faith that somehow, we're getting it right -
Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, January 21, 2005 10:34 AM CST
Dear Larry and Jane,
Tonight I will finish cramming the last of my vital belongings into my suitcase and carryon bag, and then tomorrow I'm off to Cuba. It still seems unreal - maybe I'll believe it when we land in Havana. I will think of you while I'm there, sending warm vibes totally uninhibited by the embargo. Love to you both,
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:43 AM CST
Hi Jane,
I am wondering how your appointment went today. Great I hope. Let me know what you heard. Ralph
Ralph Carlson <RalphJCarlson@yahoo.com>
Bloomington, MN USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:41 PM CST
Dears, We're off to the Hocking Hills for WinterHike tomorrow, with a revised schedule due to car troubles which means leaving at 5:30 AM, not my prime time, so Chuck will drive the first leg of the journey. The weather has been so odd, I'm afraid we'll be hiking in mud --yuk. But the hills are always spectacular and Chuck is taking the digital camera so we'll send you some pictures.
In addition to all the memories of my father, I always remember our mothers walking the trails and hiding baggies full of plants for their gardens. No one would ever have suspected those two.....
So we'll add thoughts of both Alices to the others we have on the trail. I'm so grateful you were with Dick and me the last time he could be in the park. Just adds to the specialness of the place.
With warm memories, and hope for warmth and healing where needed, Much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, January 14, 2005 9:02 PM CST
Hi, Jane, Larry and Lynn! I've been away and missed a couple of weeks of your lively updates - torching the house, chigger invasion, Prius meltdown, slippery weather on top of the medical news. Congrats on your progress, Jane, and sympathies to Larry and his unwell feet! How wonderful that Jane was able to attend Plymouth again. Wishing you a wonderful New Year - who knew that such challenges bring out such strengths in ourselves and our friends and loved ones. Blessings within the crisis. Best to you all - Lisa
Lisa Taylor Lake <thelakeview@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, January 14, 2005 12:14 AM CST
Jane,
As a former firefighter I read, with interest, about your torch work. I am not sure what to say. It kind of reminded me of a house fire we responded to a few years ago.
The owner had a mole traveling through his garden next to the front of his house. After many efforts to remove the mole, he decided to light off a poison gas bomb. He dug down and placed the bomb right next to his foundation. Shortly after igniting the bomb, he smelled smoke in the house. He had managed to also ignite the wooden header on top of the foundation. We had to tear off an inside wall and part of the front to get at the fire.
As the gopher in Caddy Shack, I kept thinking of the mole sitting up in the yard watching us tear off pieces of the house and laughing (however moles laugh). Another time, I'll tell you about the guy who decided that warm gasoline would clean his motor cycle parts better then just room temperature gasoline. Yes, he did warm it on the stove.
Congratulations to Lynn and to you, the proud parents. I think it has been a healing blessing for you to have her home wit you.
Greg
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:04 AM CST
Until I read the Wed message, I pictured Janie sitting in a rocker pondering the schedule du jour: quilting and then knitting or the other way around? It seems you all have found MUCH more exciting pursuits! I knew you'd find a way to keep fired up and life interesting.... The lack of dancing sounds way less than fun, and I certainly hope EVERYONE is back on the dancefloor very soon. Having watched the contra dancers, I doubt than standing in the living room swaying gently won't quite suffice. I'm soon off to the third funeral of the week and then painting the next coat of faux finish on the dining room walls. When done I should be a lovely shade of wet clay pot terracotta (I am my own rag when painting....) Happy Thurs to all with congatulations to Lynn on her paper -- whoop whoop yeah and yahoo! Much love Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, January 13, 2005 8:30 AM CST
Dear Larry and Jane,
I received the most wonderful gift of flowers today from two simply terrific friends. The flowers are so fresh and springlike in their blue-lavender and yellow garb. What a room-brighter and day-brightener thay are! Thank you so much for this lovely gift and, more than that, for the gift of your friendship! Fifty-ily yours,
Karen
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 3:27 PM CST
Dear Jane and Lynn and, far away Larry. Sitting with my coffee and listening to Scott Simon on a Saturday morning is my idea of comfort and quiet. Love his approach to life and the world. Good to see you at church on Thursday and hope to see you tomorrow too. Lunch was good.
Going to a birthday party today for a 2 yr old which always helps me be futuristic in my thinking despite my 70 years of life.
