My brother will be in the Stanford area for testing and his surgery in November.  He will be leaving on November 1st and will be having his surgery on November 9th.  I'm sure if anyone wants to come and meet with him that he would be more than happy to meet with anyone that might be out in the area.  

I will also be out at Stanford from Novemer 8-13th if anyone would like to get together.  I will be happy to meet with anyone that would like the company during surgery or will be out for follow-ups or just might be in the area.  

Michelle,

I'm bummed -- we'll be missing each other.  I get there on the 17th of November for my followup.  Well, we've always got Orlando next year!  :)

Trina

Michelle and Trina,

I'm really bummed!!! Kevin's follow-up will not be scheduled until after November 17th. That darned insurance nonsense.  Go figure!! You would think I would have a grip on this by now!

Michelle, you and Shane will be in my thoughts and prayers. If you get the opportunity, post Shane's progress so we will know how he and you are doing.
I wish I could be there with you. I would so like to return the favor of you and Shane sitting with me through Kevin's surgeries.

Hugs [smiley=hug.gif]

Lore    

Shane and Michelle,

O.K., we're ready for you guys!

Big hugs to you both,
Jill

Shane and Michelle,

Shane I know you boarded your plane this morning headed for Stanford.

Keep the faith and hang in there. I will be thinking about and praying for you and Michelle.

I will await updates on your progress from Michelle.

Love and Hugs,

Lore

Hi Shane...

Just wanted to let you know that we're thinking of you!  Glad to hear that you liked your shirt.  Surf's up and waiting for you on the North Shore!  ;;D

Please know that you're in our [smiley=heart.gif]s and prayers as you begin your testing and prepare for sugery.  I know you'll do just fine. I've heard how you were such an inspiration and brought much support to others during their time of need.  You were such a blessing to them.  Please know that we are here for you too!  [smiley=hug.gif]

Stay strong and keep the Faith...

Blessings~
Shan

p.s. Michelle...Please let me know if there's anything you need as well...You know we're here for ya'!  [smiley=hug.gif]

Shane arrived here safely today.  He was determined to stay up to watch a 9:00 pm tv show, and is now sawing many zzzz's.  

I think he's happy to be back in California.  After dinner, he coerced me into taking him to the local Cold Stone, which is only about 4 blocks from our house.  He treated himself and Tara to one of their ice cream creations, and they both enjoyed it tremendously!

Tomorrow is an easy day for Shane, before he starts the ritual of testing on Thursday.  Michelle, I promise we'll do our best to take care of him, and we can't wait to see you next Monday!

More as the week progresses . . . .

[smiley=heart.gif], Jill

Shane -

Best of luck to you tomorrow as you go through your tests!  

By the way - Cold Stone - my favorite!  The birthday cake remix was my weakness....sadly I see on their website it is no longer available  :()

Anyway, hang in there!   My thoughts and prayers will be with you!

-Shari

Jill,

It does not surprise me at all that Shane fell asleep.  Did he snore too much?  LOL!

I'm so jealous that my brother had Cold Stone!!!  And I'm so disappointed that they don't have Cake Batter anymore, Shari.  That was my favorite!!!  :(   grrrrrrrrrrrr

Looking forward to getting out there and hearing all the stories until I do.  :)

Michelle

Hey Shari,

No, no, no - I saw last night that Cake Batter is back!  [smiley=sayyes.gif] (Guess they resolved the salmonella problem.)   Man, am I in trouble . . . .

So, time for you to hurry to the nearest Cold Stone !?!?!?!

Jill

CAKE BATTER IS BACK? COLD STONE HERE I COME!  

Shane, I'm going to have cake batter ice cream tomorrow on your behalf.  Good luck with everything!  Keep us updated!

Hugs,
Trina

Shane [smiley=sleep.gif] [smiley=snore.gif]

Shane [smiley=sleep.gif] [smiley=snore.gif] WAKE UP!

COLD STONE CAKE BATTER IS BACK!!! [smiley=shore.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. Kevin wants you to take a breath for him when it comes to the CT Xenon. [smiley=crackup.gif]

Will continue to watch for updates on you.

