12/21/08

Hello everyone,

     Sorry for no recent posts,  Mom is feeling very good right now.  The doctors gave her a week of freedom due to her levels being so high. Nordic skiing, party hopping, and cooking have all been regulars for her.  She is expected in the hospital this coming tuesday for some more chemo.  Hopefully the snow will not postpone the date, but we'll see.  Thank you all again for the support and have a very happy holidays.

-Colin

One more

A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help me... I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get it started."
Her boyfriend asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"
The blonde says, "According to the picture on the box, it's a tiger."
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table.
He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, "First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a tiger."
He took her hand and said, "Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a nice cup of coffee, and then....." he sighed, "Let's put all these Frosted Flakes back in the box."

Dear Lynn. I think of you all the time, and especially now. Here is some laughter medicine. Mardi

"Dear Lord" the pastor began,with arms extended and a rapt look on his upturned face,"without you we are but dust..."
He would have continued, but at that moment one very observant little girl, listening carefully, leaned to her mother and asked quitely in her loud little girl voice,
"Mommy,what is butt dust??"
Church was pretty much over at that point...

:) :) :) :) :) :) 12/5/08

Hello everyone.  Mom is coming home again today and feeling good.  Mom has no hair now and is looking like a better Britney Spears.  Her spirits are up and she is feeling cheery.  She now has a beautiful mac laptop which has made the world to her with music, videos, online connection and lots and lots of love. Thank you to all for your support and kindness.  Have A Great Day!!!!!

-Colin 

Hi Ms.B! :)

hello Ms. B!
how are you feeling?
i've been doing great (i guess i'll mention this every time i post)
i really miss you. i've been having trouble getting a post in every once and a while.
i've been sick with a cough and haven't been at school for two days.
it's been kinda wierd imgaining my budds in first period while i watch TV and drink hibiscus tea.
i guess that tea part is irrelavent but o-well!
i can't get over wanting you to teach at madison!
you'd brighten my whole day. the nurse there is kinda scary/intimidating...she told me that she didn't usually send kids home for a cough and headache but since it was my FIRST time in there.... well hopefully you get my point.
post soon!
love,
patty, paul, callan, and august

P.S. the quiz that SOMEHOW got posted on here was totally a glitch. i meant to post it on MY OTHER blog, but it posted here, well gotta go.

Twilight Quiz

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Hi Ms.Barnicle, It's Danielle!

Hi Ms.Barnicle, Its Danielle..
I'm crying just looking at your pictures and typing this, I miss you soo much.. Middle School is the best, I wish you were teaching there, Im getting really good grades and I made it into Honors!!!!! I Hope your feeling better, I went to Church last Sunday and Ms.Pickins was there and I told her that I was one of your old students and I talked to her for a little while. I saw you at the last West Seattle Football game, I tried to get ur attention, But I couldn't, I saw you with your soon to be husband! Im very happy.
You were the best teacher ever, and all your old students miss you so much.. My soccer team is going to State this weekend, I really hope we win. I miss your smile and happiness and hope to see you soon, next week after school, im making a little stop by old Arbor Hieghts to see Ms.Sato, and all my old teachers, and of course all my little 5th grade friends... (and ofcourse everyone else) Hannah-Banana says she misses you so much, and so does Nicole.. Its times for me to go now, I miss you so much Ms.Barnicle, and I hope you get better. :)
Love and Hope,
Danielle!
Ps: Im leaving you a little present! :)

The Twilight test and Quiz ( i made it!! :P)

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I Miss You!

Hey Ms. Barnicle!
I miss you so much! its been way to long. it seems like forever ago i saw you walking you dogs by the park! i remember when my dad went throught chemo, it was really hard but just keep pushing through it and it will turn out all better. when the weather gets nicer you should come swimming and just get away and relax. for community service im planning on working down at the swedish medical cancer center :) im really excited. i miss you so much its unbeliveable. just have a positve attitude and surround yourself with the family and friends you love and will provide you with a stress free enviornment, it makes a world of difference. call anytime you need to get away. i look forward to seeing you when all this is over. the time will pass by quicker then you think. i promise.
love and hope,
alexa lenning

Hi Lynn! As you go through the chemo this week here is a "happy place" image. We shall swim again, like we did last summer! Lay on your back, raise your arms, and immerse yourself in the memories of the smells/sights/sounds of early birds. Love, Mardi

Dear Ms.Barnicle,

How are you?

i finally found you blog, i had been spelling your name with one N.

