Two weeks ago, on July 30th, Peter and I had a quiet celebration for our 52nd wedding anniversary. Peter was still very weak and neutropenic, so we kept it simple.
The day began with us exchanging cards we had made for each other. To the left is Peter's.
The picture was taken at the reception in the basement of the church where we got married. To say the least, it was a simple wedding, not at all like what seems to be the norm today. But wait, there seems to be a change in the air! In today's Sunday Times there is an article about a trend away from $28000 weddings. Did we start that?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/fashion/the-reinvented-wedding-smaller-and-cheaper.html?ref=fashion
The card I made for Peter is a collage of pictures taken recently.
As Peter told you in his posting we got the fantastic news a week ago that he won't have to go in for round 4. A few days later we had a family celebration of this momentous news in the garden of a favorite restaurant, Caiola's.
Peter has been improving steadily. He is no longer neutropenic, hasn't been for almost a week and is starting to resume a more normal lifestyle. Last night we attended a wonderful concert of the Portland Chamber Music Festival which is in its 19th season and tonight we are going to friends for dinner.
We will keep you posted on any further news. Peter will be seeing Dr. Boyd on the 20th and has compiled a long list of questions, some of which she might be able to answer.
We want to thank you again for accompanying us since February when Peter was first diagnosed with AML and when he started the rigorous treatment which thankfully brought him into remission. Your loving support and encouragement has helped Peter and myself to get through this very difficult and demanding time in our lives. We both literally feel surrounded by a circle of loving arms. May your kindnesses be rewarded manyfold.
5 comments:
Jutta and Peter,
What brilliant and happy news to begin the week!
Paul and I are, as always, sending you both waves of love and healing vibes.
Steve & Paul in Cambridge
I'm so happy for you. Tears in my eyes. and you know, you haven't changed a bit!!!!
xxoo a
Dear Jutta and Peter,
What a happy news that Peter doesn't have to endure yet another chemo and what a GREAT blog you have been writing through this difficult time. Even though not a very active comment contributor, I have been an active follower and admirer and can't wait to see you both sometimes soon. You both are an quite amazing couple of people! Alles Gute und bis bald!
PS. We also were already the trendsetter at our wedding 16 years ago:)
Fantastic anniversary cards! And we hope all questions get answered when you see Dr Boyd. We're sure the successive test results will just keep getting better and better!
Love, Monica and Gregg
Happy anniv from both Andrew & I.
Such good news about peter's continued recovery and end of treatment. I hope all proceeds smoothly with his Dr. Boyd appt and f/u.
Gorgeous photos and lovely cards reflecting where you were 52 yrs ago and how you are now, together.
While I will miss your blog with vivid descriptions of meals, events, and activities with gorgeous accompanying photos, I hope it falls by the wayside and there is no need for weekly updates, only an occasional "here we are now."
Good Luck for continued recovery and remission maintenance.
Hopefully your thwarted vacation can be reinstated next year-
Ally&Andrew
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