Today's our 25th wedding anniversary. Any trip or dinner out has been temporarily postponed. But what I did do this afternoon was a great treat for myself... I had back-to-back appointments at Integrative Medical for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage (the best, most healing I've ever had), and kineseology, which was a chance to open up and express what I'm going through. After my radiation appointment at 11:00, all I had wanted to do was reschedule and crawl back into bed. I did not, I made it there, and am so glad I did. I practically floated back to the car. Although still tired, my mind, body and spirit has a newness about it.
Now, the girls evidently have something special planned for us tonight because yesterday we got a homemade invitation delivered all the way from UNC saying Doug and I are cordially invited to a Soire, and to meet in my office at 5pm. This should be creative if I know Tori and Andi. And Doug has a special dinner at home planned. How fun to anticipate...
SURPRISE: We arrived at my home office door promptly at 5pm to a desk full of silver confetti, and Hersey Kisses lined across the top of my monitor, with Andrea on screen (webcam). Tori pressed Play and a video presentation began showing pictures of Doug and I as children, then in the '70s when we met (seriously, was there no hair or fashion police back then?!); then pictures of our wedding day, all set to music with words written by Andrea, and technical work by Tori. It was wonderful, thanks girls.
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Happy Anniversary Debbie and Doug!! I am so happy to hear that you are taking advantage of the great folks at Integrative! I look forward to hearing all about it!
Sending healing thoughts your way..... Maureen
Debbie - Happy Anniversary!
And as Kohl Benjamin would say "CANCER SUCKS!" Thanks for your help with MOOSE! He is on lock down! Have a wonderful anniversary evening~!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
On your last day of radiation AND on your big 25th anniversary. I can't believe it's been that many years since we were doing the 'mucky duck' on the dance floor at your reception. What a blast that was! We had no idea the next 2 1/2 decades would be so much fun or fly by so quickly. What a wonderful celebration of love that just got bigger and better with each passing year. Not to mention the two beautiful, talented, compassionate and intelligent people you two created in your spare time... We are only half way to your 50th, so we have a LOT more lovin', livin', and laughin' to do. I really believe the world is a better place because you both found each other. I/WE LOVE YOU DAVIS'S!
your sister Julie says:
Congratulations on your Anniversary!! What a wonderful surprise you have coming from your daughters!! and Congratulations on finishing this last day of treatments... hooray, hooray... damn spot is OUT! FINISHED! GONEdie! Congratulations on being a Great Aunt again with the birth of Dominic Thomas to Bruce and Stacey... Little Brucey thought it was "AWSOME" that mommy was holding him now and he was OUT OF HER TUMMY! CONGRATULATIONS that you made it to your massage and puntures and mind debogglers! Congratulations, that you have so many loving family members, and friends! Congratulations on being filled up again, and becoming stronger by the day~!!
I love you lots, and am thinking of you always...
send photos Doug! i would love you to send me your back to back anniversary shot... I LOVE THAT!
Happy Anniversary! - even cancer cannot cast a shadow on the momentus occasion of celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary! That is an accomplishment not often achieved in today's environment. Congratulations!
Debbie, I just read your note in the community newsletter... It's a rare occasion I stop to read anything, but this morning I picked up the and your message jumped off the page and said hello. So, although we don't know each other (yet), I wanted to thank you so much for sharing this journey with everyone. I send you my thoughts and prayers - please know there's one more person out there wishing you the speediest of recoveries - you can win this fight!
Dear Doug and Debbie,
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! I remember your wedding quite well. You were such a happy, beautiful young couple that day (and still are, by the way!). Can't wait to hear what your girls did for you, if you can share.
Love you,
Aunt Janice
Happy Anniversary Doug & Debbie,
Just thought I would send you congrats and to say keep up the good work. You are on the down hill now. Your Anniversary picture was very nice. The one's your mom showed me were better. Hard to look mean with a smile. Love you kiddo and we are praying for your quick recovery.
Love you,
Aunt Betty & Uncle Tim
Hey Debbie! I was the hair and fashion police to you and your sisters back in the 70's! You were beautiful and up to the nth degree in fasion:) Ask Doug. He fell for it and you.
I can tell your anniversary celebration was complete with Andi's and Tori's help. Thank you so much for working me into the schedule with your phone call to me. You eased my mind and heart hearing your happy voice. You are so brave and caring of the people around you. I will repeat your new prayer over and over again.
I love you so much.
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