Have Some Pie
Imagine — or try to, anyway — that you were expecting news that your favorite person in the world, the person you had chosen to live your life with, was about to die. But first, in order to get that information, you had to subject your favorite person to a battery of tests.
None of them comfortable, many of them painful.
Imagine what it’s like to sit for half an hour with that person in the doctor’s office while you wait for the results of those tests to be relayed to your doctor.
That is, in fact, a precise description of my afternoon. Up to a point.
But then, imagine that the doctor walks in with a big smile and says, “The results for your brain scan show dramatic improvement.”
Those are the words he used. Dramatic improvement.
And also: The tumors in your abdomen are not growing at all.
If you want to picture yourself as myself in this scenario, you now have to picture your whole life outlook suddenly turning right-side up.
This feels much much much better than when your life turns upside down.
I stood up and started shaking the doctor’s hand, an impulse I didn’t think about and probably seemed really odd to the doctor.
I expect he didn’t mind, though. I expect oncologists get to give good news rarely enough that they welcome any reaction like this any time they can get it.
What’s Next
I can’t even describe how happy I am. Susan’s brain tumors aren’t growing. They’re staying small. Further, the swelling that surrounds the tumors has gone down, too. Dramatic improvement wasn’t hyperbole.
Don’t get me wrong; I understand that the tumors are still there, and that they’ll probably grow again. But we have more time. And it feels so good to be able to say that.
There are tactics we’ve got to work on. We’ve got to figure out the Decadron puzzle, for one thing. That stuff carries some nasty side effects, the main one being that it’s terrible for bone density, and since Susan’s got cancer in her bones, this is a real problem. So we’re going to taper off again, but this time very, very slow, and with small increments. We’ll figure it out.
Thanks
I’ve been asking very frequently for your prayers and good thoughts, and you readers have delivered, overwhelmingly. Now, I wouldn’t presume to know how to divide up the pie of credit for this wonderful news we got today, but I certainly believe that you all get a big slice of it.
Thanks again and again.
Comment by 331miles | 10.22.2008 | 9:44 pm
A rare late night posting! It’s good to hear good news. We’ll keep praying that Susan will WIN!
Comment by 'crossingClaus | 10.22.2008 | 9:46 pm
That’s great news! Keep at it!
Comment by stuckinmypedals | 10.22.2008 | 9:48 pm
Great news! Have a wonderful evening together.
Comment by Lisa | 10.22.2008 | 9:49 pm
That’s wonderful news to hear.
Comment by Ed | 10.22.2008 | 9:49 pm
Hate the Decadron, Love the Decadron. It took almost a year for me to wean off(25mg day), then reactions with other meds sent me to hospital with symptoms I’d rather not go through again.
Truly great news today! Take advantage of every victory.
Prayers, prayers, prayers.
Comment by lyne | 10.22.2008 | 9:49 pm
Wow. Good. Happy.
Pie.
Comment by ler | 10.22.2008 | 9:50 pm
Okay, now I’m crying. This time a tear of joy.
Great news!
Comment by leroy | 10.22.2008 | 9:52 pm
Heck, I’m so happy for you I couldn’t even spell my name right in the last post.
Comment by Louie | 10.22.2008 | 9:52 pm
I am so happy to hear this.
i have not read your blog for very long, i was just turned onto it a few months ago in lieu of the DZ nuts post.
but the past few days have been heavy in my heart and it amazes me to feel the chills up and down my spine as i read the comments from your readers and hope for nothing but good things for you and susan.
if you are ever at Miami University in Ohio…shout it out so i can get a picture.
Comment by DolphynGyrl | 10.22.2008 | 9:52 pm
Y’all are still in my thoughts. But thank goodness for good news!
Comment by Nick in Seattle | 10.22.2008 | 9:54 pm
Fatty and Susan – We are so happy to read this – onwards and upwards.
Nick + Sarah
Comment by Kate | 10.22.2008 | 10:00 pm
SUCH good news! My thoughts and good wishes are with you and your family. You all deserve only the best!
WIN!
Comment by duckie | 10.22.2008 | 10:00 pm
Thank you, dear God. Elden and Susan,what wonderful wonderful news!
Comment by bikerchick | 10.22.2008 | 10:01 pm
Wow!!! BEST.NEWS.EVAH! (I was on tenterhooks everytime my reader refreshed.) Go whoop it up and eat the whole dang pie!
Comment by victoria | 10.22.2008 | 10:01 pm
I must say that it’s really good to have tears in my eyes from reading a posting here that is because I’m really happy to hear what you said. (Actually, I’ve cried from laughter reading this blog too, so I guess you’ve evoked the full range of teary responses from me as of now.)
V.
Comment by Claire | 10.22.2008 | 10:01 pm
Great news! Was very glad to check in and read the good news!
Win Susan
Comment by Northwest Biker | 10.22.2008 | 10:02 pm
Great News! It’s so awesome that she is improving. Hang in there, we’re all praying for you.
WIN SUSAN!!!
Comment by Rob | 10.22.2008 | 10:02 pm
I’m very glad things are going better. Hopefully this is only the beginning of the good news for you, and that things will continue to improve and that Susan will be well again. Here’s to hoping.
Comment by Kar | 10.22.2008 | 10:03 pm
What wonderful news! I have been lurking for a while and the last few days have been spent thinking good, winning thoughts for Susan. Yeah! The collective can do some good.
WIN SUSAN!!!
Comment by matt | 10.22.2008 | 10:03 pm
HUZZAH!
WIN!
i saw a late night posting and… good to see you had such great news!
FCUK CANCER
Comment by chris | 10.22.2008 | 10:04 pm
Oh! Thank goodness! I’m emailing Chris immediately. We’ll continue to pray – tonight we give praise.
The Ross’
Comment by Mile High Mark | 10.22.2008 | 10:07 pm
You, sir, have the strength of ten men (at least).
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Grizzly Adam | 10.22.2008 | 10:08 pm
Fantastic!
Comment by Natalie | 10.22.2008 | 10:09 pm
I haven’t posted here before, but I’ve read for quite some time.
I so appreciate your open and honest blogs. I feel for you and your family, praying for you all and my husband and I wear your jerseys proudly.
You and Susan are truly inspiring! And the good news you both received today is completely wonderful. We will continue to pray for more good news, more special moments and strength!
Comment by AlicesYellowPorsche | 10.22.2008 | 10:12 pm
thank heaven… thats great news :-)
WIN Susan!!
Comment by Lizzylou | 10.22.2008 | 10:12 pm
Do you know scared I got with that first paragraph!!! In a way, I suppose you did a mini recreation of your day with that first paragraph. Then I got to the good part and I skipped down to the comments to say how happy I now am. I suppose I should go back and read the rest now.
