Wednesday, October 25, 2006

The tortoise route

Thanks for the encouraging words last week. As I've said, each new morning begins the best day until the treatment starts over. With that in mind, today is my best day.

I'm feeling much stronger and less sick.

On Wednesday next week, I have my third round of chest scans. It's a bit scary to say the least to count down the days until a scan and get the results, but when they come back clean, what an unbelievable relief. Additionally, each clean scan brings with it the reduced chance of reoccurance. After five years, that chance is less than 5%. Basically, what that means, is this whole Blog thing is just getting started.

As always, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers (especially next Wednesday).

12 Comments:

At 10/25/2006 10:38 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

you, ashley,and the entire harris and vermillion family is in my thoughts and prayers on a daily basis. i'm always amazed at the encouragement that you give to others by your strength, humor, and positive attitude.
miss you and watts at the office. Carolyn

 
At 10/26/2006 1:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and Ash and will definitely be sending more positive energy next Wednesday! You both have such strength and a tremendous perspective on life, health and love. I know it will serve you well in all the years to come. Oh, and Chris says that the picture of your bald head makes him feel like the night you forced black petrone shots down his throat...when the flames singed off all of his hair! Love, Michelle & Chris

 
At 10/26/2006 2:09 PM, Blogger CP Harris said...

Excuses, excuses, excuses... Nobody "forces" shots down Chris' throat. I mean, that guy makes me look tiny.

I'll guess I'll be the scape goat if I have to. On second thought, let's just blame it on The Bachelor.

 
At 10/26/2006 9:06 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I continue to check back on a regular basis and glad to see things are going well. Keep your spirits up and know we are thinking about you up here in Richmond.

 
At 10/27/2006 11:29 AM, Blogger Kim Seymour said...

I've been out of town and touch with eveyone of late, but you've not left my thoughts nor my prayer list for a single week. You're doing amazingly well. Keep the chin up...you're cresting the downhill stretch. All the best vibes shooting your way...

 
At 10/28/2006 8:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

We continue to check in on your progress and are thinking about you and Ashley. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherrill, Lucy and Trey Dempsey

 
At 10/31/2006 7:48 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

we are thinking about both of you and sending all our love. our thoughts and pryers will be with you all week and especially next wed. we love ya'll!
wallace, steve and frank

 
At 11/01/2006 9:34 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hoping for more good news... Tito.

 
At 11/01/2006 10:40 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

praying for good news today.

wilkins

 
At 11/01/2006 1:10 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Clyde and Ashley- keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Waiting for the good news xoxoxo- Marsha

 
At 11/01/2006 1:19 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thinking about you all day today! We know everything will go well. Much love, Kristin

 
At 11/01/2006 2:31 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm thinking about you today and hoping to hear the good results soon!!

Susanna

 

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