Everyone loves the video that Jae made of Dylan! What a smile he has! Happy one-week old, JuHan-ee!

Work's been a bit crazy. Today I did a hybridoma screening, but I don't think that I got any of the clones I wanted. It was a good run. Everything's been running pretty smoothly so far.

I'm looking forward to flying out to see JuHan-ee this weekend with Mom. We'll fly out on Sat, and I'll return on Friday. It turns out I'll have to come into lab for a little bit that night before Sam and I drive up to Flushing, NY for Andrea's wedding.

Sam's got a cold, and today's lab meeting was cancelled because Sheng couldn't speak very well. His voice was hoarse. I had a runny nose last Sat so I'm hoping that I'll be OK by this Sat. to meet JuHan-ee.

Today was Dad's first day back to work since he fell. Dad and I saw Dr. Q and his assistants yesterday. They gave him the back-to-work letter. We also took a look at Dad's CT scan they did yesterday and compared it to when he was in the ICU. Dad didn't remember the CT scan from then. There was a big difference. The left front part was no longer white (indicating blood) and instead it was a bit darker gray than the rest of the brain, perhaps due to mild scarring. Dad will have to stay on the anti-seizure medication for another 3 months, but when we complained about his dizziness, the physician assistant lowered the dose by half. He can get an EEG in 3 months to see if he needs to continue with the medication. He will see Dr. Q and have another CT scan in 6 months. They did ask Dad to have another angiogram. This time with a CT scan and dye, but it's another appointment. I didn't think they saw anything significant last time so I don't really see the point. I think that Dad and I at this point really dislike procedures with needles.

Good Mammo

I had my 6-month follow-up mammogram today to keep track of some calcifications seen in April. There were about 6 different positions, all on the left side, and only one really hurt. Next one's next April.

I also had yoga this morning--my third one. We worked our core so it was a hard class, especially on my quads. I can see how yoga can be so beneficial for your health. You just pay attention to your body more.

It seems so amazing that it was a year ago that I was just beginning chemo. Now I'm so glad the hard part is over, and I have more than 2 inches of hair. All my chemo buddies seem to be doing well, too. One though has lymph removal cellulitis, which actually seems more like an infection rather than fat deposits. Now that I think of it, there have been other cases of a depressed immune system (UTI and shingles even) in some of the other women, but fortunately, I haven't had anything like that. I got my flu shot yesterday and so far so good. Remember to do your self-exam, ladies!

One-day-old JuHan-ee!

Meet little JuHan-ee! Linda sent JuHan's picture from her cell. Oh my goodness! He really does look like Jae! On my cell, I could only see him from his nose up, and I thought that Linda had cut him off. He really is cute! Linda's been staring at him the whole day. He's feeding very well and has been pretty active considering he's one day old. I heard him give a little shout out to his Emo today! Linda's planning on fattening him up. He's 19 inches long. Jae went to get some food for Linda, but it's really feeding two for one. => Congratulations to the new mommy and daddy!

JuHan-ee is here!

Linda and JuHan-ee are doing well! Jae called briefly to let me know that they are OK, but he said, "I don't want to stay away from my son too long." That's so sweet, and he sounded very excited and happy. Linda amazed the hospital staff by delivering in record time at 6:20 PM (their time). Once she started pushing, JuHan-ee was out within half an hour!

Linda and Jae went to the hospital today at 9 AM (their time) to induce labor since JuHan-ee passed his due date on Sept. 30. Now we want to see a picture to compare who JuHan-ee looks like more! Jae cut the umbilical cord. I imagine they are trying to feed JuHan now.

Name: Dylan Gabriel Park
Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.
Korean name: JuHan

Welcome to the world JuHan-ee!! Emo will see you soon!

Miracles do happen! and Mercy Reunion

I have been waiting so long, seven years in fact, for this day come! Today my prayers were answered. My dad, Mom, William, Sam, and I had lunch today at Shin Chon restaurant. We were all in good spirits, and the food was delicious! We had lunch in celebration of all our health, in particular Dad's and mine, but most importantly, we celebrated the decision to start anew. Dad even offered Sam the last piece of meat. Need more be said?

Afterwards, I went to my 15-year high school reunion. I met up with my teachers that I have not seen since I graduated. Oddly, most looked exactly the same. Beth gave me and the 2 others from our class who came a tour of the new auditorium. Yes, there were 4 out of 94 from our class, but those who knew our class would not be surprised. While other classes (it was a joint reunion) needed chairs for their class pictures, the 4 of us just stood with Sr. Mary Anne.

Beth and I, once lab partners long ago, are in the chemistry lab. Mrs. Clugh, my former chem teacher and advisor, and Mrs. Ferraro, my Spanish teacher, were among the faculty who were present. I also spoke with Sr. Carol Wheeler, the principal, and Ms. Yanson, my English teacher.

Beth, Katie, and I joined others from our class at Ryan's Daughter. I also hadn't seen Cassandra Green, Tristan Churney, Karen Talbot, Amy, and Beth since graduation.

A lot of memories!! Today's the first day I put gel in my hair. Like it?? =>