Comment by Faye | 10.22.2008 | 10:17 pm
Great news! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!! Win Susan, WIN!!!!!!!!
Comment by Caren | 10.22.2008 | 10:20 pm
I’ve been checking all day … wondering how the two of you were holding up … hoping for good news … wishing I didn’t know anyone having to be in your shoes … so very glad to read this post … so ready to walk those Breast Cancer 3-Day 60 miles in November … ready to never have to read or hear about another person having to endure this crap … until then I’ll continue to send the positive thoughts and karma from New Mexico … I will never stop BELIEVING or LIVING STRONG … so don’t you either!
Comment by Kim | 10.22.2008 | 10:20 pm
Hooray!
I’m glad to hear the both of you and your family are getting back some of that good energy you’re sending out into the world. Warm thoughts and happy days from across the Pacific.
Comment by Anonymous | 10.22.2008 | 10:24 pm
Good, good news!
Comment by Jennifer | 10.22.2008 | 10:29 pm
Oh, huge sigh of relief! Love and joy to you both, and to your entire family!
Comment by Danielle | 10.22.2008 | 10:41 pm
That is wonderful news! I’ve been lurking here for quite a while and holding my breath for you for the past few days. I’m so happy for Susan and your family that things seem to be heading in the right direction. Win Susan!
Comment by Richard | 10.22.2008 | 10:42 pm
That is wonderful news!
WIN Susan
Comment by Ant | 10.22.2008 | 10:44 pm
Echoing the tone of every post so far… friggin’ fantastic news. Good for the soul to see the rollercoaster heading in the right direction for a change!
We will all keep thinking happy thoughts for you!
Comment by Holly | 10.22.2008 | 10:45 pm
That’s beautiful news! We can all have pie. You and Susan should eat ice cream. Lots of ice cream.
I don’t pray much, but I’ve been quietly praying for you all since I read the first entry. Obviously, He listens…
Comment by Ant | 10.22.2008 | 10:46 pm
PS Thanks for the pie!
http://www.drainoregon.org/Happy%20Pie%20Eating%20Contestant18.jpg
Comment by Griffin | 10.22.2008 | 10:47 pm
Oh yay!!! That’s so fantastic.
My wife and I are so happy for you! It sounded like you were hoping for simply some “not too bad” news, what a great gift to instead be given actual genuine good news.
I’m definitely wearing my Fat Cyclist jersey tomorrow, WIN Susan!
Comment by Ant | 10.22.2008 | 10:47 pm
Oops – you can delete that one!
Comment by Kathleen | 10.22.2008 | 10:48 pm
Yeah Susan!!!
Oh thank goodness. I’m sitting here with my laptop just giddy with joy. Giant hugs all around. I bet the Fatty household is floating on air tonight.
Thanks for taking the time to post Elden…this is just the best news ever!
WIN Susan!
Comment by Treknot | 10.22.2008 | 10:50 pm
More pie please!!!! With lots and lots of ice cream.
WIN Susan!!!
Comment by RTM | 10.22.2008 | 10:52 pm
Prayer works! What a relief…I can’t even imagine. I’m inspired.
Comment by Co | 10.22.2008 | 10:55 pm
*That* kind of pie is infinitely divisible. 1000% to you, 1000% to Susan, 1000% to your great friends, etc.
Comment by aussie kev | 10.22.2008 | 11:18 pm
what awesome news enjoy your weekend, try and get a ride in.
k
Comment by Pip | 10.22.2008 | 11:19 pm
From a Kiwi girl sitting here in Wellington, New Zealand who has been waiting for news with baited breath and at times tears in her eyes:
Woohooot!
Hugs to the both of you!!!
Comment by hana | 10.22.2008 | 11:20 pm
Wow….that’s great news, Fatty, Susan and family!
I rejoice with you here in the City of Angels and continue to pray!
Comment by Aaron | 10.22.2008 | 11:23 pm
Mmmmmm, Pie…….
Comment by bobbieh | 10.22.2008 | 11:28 pm
YAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
WIN, Susan!!!
Comment by Becky | 10.22.2008 | 11:29 pm
Oh My Heavens…what wonderful news. It is GOOD to know that good news can come in such situations and I will be clinging to this anytime I have to wait for results myself.
You’ll continue to be the object of my good thoughts.
Comment by Sue | 10.22.2008 | 11:42 pm
That is the best thing I have heard all week. I am delighted for your family. Keep up the fight- Win Susan!!
Comment by KanyonKris | 10.22.2008 | 11:46 pm
I can’t decide which exclamation to use:
Hurray!, Sweet!, Yippee!, Woohoo!
You choose – one or all.
Very good news – so glad to hear.
Comment by Canadian Roadie | 10.22.2008 | 11:48 pm
Amazing news, tears of joy and hope are running down my face. Thank you for sharing your experience, the good and bad. I continue to send healing thoughts your way.
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Michael | 10.22.2008 | 11:48 pm
You are in my prayers. May the good new continue for the rest of your long life together.
Comment by Liberal Hippy | 10.22.2008 | 11:49 pm
Happy day. Happy night. This is what I was hoping to read before hitting the sack. Great news. Sweet dreams. Gnite.
Comment by leon | 10.23.2008 | 12:05 am
*collective sigh of relief*
WOW!
prayers do get answered.
WIN everyone!
Comment by Kingfisher412 | 10.23.2008 | 12:09 am
dramatic improvement…awesome!!!
Comment by thegreatgatsby | 10.23.2008 | 12:19 am
WIN SUSAN!!!! that’s awesome news. Keep on keeping on you will win and we’re all behind you!
Gats
Comment by Jill | 10.23.2008 | 12:22 am
YES!
Comment by Philly Jen | 10.23.2008 | 12:48 am
Excuse me while I do The Happy Dance! Now, with pie!
(BTW, you gonna eat that?)
Congratulations, sweeties.
*WIN* Susan
Comment by Jenn | 10.23.2008 | 1:17 am
YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! What supercalifragilisticexcellentalidicious news! So great to read this tonight.
Comment by Fee | 10.23.2008 | 1:27 am
“Sjoe” – that is South African for a sigh of relief. Really glad you have good news. Hang in there Family Nelson.
Comment by Slowracer | 10.23.2008 | 1:50 am
Wow family Nelson. What wonderful and uplifting news.
Sometimes,just sometimes, stuff makes me feel good. I hope and pray tohear more from you……… I love riding on your good news!
With our love and thoughts from Scotland.
