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Hi Everyone,
Since I plan on writing once each weekend, my Sister Carol thought I should sum up what happened during the week that made it special.

Friday (April 27th) Susan and I had dinner at Fellini's in Newtown Square.  We talked about a LOT of things.   Some practical (kitchen ideas since I don't know about that stuff and my kitchen is being redone) and philosophical (my cancer and how it's affected me and others who've followed my journey) and many other topics.
Saturday (April 28th) Mike, Jan and Mike's Family celebrated Mike's Birthday (please see May 1).   They went to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst NJ.   The pictures looked Very Cool!   I'm definitely going one day in the future.  
Sunday (April 29th) I had lunch with Diane...we hadn't seen each other in over 7 months.
We also talked a LOT.  She made Date and Pecan Bread which I shared with Jan and Mike.  
Thanks Diane!!!
Monday (April 30th) I had a Bone Marrow Biopsy (please see May 7th for results).   The Crop Protection Pests Softball Team played their first double header and I was able to watch one and a half games (then go out with some of them afterwards)...I had soda...which luckily is not a problem for me since as they so eloquently pointed out it will be three years before I will have the chance to have alcohol (6 months of Remission Chemotherapy and 30 months of Maintenance Chemotherapy).  By the way they won both games so I'm not feeling like I'll be missed at all...hahahahaaha   Congratulations Guys!!!
Tuesday (May 1st) Mike's Birthday...Happy Birthday Mike!!!   It was a Nice Evening...
Mike's Parents and two Daughters (Madi and Tori) came over for cake!   Carol, Al, Caitlin and Carly came over later that evening for cake!  
Wednesday (May 2nd) I had lunch with Jess and Michelle from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
I'm going to be speaking at a Corporate Breakfast at the Hotel DuPont on May 17th (5 minutes to 10 minutes about my journey thus far having been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia...original diagnosis was Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia but there has been a name change since I was diagnosed).
The Light the Night Walk that takes place Saturday October 13th at Frawley Stadium raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Thursday (May 3rd) Dinner with Al, Jane and Jane's Aunt...Great Time!!!
Friday (May 4th) Carol, Jan, Mike and I attended an Art Show in Lansdowne, PA.
Lisa's paintings were on display (and this time she had cards...a BIG HIT).  We always Enjoy seeing her (and this time her Husband John) and showing our support.
Susan (please see April 27th), a friend from High School, and her Nephew were there.
Maura, a friend from High School, and her Husband were also there.
Saturday (May 5th) Jan, Mike and I watched the Kentucky Derby from 4p to 7 something pm...and my horse came in 9th!  Hansen (the White Horse)....hahahaha...(I saw an article about this white horse in the April 11th New York Times and the picture is still burned in my brain).
Sunday (May 6th) I took my three Nieces to see The Lucky One and dinner at the Olive Garden.
Caitlin and Carly had already seen it but Ellen and I had not.   It was nice of them to say they would see
it again so Ellen and I could see it.   I have to admit I really Enjoyed it!  and as I've mentioned before...my Soul was Smiling just being with them...Thanks God!
Monday (May 7th)  Bone Marrow Biopsy Results were in and my Doctor said ZERO Leukemia Cells!!!
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!!!  Thanks God!