I miss you sooooo much!

i've been writing and loving Middle School. i wish you taught at Madison very badly!

I hope Mr.Leu lets you go back to teaching soon! i wish you were!!

don't let Mr.Leu's negative "tood" rain on a good day!
(that sounded stupid! :P )

LOVE,

Patty, Paul, Callan, and August!

Dear Lynn,

If there is anything I can do, please call. It's been 4 years since I finished my chemo for my leukemia. As you know, it's all about attitude. I f you need help getting somewhere, or help just getting away, call. I left my numbers with Colin.
Be well, strong & positive.

Regards,
Don Lenning, Alexa & Kris

ps: Thank you Colin for getting back and help with blog.

Greetings from the Cove! Love to walk on Monday if you are up to it! Think about you all the time, Mardi

No more pills for now!!

Thanksgiving was good and thank you to all that gave out a hand and offered so many things for my family, it especially means the world to Danny and I.  Mom has been home which has been a nice change compared to the hospital life for all of us.  Her hair is beginning to fall out from the chemo but she is not to worried about that which is good.  Her good white blood levels have reached a point where for now she does not need to take all of the antibiotic pills.  This is good and means that for a few days she is less vulnerable to infection.  She will be going back into the hospital on Tuesday for another week or two of chemo. 

Thank you again for all of your support and generosity towards my family.

-Colin        

Hey Lynn

Hey Lynn, 

There's not a day that goes by that I don't reflect on you, your incredible being and what your going through.

I send my prayers, good wishes, and anything else spiritual I can put together.

I will read at church this Sunday at Providence Mt. St. Vincent, and will put in a good word for you!

Love and caring to you,

Katy and Mike Hanson

Favorite things

Hi Lynn!
A little musical greeting from your classroom:



The "tape" ran out right at the juicy good part, but we bet you can finish the song!

Happy Thanksgiving from Room 22!

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Lynn, Colin and Danny - So glad you are together for the holiday - at home. My family is thinking of your family and sending gobbles of prayers and cranberry bowls full of vibrant thoughts of a memory making day.

Thank you Colin for putting this site together so all of your extended family and friends can check in.

All our love,
Pam (aka Mrs Rogers), Jim, Danny, Jesse, Taylor and baby Dawson (aka our gorgeous grandson)

HOME!!!

Mom is home for a few days to be with us for thanksgiving. Her blood count levels were not where they were suppose to be but i think it was safer for the doctors to release her than to try to hold her there.  She must go back to the doctor everyday that she is out but at least she is home.  Here at home hand sanitizer has turned into the new lotion and bacteria is the enemy.  Thank you all again for your unconditional support of my family, and trust me it does not go unnoticed.  My moms spirits are high and she is enjoying the simple things in life like the sun, birds, home, and joking around with my brother and i.  Thank you all again.

Colin   

Dear Mr. Leu Kemia

Dear Mr. Leu Kemia,
I think it is time to surrender and remember who you are...the kind, generous, loving healthy cells that spread health and re-generation throughout Lynn's body. We all become confused sometimes, you just took a wrong turn somewhere and we are all ready to forgive you and live and let live; no shame, no blame. No one will think you are a wussy, you are the warrior, the gatekeeper that tells all the other cells what to do, get them in shape and tell them what formation they are to march in, they need a leader. You will not be alone,Dr. White is on your team and he will help you lead the effort.
Healthy cells unite forever!!
From,
All of us who care for and love Lynn

From Lynn 11/24/08 Day 14

Greeting from 1242. I've emerged from the fog and delighted to report that all is doing well. prognoses are difficult as yet but i'm told i'm moving in the right direction. Everything they say about the challenges of chemo are true, but i will spare the details for you. will i do it again and again if necessary?... you bet. Brushing my teeth and slurping down a bit of chicken soup were beautiful moments and a shower is nothing less than glorious.

My heart swells with the love and support that descend from every direction and each of you must know that you contribute to my smiles and ability to continue moving forward each day.

Thank you!!!