‘Slowy’
Comment by Don | 10.23.2008 | 1:55 am
Nice, now not only am I up at 3:50 am, coughing uncontrollably with a cold, but now I’m craving PIE! (rim-shot!) I’m here all night folks! Don’t forget to tip our wait staff!
Seriously, though… Yea!, mmm pie, happiness, mmm pie, joy, mmm pie. WIN!
…mmm pie.
Here’s hoping for MANY, MANY, MANY more days, months, years of good news, love and peace. God please Bless the Nelson family! Continued prayers.
Comment by Dave | 10.23.2008 | 2:36 am
That’s made my day. What wonderful news.
Comment by stewOZ & miss | 10.23.2008 | 2:39 am
That is such amazingly good news. The world suddenly seems like a much better place. WIN SUSAN WIN!
Comment by ekimq | 10.23.2008 | 2:42 am
That’s twice this week that I’ve been reduced to tears reading this blog. Heaven know how amplified your feelings must be in comparison – it’s a wonder that you don’t explode.
You are all in my prayers also – WIN SUSAN!
Comment by M | 10.23.2008 | 2:48 am
That is such wonderful news:)You have brightended up my day.Will continue to keep you both in thoughts and prayers and continue sending out postive vibes:)
Win Susan:)
Comment by Saso | 10.23.2008 | 3:03 am
Wonderful news.
Comment by Martin Little | 10.23.2008 | 3:58 am
Excellent news for you both!
Comment by tim | 10.23.2008 | 4:07 am
brilliant, just brilliant
keep winning!
Comment by Uncadan8 | 10.23.2008 | 4:16 am
Wow. Just wow. SO happy for you guys! Live STRONG, Susan and Elden!
Comment by Jane | 10.23.2008 | 4:26 am
I am SO happy for you. I’m another lurker. I wore my Fat Cyclist shirt yesterday and a pendant I wore that I bought from a breast cancer fundraiser. I figured the mojo was set.
As I was at work, I got more comments about the “win” on the back of my shirt than the Fat Cyclist on the front. I was hoping it was a sign.
Comment by bikemike | 10.23.2008 | 4:27 am
yes, the good Christmas surprise.
now go have some apple pie topped with key lime pie and for desert have some pecan pie.
God bless.
Comment by Christa | 10.23.2008 | 4:32 am
So happy for you and hope it keeps going well…
Greetings from Denmark!
Comment by Jamieson | 10.23.2008 | 4:49 am
Great news today, and all part of the roller coaster of emotion and news.
Smile and enjoy every moment you have and keep on praying.
Comment by pammap | 10.23.2008 | 4:53 am
I love pie! This is, without a doubt, the best pie I’ve ever had. Thanks.
2:01 WIN Susan
Comment by Petit Chévre | 10.23.2008 | 4:57 am
Fantastic! Glad to hear you and Susan are serving “The Big C” a big piece of humble pie.
Spin On
WIN!
Comment by Mike Roadie | 10.23.2008 | 5:05 am
Ummmmm…PIE!!!!
WIN
Unite
LiveSTRONG
Comment by Annie | 10.23.2008 | 5:13 am
Woohoo! Better news than I hoped for. I am so thankful. Unbelievable…
Comment by Paula Kirsch | 10.23.2008 | 5:14 am
How strange to feel so much joy for people I don’t really “know” But I, we, do “know” you and Susan and I have tears if joy in my eyes right now. You guys ARE my heroes!! And what GOOD NEWS it is!!!
Paula
Comment by BurkeInTheOzarks | 10.23.2008 | 5:15 am
Splendid news, Fatty! All any of us can really hope to get out of life is more quality time with the people we care about, and you’ve just received a pass to spend more time with Susan. Hooray!
Comment by Uphill Battle | 10.23.2008 | 5:29 am
Tears of joy and prayers of thanksgiving!
Comment by Maile in Florida | 10.23.2008 | 5:31 am
Great news! I laughed out loud, and then I started crying. Which wasn’t wonderful, as I’d just put my makeup on to go to work. No, wait–it *was* wonderful. Who cares about makeup at a time like this?!?
Win Susan!
Comment by Bitter (formerly known as Lissee) | 10.23.2008 | 5:40 am
What WONDERFUL news!!!! :)
Comment by MonsieurM | 10.23.2008 | 5:41 am
Great news! Very happy for you.
Comment by BrokeMBA | 10.23.2008 | 5:51 am
Fatty & Susan…I am so pleased that you had some good news. It hits hard when I read posts that convey the scary situations you deal with. I thank you in a couple of ways. Your blog is great to begin with, but you have also given me pause to think about the importance of family and friends.
Now that you have had a good dose of positive news for a change, get outside on the porch and enjoy the autumn weather and the colors. Enjoy life.
WIN SUSAN!!
Comment by BrokeMBA | 10.23.2008 | 5:53 am
Oh yeah, any time of day is a good time for pie…
Comment by Jenni | 10.23.2008 | 5:58 am
You all deserve the good news. YAY!!!!
Let’s all put our prayers into doubletime and show dramatic improvement again!
Comment by WpgCyclist | 10.23.2008 | 6:00 am
Excellent News!
WIN Susan! WIN Susan! WIN Susan!
LiveStrong
WIN Susan! WIN Susan! WIN Susan!
Comment by Mel | 10.23.2008 | 6:04 am
WOW! Great news! I am pleased for you and Susan. Keep fighting the fight…. :D
Comment by T Schmidt | 10.23.2008 | 6:10 am
God Bless man, so glad to hear it. Been worried about you all.
Comment by Franky & Mer | 10.23.2008 | 6:10 am
That’s great to hear Elden :). Mmmmmmh…pie.
WIN Susan
Comment by Orbea Girl | 10.23.2008 | 6:13 am
What fabulous news, delighted for you both.
Comment by Pete | 10.23.2008 | 6:17 am
Keep yer damn pie. Keep bringing on the good news. Still sending healing from here….
Comment by AJ | 10.23.2008 | 6:18 am
Woo hoo! That is truly delightful news! Keep fighting and WIN Susan!
Comment by Brian | 10.23.2008 | 6:21 am
– “Now, I wouldn’t presume to know how to divide up the pie of credit for this wonderful news we got today, but I certainly believe that you all get a big slice of it.”
Great news but I couldn’t disagree more. The pie’s all for you, Susan and the girls.
Comment by Katie | 10.23.2008 | 6:21 am
I am so happy for you two. I can’t imagine how that must feel.
WIN Susan
Comment by Bjorn 4 Lycra | 10.23.2008 | 6:22 am
Brilliant! Take that Cancer – Up yours and bollocks to you!
The Nelsons are fighters – WIN Susan.