Hugs [smiley=hug.gif]

Lore

Lore...you're too funny and very creative with these smileys.  ;)

Shane,

When you get up from your long well deserved nap and read all your well wishes, please remember that we're all routing for ya'!  While they are all partaking of the delicious Cake Batter ice cream at Cold Stone on your behalf, I will do my part and head to the beach (sorry, North Shore is a little too far for me) and catch a few waves for you.  It's not something I'd really like to do...but I'll do it....just for you!!!  ;;D

Also, if DJ left anything behind in the Xenon scan for you to inhale, then yes, please do take a breath (or two) for Kevin.  [smiley=laugh.gif]  (I'm actually a little curious about this Xenon scan myself.  :-/)

Take care,
Shan

Hi Shane -

I wanted to add my prayers and positive thoughts for you during your testing.  You are in the best of hands - not only in the hospital, but also in San Jose with Jill, Tara, and Campbell.  

About this xenon - out daughter Kate thought it was "interesting" with she had it in September - whatever that means!!

Anyway, good luck and God bless tomorrow - oops, I mean today.  

And God speed and good thoughts to you too, Michelle, as you travel to CA next week.  

Hugs, [smiley=hug.gif]

Cass

Spoke with Shane last night and he had his first test yesterday....the first part of the SPECT scan.  He'll have the second part today.  Since I had never had the SPECT scan, he told me a little bit about it.  He did say he had a headache afterwards.  

Anyway....he's doing fine.  He's excited about going to Santa Cruz on Saturday.  That's where they filmed parts of The Lost Boys (one of his favorite films).  He's already been there, but he wants to go again.  

Oh....he's also excited about possibly going to a high school football game tonight.  He's trying to relive his high school years I think.    ;;D

I might have a hard time dragging him back to Virginia after his surgeries!!!!  Oh gee darn!!!    ::)    Did I ever tell you that Jill and I have a plan here?????   I think we are hoping that he'll want to stay.   [smiley=thumb.gif]

Well, back to work for now.  I plan on cleaning the apartment from top to bottom on Saturday.  It really needs it.  Then pack on Sunday...off to work on Monday....and then fly out Monday night.  

Quote:

"Did I ever tell you that Jill and I have a plan here?????   I think we are hoping that he'll want to stay."

[smiley=laugh.gif] hee hee hee... You are too funny, Michelle.

Well, looks like his testing has begun.  Also sounds like in between them, and before his surgery, he is able to do other more enjoyable things such as go to Santa Cruz, etc.  Good for him! ;;D Hey, Shane...how about catching a 49er game if they're playing nearby?  ;)

Michelle, you and Shane will be close to my  [smiley=heart.gif] and in our prayers especially throughout this and the upcoming weeks.  Please don't hesitate to call on me if there is anything I can do for either of you!  [smiley=hug.gif]

Take care,
Shan

Hi Michelle,

Kevin had a SPECT done here in Ohio. He didn't like it because he said it made him feel weird for several hours?  Anyway, he probably was just disappointed he didn't get Xenon gas. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Please don't work too hard before you leave for Stanford. With all the activity you have planned before you even get out the door is a lot.  Don't want both you and Shane in the hospital at the same time.

Santa Cruz and a football game?  What happened to COLD STONE? [smiley=laugh.gif]

Cute about the "plan" you and Jill have for Shane.

I will watch to see your updates.  Take care of yourself Michelle and tell Shane I am thinking about him and keeping you both in my prayers.

Love and Hugs, [smiley=hug.gif]

Lore

Hey Michelle:

Thanks for noting Shane's SPECT scan.  I'm wondering if Stanford is starting up the SPECT again.  I didn't have it done at surgery time (I had one done here in NY before surgery, only one part though).  But I just got a call from Dr. Steinberg's office and they added the SPECT on the 17th/18th for me (the positive: I had already bought my ticket so we arrive 17th in the AM and it worked out; the negative: my attempt at having some type of a vacation since August 2004 (really December 2003) was nixed by mid-day appts on both days  :P ).  

I'm glad Shane's having a good time though - that's the way to do it!!!!!  Looking forward to hearing more updates.  

Thinking of you both,
Trina