Feeling That Way/Anytime

Our "Team" in Seattle (Greg Edie Yvonne Kevin)

I opened my eyes to a new kind of way...

What an opening for a great couple of songs.  I was never much of a Journey guy, just heard these songs listening to a great classic rock station in Kauai;   "Shaka 103" for some reason I couldn't get them out of my mind.   I will get back to Journey later...

I have to apologize for being lazy and not posting for awhile.   I have a lot to say but decided to go computer free for 9 days right after we had a visit from my life saver/Donor Edie and her family.

We surprised Edie, her husband Kevin; sisters Christine and Kathy, and Arlene at SeaTac airport; it all started Friday night March 23... We were supposed to have a film maker there to document the meeting for a promotional film he is making for the LLS, but the days got mixed up so we met him at the climb.   We still talked and took some photos before we went home, the ECC went to a hotel in Seattle.   I couldn't sleep well that night, and eventually got so itchy and painful that we went to the Enumclaw E.R. for help.  The visit didn't help much, so off to Tacoma for a C.T. scan Saturday morning.   It made us delayed in meeting up with the ECC, but we finally made it downtown after bad traffic tried to stop us.   We found the ECC enjoying lunch at a nice spot at the Pike Place Market.   They were enjoying Seattle after seeing Elvis at the Monorail anniversary.   We did some more Market exploration and ended up at the Pike Brewery.   What a great group of people.   Everyone had a good time.  

Big Climb team

We next met up at the Columbia Building for the Big Climb on Sunday.   I couldn't climb due to weakness, but was able to shepherd the ECC and myself up to the 76th floor to greet our team, and coach Yvonne.  Our racers were fast, I think they beat us to the top and we took the elevators!   It was a sunny day and views were beautiful.   We eventually went down and many of us went to lunch at Fado (Irish place).   Our team did a great job in fund raising, close to $10,000 raised for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.  

The visit from the ECC was quick, they had to catch a plane early Monday morning back to Boston.   

Almost in the air, Natalie, Sam Y and G

We made last minute plans ourselves and thanks to air miles we went to Kauai Monday morning.   Cam and Kristen offered us a place to stay with them in Poipu, it was a great trip to get away and see some sun- Thank you C and K!   After four days in Kauai we switched islands to Oahu to see our Daughter and Son-in-law Sam.   They have a nice home in Hawaii Kai - about 15 miles east of Waikiki.   We were able to do a sunset cruise off the north shore, and a glider ride also on the north shore at Dillingham field.   We were also able to swim, snorkel, and play at Makapuu and the north shore beaches.   There were still some big waves, and the Shrimp shack on the trip was yummy!

 

Arlene Murphy (cousin and ECC)

Back to Journey-   The band started in the early 1970's San Francisco after Gregg Rolie and Neil Schon came from the Santana band.  Many iterations later I think they are still touring and making a lot of money.   Steve Perry joined the group in 1977 he stayed around while Journey made most of their hits.   Perry's vocals took the group to a higher high, no pun intended.   His Tenor voice can be heard on such hits as "Send her my love", "Faithfully," "Open arms", "Don't Stop Believin", and many more.  

I am still looking for a new kind of way, I'd take a clinical trial or other treatment option while I continue in my relapse.   I will be in Chemo M-W-F next week in Tacoma with my old friend Nelarabine.   I am hoping it can stop the lymphoma lesions/tumors that seem to be growing more and multiplying.   So far the cancer action is limited to the lesions and not in my blood or bone marrow.   If the chemo works it can buy me some more time to enjoy life, look for options, etc.  Our tan is already fading, Easter is almost here, Yvonne went back to work part time at another clinic, and it has been dry since we got home.   Good Friday to all, Live Happy!