Comment by Bill Martin | 10.23.2008 | 6:29 am
Awesome !!! That is some sweet pie. Congratulations on the good news. Thanks for the updates.
Comment by Ray | 10.23.2008 | 6:39 am
Sounds like a good starting point for a full blown miracle.
Comment by Boz | 10.23.2008 | 6:41 am
Gotta win the battles to win the war. Keep fighting the good fight, and victory will be yours.
WIN
Comment by Stephanie | 10.23.2008 | 6:42 am
Congratulations! It was so nice to read this.
Comment by Big Shorty | 10.23.2008 | 6:42 am
NICE!!!!
Keep on taking care of that family.
WIN SUSAN
Comment by Tiger | 10.23.2008 | 6:43 am
Great news:) Forget about the pie, have cheesecake:)
Love to you and your family!
WIN Susan
Comment by Sandy B | 10.23.2008 | 6:44 am
As a rather new follower of your blog, I just want to say I’m so happy for your family. Any good news, and this is good news, must feel like a gift. Please tell Susan every person that reads this blog is celebrating with her today. God Bless!
Comment by cheapie | 10.23.2008 | 6:45 am
woohoo! happy dance time! it’s a small thing but now you’ll be able to do the fall moab ride with a much lighter heart. that’s gotta be worth at least 12 pounds, right?
Comment by Allan | 10.23.2008 | 6:49 am
Awesome news Fatty.
WIN!!!!
Comment by Blorgh | 10.23.2008 | 6:56 am
That’s wonderful!!! I’m so relieved for you!
Comment by Nancy | 10.23.2008 | 6:59 am
Gotta love those miracles, big and small. Great news. Keep on winning, Susan!
Comment by Slow Rider | 10.23.2008 | 7:01 am
Yes!
Keep the faith
Comment by Carl & Kim | 10.23.2008 | 7:02 am
God Bless you guys!!!
Comment by El Animal | 10.23.2008 | 7:07 am
God Bless your family
Comment by Linda | 10.23.2008 | 7:09 am
it seems so odd that you and your family are so much on my mind since we have never met…yesterday I wanted to pick up the phone to ask you how it went! Thanks for the great news…continuing the prayers
Comment by Lowrydr | 10.23.2008 | 7:09 am
Yeee Haaaw! Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! This is excellent, most excellent news. And you better hang on to my piece of the Pie and get some Vanilla Bean Ice Cream to go with it. You never know when you’ll want that late night snack.
Karma***Karma***Good Good Karma! Just some extra to keep on hand.
Go Fight Win Susan!!!!!
Comment by Erin | 10.23.2008 | 7:10 am
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful news. Yay, Susan!
Comment by rich | 10.23.2008 | 7:10 am
Amazing news!! He really does answer prayers and can work miracles……
God Bless you guys!!!
Comment by Anonymous | 10.23.2008 | 7:13 am
YAYAYAYAYAYAAAAYYY!!!!!! So happy for you guys that you received wonderful news!!! That is fantastic!!! :)
Susan, I hope with all of my heart that you continue to be on the mend, I can’t imagine how frightening these recent episodes have been for you and your family. You are all amazingly strong, I am in awe of all of you!!! :)
WIN SUSAN!!!
Comment by Mama Maven | 10.23.2008 | 7:16 am
I am so happy for your family. We will continue to keep Susan in our prayers.
Comment by mnbiker | 10.23.2008 | 7:24 am
Great news! That has to be a huge relief. I can’t think of a better way to start the work day.
Comment by buckythedonkey | 10.23.2008 | 7:24 am
HUZZAH!!
That’s great pie!
WIN SUSAN! WIN!
Comment by VA Biker | 10.23.2008 | 7:24 am
Piling on….
This is not the news I was fearing or expecting. Great news! (With some minorly damped enthusiasm; don’t want to get all taken away, you know.)
Carry on, please, for a long time.
WIN Susan!
Comment by Tarvin | 10.23.2008 | 7:31 am
Kickass news! Dramatic improvement is great.
Win Susan!
Comment by Ned | 10.23.2008 | 7:32 am
What great news ! Keep up the fight !
WIN !!!!!!!!!!
Comment by LidsB2 | 10.23.2008 | 7:33 am
Giddyup! That’s truly wonderful news.
Keep WINning!!
Comment by Ryan | 10.23.2008 | 7:34 am
Such amazing news!
Comment by Charlie | 10.23.2008 | 7:36 am
Grab the kids and celebrate!
Eat dessert first!
Comment by tom | 10.23.2008 | 7:37 am
Great news. WIN.
Comment by mateja | 10.23.2008 | 7:38 am
Comment by Mile High Mark | 10.22.2008 | 10:07 pm
You, sir, have the strength of ten men (at least).
Harumph!
Comment by Mike P | 10.23.2008 | 7:39 am
Great News! Aren’t you glad you didn’t skip the tests?
Comment by Dave | 10.23.2008 | 7:40 am
YES!!!
Comment by Woody | 10.23.2008 | 7:42 am
Tears of joy!!!
Comment by Jouni | 10.23.2008 | 7:46 am
That’s great! Keep up the fight!
Comment by Tim E | 10.23.2008 | 7:47 am
SWEET!!!
Fatty -
I can’t read your blog at work any more: I’m either laughing out loud or shedding tears. Tears of joy today was a first, and definitely the best!
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by canknitian | 10.23.2008 | 7:48 am
I’m so glad for you!
Win Susan win!
Big hug,
j
Comment by Ronster | 10.23.2008 | 7:51 am
Great news!
After the post a few days ago (midnight hospital visit), I’ve almost been afraid to read lately, and now this!
Woo hoo!
WIN SUSAN !!
Comment by Tom | 10.23.2008 | 7:53 am
Amen Brother !
Thanks, that was some mighty fine pie !
Fear not the thoughts and prayers will continue !
Win Susan :)
Comment by stefano | 10.23.2008 | 7:54 am
Awesome news! The power of prayer, the power of positive people energy, the power of the internet to connect people for good works, the powerful advances in medicine; it’s all there for you guys. Win, win, win! Keep on praying.
Comment by FMS | 10.23.2008 | 7:54 am
Awesome news! WIN Susan!
Comment by Aunt Mary | 10.23.2008 | 7:59 am
WAHOOOO, what a wonderful day of news. God Bless you and your family. A big hug to Susan.
Love ya
Aunt Mary
Comment by adsm | 10.23.2008 | 8:01 am
ExcellentExcellentExcellent! What good news! Hugs to all of you!
Comment by Ken | 10.23.2008 | 8:02 am
Clouds have been here all week, but your glow makes the day bright… WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Wes | 10.23.2008 | 8:04 am
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
Comment by Dave | 10.23.2008 | 8:05 am
Was hoping over the last few days to hear some good news for you and Susan. Wonderful!
