Moving and shaking

Quick update. So I've been out of town for work for the past two weeks - maybe I should leave more often. Upon return, Mom is better than ever, speed walking to the car today as we took a drive around town to see the damage from the tornado. (In your prayers for Mom, please join us in our prayers as well for those families in Sedalia, and especially Joplin, who were devastated by the recent tornadoes).

This past weekend, we had a full house, with Maggie, Mark, Abigail, and Dad. Good food from everyone as we all pitched in, but especially from Abigail. And sister, speaking of, is getting very excited as she hopefully gets to move into her new house in a week or so. Though we are not looking forward to the painting and heavy furniture lifting. "Mom, exactly how strong you feeling these days? Well, grab that side of the armoir then!"

Otherwise, all is well. This week is another Avastin week, and a super combo week as it also will include the once a month Temodar. But we are thankful for both as they and the countless prayers are working beautifully. Thank you all. Love you, Mom. And just because the walker is there, doesn't mean you get to grab a midnight snack without waking me first! Goodnight.

Happy Mother's Day, and other exciting news!

Happy Belated Mother’s Day and hope everyone is doing well. The last few weeks have involved a lot of travel for us. Luke flew in from San Diego. Carrie and I drove to South Bend for the Pre-Cana marriage retreat, and then immediately back down to St. Louis. And it’s probably easier to name the cities Mark hasn’t been in during the past month. On Sunday morning, we all woke up to go check out the newest addition to the Wuellner family (not the baby quite yet, long way to go until November), but rather, Abigail’s brand new house! She is very excited, and Mom has already picked out her bedroom on the first floor. Two more weeks and we can start painting and moving Abigail in. Rest of the day included a non-traditional “brunch” of Lion’s Choice roast beef sandwiches (well, non-traditional for other families, might be a new one for ours), and some R&R around the hotel for Mother’s Day. Everyone was just happy we could celebrate it together with our favorite person in the world.

Then, exponentially more exciting, Mom recently had her MRI pictures taken to track progress. We all hold our breath every time these check-ups occur, praying for the best results. Prayers were heard, and happy to report that it shrank by about ¼ inch! As the adage goes, less is more, and couldn’t truer in this regard. Really, these pictures just proved what we already knew – Mom has been getting better by the day as evidenced by her health (always smiling), appetite (Burger King is the new method of choice), and increased mobility during the past month (we don’t want her to get cocky, but she’s been known to get up and walk around via the walker, alone, with no help or person in sight – Mom, we love you and are proud of you, BUT BE CAREFUL!!!).

That’s all for now. We’re all excited for Abigail’s house, the encouraging MRI results, and even the sunlight and breaks from rain we are now seeing. Patio furniture and outdoor carpet (handpicked by Mom at a recent Lowe’s excursion) are all out on the deck – bring on summer!

We love you, Mom.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

I promise to write more in upcoming posts. Lots to discuss as it's been a big week both at home and in the world: engagement shower, royal wedding (which also brought Abigail home for a girls only slumber party), some redecorating of the brothers' room upstairs, pope beatification, and Osama news.

But for tonight, just wanted to say...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOMMY! The whole family can't wait to be in St. Louis this weekend, where we will continue the celebration and welcome in a Mother's Day celebration to top it off. We love you so much!

Goodnight, everyone.