Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Just another day in paradise...


Hello my friends,

Today was a great day. I smiled. I laughed. I cried. (but only a little)

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance called and scheduled an appointment for me (2nd opinion) with a great (so I've heard) oncologist who specializes in lungs (and it seems I'm in need of a lung specialist) Hopefully, he will be my "new best friend". I had VERY FAST internet service installed today (6 gigahooters or something like that). Now I can call and write to you at the same time. My kids said "welcome to the 21st century".

I'm not sure if you all know this song, but "Dream Big" is my survival tune. Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband sing it and it represents life as I want all of you to live it! Here are the lyrics:

When you cry be sure to dry your eyes...cause better days are sure to come.
When you smile be sure to smile wide...Don't let them know that they have won.
And when you walk, walk with pride....Don't show the hurt inside because the pain will soon be gone. And when you dream, Dream big...as big as the ocean blue...when you dream it might come true, when you dream, Dream Big. And when you laugh be sure to laugh out loud... cause it will carry all your cares away. And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself and it will help you feel okay. And when you pray, pray for strength to help you carry on, when trouble comes your way.
And when you dream, Dream Big...as big as the ocean blue...when you dream it might come true, and when you dream, Dream Big.

You're in my dreams...
Dor

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

ok Doreen...love that song girly! I finally applied some mascara to my eyes for the first time in awhile cause they'd have to change your song to 'When you cry be sure to dry your eyes (& get that damn mascara off your eyes, you're scaring people)...cause better days are sure to come. Love you & wish you a sunny & beautiful day! DREAMING BIG!! Donna

Anonymous said...

YES, GIRL YOU STILL GOT IT, YOUR FUNNY!! BEST WISHES AT THE NEXT DOCTOR APPT.
LOVE YA,
CIN

Anonymous said...

Doreen, why did you put that glass of wine,of yours,in my hand,right before Daddy Bob took our picture!!You know I don't drink merlot and you shouldn't either with that Tarceva junk you're taking!! Stay out of the sun, don't drink wine, don't drink coffee!! What vices are the doctors letting you keep...oh, I know a few....I LOVE YOU more than words can tell and I have one thing to confess....I am your secret pal!!! love ya lots and lots, Pam :)