Comment by Dobovedo | 10.23.2008 | 8:06 am
mmmmmmmmmmmm…. piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeee
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Susan!
Comment by Alex | 10.23.2008 | 8:11 am
That’s excellent news! WIN Susan!
Comment by sllym | 10.23.2008 | 8:14 am
I’m sitting at my desk teary-eyed as I write this. That’s just awesome news. Keep fighting and WIN Susan!!
Comment by TCR Dave (formerly dave) | 10.23.2008 | 8:14 am
What a wild week you guys have had. I am so happy for you and your family I’m speechless. I am without speech.
My continued prayers go out to you and yours.
WIN Susan!
p.s. there were too many dave’s so I added the model of road bike to my signature. I’m an infrequent commenter but have been reading and following along since the summer of ‘05.
p.p.s I am seriously happy for you guys. Monday brought tears of sadness and today tears of joy. God bless you and thank you for sharing and entertaining us for all this time. I think it’s time for a piece of “the best cake in the world”.
Comment by Onan the Barbarian | 10.23.2008 | 8:16 am
Excellent news.
And I like pie.
Comment by Onan the Barbarian | 10.23.2008 | 8:18 am
Comment by EdL | 10.23.2008 | 8:29 am
Fantastic news! (And who doesn’t like pie?!)
WIN SUSAN!!
Comment by regina | 10.23.2008 | 8:31 am
mmmmmm PIE!!!
that is great news, excellent news and that doc is just lucky I would have just stood up and started jumping up and down with the joy of the news, and likely there would have been jumping hugs which are always just a little less satisfying to the recipient.
WIN SUSAN!!!
Comment by winner27 | 10.23.2008 | 8:33 am
I am feeling dramatic happiness because of your wonderful news!! WooHoo! Continued prayers for continuous good news!
Comment by montanapat | 10.23.2008 | 8:37 am
Awesome news! I am so happy for all of you!
WIN Susan!
Comment by Wendy | 10.23.2008 | 8:40 am
Great news! I check in every day for updates. We hope you have a wonderful weekend together!
Comment by Mike | 10.23.2008 | 8:42 am
Thanks for sharing your good news with us, Elden. That sounds like cause for celebration to me.
Comment by Gian | 10.23.2008 | 8:43 am
YES!! Thats F’ing awesome. I will still keep you both in my thoughts.
Comment by John | 10.23.2008 | 8:46 am
Dang it, I don’t even know you guys, I haven’t even read this blog more than a couple months, but I’m misting up, and I’m at fricking work. And it’s not the first time.
WIN
Comment by Sk8rAl | 10.23.2008 | 8:51 am
Happy day.
Comment by Little1 | 10.23.2008 | 8:52 am
give thanks to the Lord for he is gracious, his mercy endures forever! 2:01
Comment by TomE | 10.23.2008 | 8:59 am
Fatty…I will graciously accept a piece of Pumpkin Pie and a piece of Carrot “cake”….yeah yeay I know….cake and pie are different…but they do have one thing in common – they are YUMMMY!!!
Yeah! WIN Susan and family!
Comment by Carl | 10.23.2008 | 9:05 am
Fatty,
Excellent news! Today was one of the best blog postings I’ve ever read. Stay strong and we will all continue to pray for your family. Enjoy your slice of pie!
Comment by nearlyfamousfred.blogspot.com | 10.23.2008 | 9:08 am
I can’t tell you how happy I am for all of you. Keeping up the good thoughts and prayers. Ya got to just keep believin’ and keep movin’ forward. Left foot over the right, right foot over the left, repeat as nessecery. Tackle the problems as they present themselves.
win. Win! WIN!
Comment by Rose | 10.23.2008 | 9:08 am
Great news. Win Susan.
Comment by Isaac Ben-Moshe | 10.23.2008 | 9:11 am
Elden-
I read this post and said the blessing “Praised be the One who is good and does good”-the traditional Jewish prayer upon receiving good news. Prayers continue on Susan’s behalf, on your’s and your family’s.
Isaac in ATX
Comment by M2 | 10.23.2008 | 9:14 am
Awesome news! *Happy Dance* :)
WIN!
Comment by MAJ Mike | 10.23.2008 | 9:15 am
NICE! You can’t win the big fights without winning the little ones. Good for all of you.
I knew that karma would do the trick.
Comment by patty | 10.23.2008 | 9:15 am
such wonderful news! YEAAAA!!!!
WIN SUSAN!!
Comment by Anonymous | 10.23.2008 | 9:19 am
Always nice to see CAncer get it’s butt kicked once in a while…
Comment by Charisa | 10.23.2008 | 9:20 am
Sooooooooooo great to hear!! Couldn’t be happier for you both!
Comment by KeepYerBag | 10.23.2008 | 9:20 am
Virtual pie…mmmmmmmmm.
What good news for Susan and your whole family. We’ll keep the prayers going for her.
Comment by kentucky joe | 10.23.2008 | 9:21 am
tasty news!!!!! I hope you both went out and got a big family-sized pie!
Comment by FliesOnly | 10.23.2008 | 9:27 am
Now that was a great post to read. I can only hope that in the future we get to read even more posts like that.
Comment by Sara | 10.23.2008 | 9:27 am
This so made my day, brilliant news!
WIN Susan!
Comment by Jan | 10.23.2008 | 9:28 am
Great news indeed! Hope you had the pie with some tea, preferably at 5 o’clock :)
Comment by BamaJim | 10.23.2008 | 9:38 am
Good news! Praise God! Still praying.
2:01
Comment by anna | 10.23.2008 | 9:39 am
so happy for you both!
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Yvette Z. | 10.23.2008 | 9:51 am
*wiping tear from eye*
This is wonderful, wonderful news! Will continue to pray for you and your family!!!
WIN Susan!
Comment by Grace | 10.23.2008 | 9:51 am
So happy to hear the wonderful news. May God continue to bless you.
Comment by guzzijason | 10.23.2008 | 9:53 am
Awesome news! Now get some decent rest… I’m sure you haven’t had much lately…
Comment by Heidi | 10.23.2008 | 9:54 am
There must be times when it feels like you’re a bug in a jar with the lid on, with some dopey kid shaking the jar as hard as he can. I can’t tell you how happy I am for your good news!
Comment by BotchedExperiment | 10.23.2008 | 9:56 am
So to celebrate, you’re going to buy me the Ellsworth commuter, right?
Actually, where I live now would be absolutely PERFECT for the dinglespeed….
Looking forward to Fall Moab FY’09/Moab edition.