Enjoy the Sherlock Holmes cloudy, grey day today and see you soon. Anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, January 8, 2005 8:42 AM CST
Just wanted to let you know I told a young friend about your caringbridge site. She's 2 months into Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and this week had her 3rd chemo. She's one of the dearest people and maybe since this is such a great support group here in cyber space maybe we could all send some love and healing to Jodi in North Carolina. Ah, the power of the Web! Blessings to everyone! Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, January 7, 2005 3:07 PM CST
I just wanted to send greetings now that it is 2005. We're thinking of you and send good wishes from not-too-far-away. I hope we see you pretty soon. All three of us (Tom, Flora, and I) have shared some sort of holiday crud but we are almost back among the completely healthy. And we want to keep you that way.
Take care.
Adele
Adele Binning <adeletom@bitstream.net>
St. Paul, MN - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 5:44 PM CST
Oh my gosh! You get to return to Plymouth! That is so exciting! We will have to create a "no sniffling section" so that you are safe, but I'm not sure how we'll be able to keep everyone who knows you from giving you a hug. (Can you hug yet? Did the doctor say anything about that?) Your progress is truly a sign of a Happy New Year!
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 6:28 AM CST
Yeah, yahoo, and whoop, whoop for the cells and immune system and biopsy numbers and Larry's foot, along with a huge hug for Patrona for making it all possible! And even though you're not in a classroom teaching, you're doing a fine job teaching all of us about handling adversity with grace and optimism, along with your open sharing about the emotional roller coaster. Between healing and creativity, it sounds like the year is off to a pretty darned good start. And I'm so glad to hear that you get to return to church -- what a blessing to see all those supportive folks! Cheers from the south, and much love, Diana
Diana Fulner <dfulner@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 0:03 AM CST
Larry and Jane, A belated but hearty Happy New Year! Glad to hear that Jane is looking forward to work as that must mean that she is feeling better. Sure hope the good spirts continue. A close friend has just been diagnosed with cancer and I told them about this wonderful web site. Take care and I hope to see Larry out walking soon.
Terry Dent <dentsden@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, January 4, 2005 8:43 AM CST
hurry you up and come back and teach. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. I just wanted to say Happy New Year and happy belated hoildays. Take Care =)..
Maychee Mua <Mmua@stkate.edu>
Oakdale, MN USA - Monday, January 3, 2005 6:28 PM CST
WOW that hippo is really huge and looks so loveable. The new babe will love it as will the parents. Good to spend part of the 31st with you, Jane, and I wish you and yours a blessed and healthy new year.Most of all the strenght and love to greet and meet whatever comes your way.
take care
Love anne
anne <anneseltz@aol.com>
- Saturday, January 1, 2005 8:17 PM CST
Jane and Larry,
Happy New Year for 2005. It is good to have 2004 in our collective rear view mirrors. May you continue your healing and living this year.
Greg and Laurie <gshields@mn.rr.com>
- Saturday, January 1, 2005 4:28 PM CST
Hi Jane,
I saw you at Caroline's & Lee's sites...
You are an incredible woman--that's all I have to say.
I don't know if the twins' family has moved here yet, but I noticed that you mentioned welcoming them. I'd love to be a part of that, if there is anything planned.
I wish you health and strength and joy in 2005. You are in my family's prayers.
Lori Noah's Page <clowns@myhometown.net>
n st paul, mn - Saturday, January 1, 2005 2:42 AM CST
Dear Jane, Larry, and Lynn,
Here's a little tidbit I found recently that I thought I'd pass along to you as we all approach 2005: Traditional New Year foods are thought to bring luck. Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes "coming full circle," completing a year's cycle. For that reason, the Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year's Day will bring good fortune. Food in the shape of a ring--the possibilities are endless! Cheerios, Spahettios, bagels, ring macaroni (or should I say pasta?), ring balogna . . . Ring in the New Year and may it be a happy, healthy, hearty one for all of us! Love,
Karen <karenb@pbmn.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, December 31, 2004 6:25 AM CST
Jane,
Congratulations on your CSA cessation. It is a nasty drug but very necessary. It seems that we live in a world where they try to balance nasty drugs with hopeful results.
Since quitting the stuff, my hairline is re-locating further inland. Maybe there is some good from CSA. Keep up the great battle. I am sure you are warmed by the l