Scan's in....

Well, my scan results came in today around 2pm, local time.....Results are great! No tumor's, no lesions! Couldn't have asked for a better end to a rather stressful few weeks.

I still am having some sort of an issue, which no one can put a finger on right now. My right leg is swollen along with my right foot. I have neuropathy really bad in both of my feet, so I just thought that was a contributing factor. When my oncologist just blew it off to 'Hmm, your legs kinda swollen! Keep an eye on it!' Ya think?

I did just that and followed up with my general physician. I was sent for an ultrasound to take a look for blood clots. Nothing doing there and I was sent home to rest for the day. 5 hour nap later and I'm feeling pretty good.

Dad's got me on green drinks and vitamins. Hey, whatever it takes, ya know?

I think as the time goes I'll get more used to these scans and knowing nothings going on, but it'll take some time. You just get used to bad news, so often, that it's hard to change your mind set. But in the mean time, I can focus on other bodily oddities! Thanks for all of the well wishes and support friends and family! Much love, Scary

What's in a name?

For me, this is an easy answer.....Tradition and family! My mom's side of the family, The Niemczyks ('Nim-checks' for those having a hard time with that one!) held a family get-together the first weekend of August and I had the pleasure of visiting with them.

My Uncle Mike and Aunt Toni hosted the get-together at their home in Fenton, just north of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

We never really got to spend a lot of time with our family growing up, only showing up for the occasional holiday, wedding, or unfortunately funerals. It makes it tough on those of us who didn't grow up with all of them, and being that its a large family you have a hard time keeping up with names at times! Trust me, I had my problems! But the point is, that with all of the time away, you can walk into such a day and feel like time has stood still. We have such a great family and I am so proud to be a part of this heritage and bloodline. It's a pretty damn good looking group of people I might add!

There comes a point, especially in my life, where my family has become so much more important to me. Reconnecting with my cousins and beginning new relationships with them is just the highlight to start. I can't wait to continue this and start getting together with them more often. I want to also thank my cousin Marisa for inspiring me to write this! I saw a picture that she 'tagged' me in and it said 'damn it feels good to be a Niemczyk!', I couldn't agree more! It was great seeing her and her sister, along with my other cousins. It was great learning where everyone was at and catching up was a lot of fun!

So, Uncle Mike and Aunt Toni, thank you for keeping 'tradition' something special for us! Thank you for the great food cooked by all of you and the great conversations we held all day long! I love all of you and want you all to know how much you mean to me! You were there for me when I was sick and even with all of the separated time, you were all there for me! The true meaning of what tradition and family are to me.

Hope to see you all again real soon!