Susan, I’m glad to hear your good news. Do you remember when I got that weird rash right before the ‘07 Kokopelli trail race? I was on decadron for a little while and felt lousy the whole time I was on it and even worse when I was going off it. Anyway good luck in weeeeeeaaaaaaannnnnnniiiiinnnnggggg off of it.
Comment by Swedoz | 10.23.2008 | 10:03 am
All pie to you, Susan and your kids.
Have a fantastic weekend and enjoy it all.
Comment by Jen | 10.23.2008 | 10:06 am
Hooray! That’s wonderful news. I am so, so happy to hear that. In fact, I think I’ll eat half a peanut butter cup pie in honor of you guys! (Who am I kidding? I would have done that anyway but at least now I can claim to have an excuse.)
Comment by Sprite's Keeper | 10.23.2008 | 10:06 am
You just made my day a whole lot brighter. Better brew some coffee to go with that pie, this party may go on for a while.
WIN Susan!
Comment by Juls | 10.23.2008 | 10:08 am
I am so incredibly happy for you, Susan! This is fantastic news!! I can’t begin to tell you how relieved I am am to hear this!
No worries – the energy, strength, prayers, and hope will continue to be sent to you and your family!
Julie (who, as it were, loves pie!)
Cleveland
Comment by Mary | 10.23.2008 | 10:08 am
Soooooo AWESOME!!!!
Comment by Chad | 10.23.2008 | 10:11 am
Fatty,
I don’t know you but I started reading your blog a few months ago when I got interested in cycling. I cried at your good news. Thank you for being a role model of a great husband and father. I truly admire you and your spouse.
Comment by Sarah G | 10.23.2008 | 10:15 am
Hosannah! I only read about the scare you had yesterday…now this good news today…I am unbelievably happy for you. I will give my favorite person in the world, the one I have chosen to live my life with, a piece of pie in honor of this wonderful news.
Comment by K | 10.23.2008 | 10:16 am
I’m so happy to hear that you had good news! Hang in there and best of luck with weaning off the decadron.
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Garmon | 10.23.2008 | 10:20 am
Woo Hoo!!!! That’s awesome to hear. WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Steveinlenox | 10.23.2008 | 10:20 am
Absolutely wonderful news, cherish every single day. They fly bye, don’t they? Win Susan
Comment by cyclingeurope | 10.23.2008 | 10:31 am
Ah man, so great to hear it. What a scare you had. I hope you’re ready for your own BIG slice of pie!
Thanks for sharing it – yum yum!
I was at my book club last night and two of the women told stories of people they know who had such terrible cancers but now are doing just fine – a year ago they didn’t think they’d make it past each day, now their bodies are “clear” of the cancer and life is back to normal. As they spoke, I could only think of Susan and send my positive thoughts your way. In the midst of it, it’s so hard to see the potential, hard to see your life back to normal, but you have to! There’s far too many cases of people who HAVE overcome it and WON! And this little sign is an example of that potential.
And we all believe that SUSAN will WIN! :-)
Comment by Anonymous | 10.23.2008 | 10:31 am
beautiful news!
Comment by Fritz | 10.23.2008 | 10:33 am
Elden, I’m so glad that you got encouraging news. Win Susan!
Comment by Rube | 10.23.2008 | 10:34 am
Great news! WIN Susan! Still keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Comment by ryed4fuhn | 10.23.2008 | 10:38 am
Can’t stop thinking about pie…especially pumpkin.
Keep up the fight. Team Fatty is behind you 100%.
Comment by Ryan | 10.23.2008 | 10:49 am
Wow what great news!!! I feel like I’m taking this ride with you and Susan, (even though we’ve never met, I’ve followed your blog for so long and like you guys so much that I now feel emotionally invested in your success!) I am elated to hear your terrific results from the scan! Glad you did it now? Good things do happen to good people. Keep it up!!!
Comment by Kris | 10.23.2008 | 10:53 am
Excellent….
Comment by TerryD | 10.23.2008 | 10:55 am
Cool
Comment by Dan O | 10.23.2008 | 10:59 am
Keep up the fight Susan!
Life is good
Comment by rexinsea | 10.23.2008 | 11:01 am
Giddy with happiness for you all. WIN Susan!
I’d like a big slice of pumpkin pie please.
Comment by cyclechic | 10.23.2008 | 11:04 am
That’s the best news ever!!!
Comment by Mocougfan | 10.23.2008 | 11:06 am
mmmmm pie. Pumpkin for me.
So stoked to hear the good news. Seriously you have a tough girl there. May you keep getting blessed.
Comment by CovingtonKat | 10.23.2008 | 11:14 am
Let’s hear it for “dramatic improvement”! WOOHOO!!!
Gimme a “W”
W!
Gimme an “I”
I!
Gimme an “N”
N!
What’s that spell?!?
WIN!
What’s that spell?!?
WIN!
What’s that spell?!?
WIN!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAA, Team Fatty!
(Thanks, that piece of pie sounds really good right now!)
P.S. I’m soooooo happy for all of your family!
Comment by CC | 10.23.2008 | 11:18 am
Win Susan! I am so happy about your results, will keep praying for you all.
Comment by RachelGio | 10.23.2008 | 11:19 am
Fantastic!!!!! So very pleased for you and Susan and your kids. Continue to kick cancer’s a**, Susan! WIN!!!!
Comment by Michaela | 10.23.2008 | 11:30 am
BEST. PIE. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Terri from NC | 10.23.2008 | 11:31 am
Wonderful, WONDERFUL news. Pie for everyone!
Comment by Susan (another one) | 10.23.2008 | 11:31 am
Hot damn!
Comment by Amit | 10.23.2008 | 11:33 am
Very good news !!
The great thing about this pie, is everyone gets the whole pie !!
Comment by BillFrog | 10.23.2008 | 11:43 am
Such good news. Really delighted for you.
Comment by Jake | 10.23.2008 | 11:57 am
That is so cool…so cool.
Comment by JET(not a nickname) | 10.23.2008 | 12:11 pm
Wonderful news! My family continues to send good vibes to your family.
Comment by ann | 10.23.2008 | 12:13 pm
The handshake, certainly a metaphor for grace, gratitude and good will. Yet the prayers will keep coming. Awesome!
Comment by Leslie | 10.23.2008 | 12:20 pm
Fantastic news! Enjoy your day–and all the days still to come.
Comment by Kt | 10.23.2008 | 12:22 pm
I felt a real sense of relief at your news. I’ll keep sending my good thoughts your way, and thanks for the pie.
WIN, SUSAN!!!
Comment by Rob | 10.23.2008 | 12:41 pm
That’s so wonderful. So happy for you all that the news is good.
