While Deans latests scans, show, once again, an increase in tumor growth in some areas, we are looking at the news as a blessing. Things could be worse, he could have debilitating symptoms of his cancer, his treatment could have tremendous side affect, and so the mind goes on….

His current course of treatment, still in Philly, will most likely include some targeted radiation to his lung tumors, a slight change in the dosing of his chemo and unfortunately, hernia surgery.  Hoping to get it all in before the summer sun is upon us. Have to keep him in the water, or his gills will dry up.

Dean is feeling pretty good generally. Still running, biking and practicing yoga, all to keep conditioned for his passion, sliding around on those waves.

We had a great family vacation to California (thank goodness for airline and credit card miles, and friends with spare room!) where we conquered big dreams and big waves, spent time with family and dear friends-new and old – loving bigger and laughing even more. Seriously, we all giggled every day, it was AWESOME! Just goes to show you that sun, surf and love are three VERY important ingredients to our best life. THANK YOU Santa Monica, LA, Laguna, and Encinitas CA family, God willing, WE’LL BE BACK NEXT EASTER!

Shortly after returning home, Dean and I headed to New Orleans where again, we were surrounded by more wonderful, loving, true blue friends who have taken on the task of making sure the music never stops- well maybe for a few hours, but I swear we were singing in our sleep! WE ARE SO VERY BLESSED and just LOVE to be with you, even if for “just some dinner and a show.”

Back at home, our Haddonfield crew conquered The Broad Street Run.

10 miles of inspiration, with our best guy Deano, running right along with us. If that doesn’t inspire you – the guy with 4 active lung tumors making his way through the City of Brotherly Love, then, well, I don’t know what. WE LOVE YOU and could never navigate through all this without your support, concern, PRAYERS and super powers to get us out and going. You lift us each and every day. WE ARE SO BLESSED.

Now that the days are longer, we are really enjoying our front porch, and just hanging at home. Riding bikes, catching up on projects, playing music in the living room, scoring goals, having round table dinners with our best crew, spending time with family and slowing down a bit.

We took early spring to recharge and LIVE IN JOY, now it’s time to deal with the treatments at hand, and recover for a summer full of fun and love.

We hope you are all well, and that you continue to be inspired to follow your dreams, kiss your kids and love one another. We never know what turns life will take. Laugh often, love more, live out LOUD!

All our Blessings to you and yours,

xx

N