Decision made and tickets bought

We're going to both. We kept hearing that idea from interested folks and decided, why not? Both hospitals are on U.S. News and World Report's new list of Best Hospitals in America for cancer (MD Anderson made it to #1), so I'll be getting great, new info from great docs.

Both appts are a few days apart so we fly from one to the other, then back home to the land of haying. It'll be a couple weeks after chemo, so hopefully I'll be feeling fairly perky by then. If not, Andy gets to push me through airports in a wheelchair, the lucky guy. The whole 'in sickness and in health" clause in the ol' marriage contract is getting tested minute by minute in our household. *smile* ( ...I should add here that he's had to do the wheelchair thing a lot already and doesn't seem to mind a bit. We just have a grand old time and I get to feel spoiled.)


13 comments:

Jocelyn said...

Arn't we lucky we have such wonderful husbands? Glad to hear you are going to both...good luck!

Anonymous said...

Good. That's a good decision and I'm sure you won't regret it! :) Travel safe and you know we'll be thinking of you! Love ya!

Anonymous said...

What an great decision!!! I'm so glad to think of you going to both. It's awesome that they both are rated so highly!

It's fun and inspiring to see that no matter what you two are up to, you are having a grand time! :o) Thinking of you and sending hugs & love your way!

All About the B's said...

We are sooo pleased to hear your decision. I had hoped you could do both, seems that you would have the best to choose from then. Brayden just came into the kitchen singing "happy, happy, happy" Thats something his daddy has taught him in order to get away from so much "NO" in our household. :-) Anyway, safe travels, we hope and pray for really good news.

ant Vik said...

So happy for you that Andy can go along and that you are going to see both doctors! Now we will all cross our fingers that you get great encouragement about their ideas for treatments too.

Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Grand, just perfectly grand! So is the MD appointment before or after the one in California? Oh, how I hope you get a bit of "oomph" back after the chemo before you have to leave, but if not, there are no worries on any of our part as to how well you will be taken care of with that loving husband of yours. Kudos to him!!

Renee in NE

Anonymous said...

Good plan, for both of you to go together. Without even actually knowing the two of you, I can tell that you'll make it as much of an adventure as possible, and why shouldn't you. Not the kind of thing one does every day, so might as well have some fun with it! Your upbeat & happy attitude in spite of what you're dealing with is a great inspiration. Hugs =)

Emily said...

That's fanstastic that you get to go to both, and that you have Andy alongside the whole way! I know that between two such acclaimed sources they'll figure something out.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic idea! I think maybe you should take up the wheelchair thing, even if not necessary, just for the extra pampering! (smiles)

Anonymous said...

Thumbs up!! I was secretly hoping you would consider going both places, but refrained from suggesting it, as I didn't want to sound too "bossy" - have done too much of that already!! Anyway, I am thrilled that you have chosen to do both and you will be getting cream-of-the-crop opinions from two nationally renowned specialists and facilities!! It doesn't get much better than that! SO GLAD that Andy can go with you and know he will take the very best care of you. Our thoughts and hearts will go with you on your travels. Have you made your list of questions yet?? With lots of love, Chris

Anonymous said...

It sounds like you have made an excellent choice and I'm glad you have two good choices to get second opinions from. I wish we were closer and we could help out while you are gone. We will keep you in our thoughts and will trust that all will go well. Linda

Teri said...

Dear Michelle and Andy...I just checked in on your blog here in Argentina with Julie. Glad things are going well so far with your current regimen...and will certainly be thinking of you on your travels....and hoping you will find some good news of some hopeful treatments! Love your pictures...things look busy and happy in your life on the farm! Love, Teri

Anonymous said...

Best of luck to you both on your adventures to the best docs in the country. We'll be with you in spirit
Retha