And I love pie.
Comment by NW | 10.23.2008 | 12:46 pm
Glad it’s a good day for your family. You all deserve it. Thanks for sharing the news. :)
WIN!
Comment by judi | 10.23.2008 | 12:50 pm
WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I love sharing in your happiness!
Comment by Bravo Delta | 10.23.2008 | 12:50 pm
Hootie Hootie Hoo!!! I like pie, but I like good news even better.. Way to go Susan! We will continue to ask the “Boss” (Not the one from NJ) to restore you and your family to complete health! Go Fatty! Win Susan!
Comment by JAM | 10.23.2008 | 12:55 pm
Great news!!!! I know I am only one of hundreds, but all I can say is that even though thousands are praying for susan, the blessings all come from our Father in Heaven. I thank him that our prayers are being answered and Susan is getting time on this earth.
Comment by Jennifer | 10.23.2008 | 12:56 pm
Freakiin’ fantastic news! Smiles and tears of joy here. Keep fighting Susan!
Comment by Kate | 10.23.2008 | 12:59 pm
So happy to read this excellent news. Congratulations!
Comment by Adventure Nell | 10.23.2008 | 1:03 pm
Best.News.Ever! Will keep the good vibes flowing your way and will have a piece of pie in celebration!
WIN SUSAN!!
Comment by Merckx | 10.23.2008 | 1:07 pm
Awesome news! Win Susan! We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and hope for good karma!
Comment by slowerthensnot | 10.23.2008 | 1:09 pm
Rock On!
Hugs!
Comment by Lin | 10.23.2008 | 1:15 pm
Wonderful news. :-) WIN Susan!
Comment by Lucy | 10.23.2008 | 1:31 pm
Thanks Be To God! We’re praying!
Comment by Argentius | 10.23.2008 | 1:32 pm
Hip-hip — HOORAY ^ 3
Comment by Scrod | 10.23.2008 | 1:44 pm
That is great news! Christmas will be that much sweeter I bet. Now I need to go get some non-virtual pie.
Comment by Wutz | 10.23.2008 | 2:03 pm
In my opinion, you make/earn your own good fortune (though for some reason bad fortune seems to be the will of the stars, gods, or whatever luck-deciding figure you believe in). Some would call it Karma, others would call it God’s grace and love. Either way, you have to earn it.
You and Susan deserve every single bit of good fortune that comes your way. I don’t know you (except the little information I obtain though neighborly blog-stalking), but you seem to be genuine, decent, caring people who have impacted others with your words and actions. You didn’t get any of the good fortune by luck, you earned it by being good people. I feel like, if the roles were reversed, you’d be doing the exact same things that all of your friends and family are doing for you.
I can’t speak for anyone else, but every time I come to this blog I cross my fingers and hope for the best (before I even read anything) because Karma has a lot of good news back-pay it owes you and I’m glad it’s finally put a (very) small down-payment on what it owes you.
WIN Susan!
Comment by Chris | 10.23.2008 | 2:06 pm
Crazy I can be so stoked about news from a guy I’ve never met. Congratulations and thanks for the bad-ass blog.
Win Susan
Comment by deprogram | 10.23.2008 | 2:13 pm
Yes! You just made my day.
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Mike Schwab | 10.23.2008 | 2:15 pm
On bikejournal.com, we have a member PansyPalmetto that has been taking Chemotherapy for 5 years without going into remission. You might try contacting her for suggestions.
Comment by Dave | 10.23.2008 | 2:19 pm
That is GREAT news!!! My wife and I have been keeping you and Susan in out thoughts. Win Susan!!!
Comment by Jaime O. | 10.23.2008 | 2:30 pm
oh I’m so happy! I just told all my friends!
Comment by william | 10.23.2008 | 2:44 pm
Fantastic news, I am sooooo happy to hear that. I can see that you have lots of comments and I don’t know if you’ll see them all, but I am just very happy for you all.
Comment by KyClyde | 10.23.2008 | 2:48 pm
I am so happy, this is great news! I have read your blog for quite a while now, but never been much of a poster. I have been moved in the last couple of days to post becuase I know you guys have needed all the support you can get. So, I will continue to post and support you guys in any way you need.
Comment by Hillary K. | 10.23.2008 | 3:01 pm
Yay! What wonderful news. So many of use have been praying and thinking of your family. WIN! and God bless.
Comment by LindaLoo | 10.23.2008 | 3:03 pm
These are tears of JOY on my face!
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Chris in Portland | 10.23.2008 | 3:15 pm
Great news. This made my day.
Win Susan.
Comment by neilro51 | 10.23.2008 | 3:29 pm
Fatty, I am running in the SGK Race for the cure on Sat. I am dedicating my contribution to Susan. It will be a very emotional day. WIN Susan!
Comment by Jamie | 10.23.2008 | 3:34 pm
Only a flash animated egg thing can adequately convey my feelings at this point:
me like pie. pie is good. hmmmmm pie. etc.
Comment by Tony P | 10.23.2008 | 3:54 pm
Congratulations on the good news. I’m so happy for you and your family.
Comment by Marla | 10.23.2008 | 4:07 pm
That’s FANTASTIC news! So happy for y’all!
Comment by yukirin Boy | 10.23.2008 | 4:19 pm
such great news!
Comment by jwbikes | 10.23.2008 | 4:26 pm
I am having PIE tonight in celebration. Nothing else, just PIE.
WIN Susan
Comment by Maria | 10.23.2008 | 4:40 pm
That’s terrific news! I’m so happy for you all. Continue the fight Susan! WIN!
Comment by hoggy | 10.23.2008 | 4:42 pm
I am a sook. when i read your posts and Susan is not doing well, tears well up in my eyes. I dont cry ‘cos i’m a bloke but theyre being vigourously held back. But then i get the same emotion when i read your post today that Susan has had a “dramatic improvement”
I’ll keep fighting back the tears and you guys keep fighting the tumors.
Win Susan
Comment by JKRunning | 10.23.2008 | 4:46 pm
That is wonderful news. enjoy each & every moment.
Comment by justrun | 10.23.2008 | 4:52 pm
I’m so, so glad to read this. Bless you guys!
Comment by KatieA978 | 10.23.2008 | 5:07 pm
Yay!
Dramatic improvement is a phrase that is great to hear at any time, but this time it’s more than great, it’s fantastic.
Still more thoughts and prayers and karma and love coming your way.
WIN SUSAN.
Comment by Di | 10.23.2008 | 5:08 pm
“I stood up and started shaking the doctor’s hand, an impulse I didn’t think about and probably seemed really odd to the doctor.”
I get hugs from some of my patients after doing their ultrasounds – no, not the baby kind. I’m sure the [excessive] handshaking was not perceived as really odd. It probably even gave the doc a much-needed warm fuzzy for the rest of the day. :-)
Keep up the odd stuff. :-D
Comment by jay | 10.23.2008 | 5:35 pm
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NWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWIN
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Thanks for sharing the great news!
Comment by Aunt B | 10.23.2008 | 5:50 pm
Yay! Yay!
You made my day.
I prayed for you this morning and again during my afternoon run. What incredibly GOOD news to come home and check your blog and find your post. I have the biggest smile on my face.
Susan, you rock!
Win Susan Win!!
Comment by Wendy | 10.23.2008 | 5:54 pm
What great news! Whew! Dramatic improvement is fantastic. Much love to you all.
Comment by bubbaseadog | 10.23.2008 | 7:16 pm
all i can say is enjoy your family hug em tight and miracles do happen sometimes they just need a little help through chemistry and good doctors family and lest we forget our friends. good night and god bless.
Comment by Mark | 10.23.2008 | 7:16 pm
Hurrah, excellent news! I hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy this wonderful news but I expect you still feel pretty wiped out from everything you’ve been through this week. It must be great to get such a boost though. Good luck with tapering the Decadron off slowly.
Comment by Anna Murphey | 10.23.2008 | 7:17 pm
Oh thank the Lord! I am so relieved! I was so concerned. I am so grateful you get to spend more time with your beautiful wife. God bless–and may the tumors only get smaller!
Always hope,
Anna
Comment by Jaynann | 10.23.2008 | 7:42 pm
So happy to hear that Elden! We will keep praying for you guys.
Comment by Walter | 10.23.2008 | 7:59 pm
Congratulations on the good news — that’s wonderful to hear!!
Comment by Jeff&Jenn | 10.23.2008 | 8:04 pm
That’s so awesome! Great news! Love you guys!
WIN Susan!
Comment by formertdfan | 10.23.2008 | 8:19 pm
yay!!!!!!!
Comment by Peter | 10.23.2008 | 8:35 pm
It sure tastes sweet as pie to read that good news. But I’ll gladly give up all the pie to keep hearing good news. Heck, I’d give up riding altogether if Susan’s cancer went away. All the best. Go enjoy your pie.
WIN!
Comment by the floydster | 10.23.2008 | 10:55 pm
I’m so happy for you both! Prayers will continue
Comment by sk8ermom3 | 10.23.2008 | 11:12 pm
Keep on WINNING, Susan!!!
Comment by anthonyrides | 10.24.2008 | 12:10 am
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by dr_robert | 10.24.2008 | 2:46 am
Win!
Comment by richie | 10.24.2008 | 4:16 am
Super News. WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Susan | 10.24.2008 | 5:11 am
You can keep my piece for you and your family. I’ll keep praying. Every day is a gift. Here’s to many more.
Comment by Trail Dog Craigers | 10.24.2008 | 5:56 am
Glad to hear guys!!!! All the best to you both.
Comment by NoTrail | 10.24.2008 | 6:45 am
May miles of smiles line your path. :)
Comment by XCTiger | 10.24.2008 | 7:25 am
Absolutely awesome news for the fatty family. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Don’t do anything but spend your time enjoying each other. Bag the blog for a while and spend your time doing the important stuff with your family.
In the mean time, we’ll keep the prayers and positive vibes flowing.
Comment by hp | 10.24.2008 | 8:07 am
That is such incredibly great news!
Win Susan!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Rick S. | 10.24.2008 | 8:53 am
Nice work Susan! We are so happy for you and your family. You are one tough girl.
Comment by Glen | 10.24.2008 | 10:05 am
Woot, woot! Very pleasing news. GO WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Spiff | 10.24.2008 | 10:26 am
Hooray! WIN Susan!
Comment by Melanie | 10.24.2008 | 10:58 am
Yay oh yay oh yay! WIN Susan.
And thanks for the pie, it’s the BEST kind.
Comment by Jeff Volkmer | 10.24.2008 | 11:29 am
We are so happy to hear such great news about Susan. My wife, two children, and I pray for Susan (and the rest of you) every day and are so happy that tonight’s prayer will include some thanks along with a request for healing.
We’ll keep doing both and look forward to hearing more great news!
Comment by Gillian | 10.24.2008 | 11:37 am
I love Win-Susan-flavored pie. And blueberry, I like blueberry, too. But not as much as Win-Susan.
This is not what I expected. And it is so fantastic. Congratulations.
Comment by GregC | 10.24.2008 | 1:19 pm
What awesome news!
Keep fighting the good fight- Win Susan!
Comment by Anonymous | 10.24.2008 | 2:00 pm
Last weekend Ed and I were proudly wearing the new jersey around Cambridgeshire (UK). The new jersey is so cool, it even matches Ed’s Condor. Its such good news things have settled.The way you are handling these difficult times are inspirational. We are all pulling for you. Dave
Comment by Willy | 10.24.2008 | 2:16 pm
Awesome news, good to hear
Comment by chtrich | 10.24.2008 | 2:20 pm
Keep on Keeping on.
And all the better when news is good!!
Win Susan!
Comment by James | 10.24.2008 | 3:29 pm
Thats so awesome fatty. Best wishes.
Comment by Custom Cycling Socks | 10.24.2008 | 4:04 pm
I Love the Decadron. That’s great news. Keep rockin’
Comment by Custom Cycling Socks | 10.24.2008 | 4:05 pm
I Love the Decadron. That’s great news. Keep rockin’
Comment by John | 10.24.2008 | 4:10 pm
Wow, what wonderful news! I’m glad for you. I hope things continue to improve!
Comment by Anonymous | 10.24.2008 | 9:41 pm
That is unbelievably AWESOME! I’ve been reading your blog for years and love your wit and your portrayal of Susan. You paint her as an amazing woman and it’s obvious this world and your family are better for having her in it.
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Bryan (not that one) | 10.25.2008 | 1:52 pm
Wonderful news!!! We’ll keep praying!
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Robb | 10.25.2008 | 2:06 pm
awesome news, more time is all you can ask for!
WIN Susan!
Comment by sorelegs | 10.25.2008 | 8:23 pm
So god to come to your blog after a long cancer induced absence and to see that you too have revcieved some good news. I know to well how it feels to have good news after getting nothing but bad news for months on end. I wish you and Susan all the best and have been thinking of you much.
Comment by The Cosh | 10.26.2008 | 9:05 am
Truly wonderful news.
Comment by Alexia | 10.26.2008 | 4:11 pm
Such good news! I’ve been checking in from my travels in China — you are both in my thoughts.
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