This blog is written by and about a guy with an incurable form of cancer. My purpose here isn't to say "woe is me", but to give insight about my thoughts, perspectives, and experiences throughout this adventure. My name is Andre. My partner's name is Ed. I intend to publish on a pretty regular basis here, but Ed might occasionally pop in with his thoughts too.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Today, May 22nd, is Andre's birthday. He is still in the hospital but is getting better each day.
To ALL his readers: please write him a short note in the the comments section. I think it will cheer him up hearing from ALL of you.
As a Taurus with five (yep, got that many!) planets in Gemini, I feel I am qualified to extend birthday greetings at the same time I am doing something else - isn't that what Geminis are known for? The duality of listening to two conversations at the same time while writing a letter to someone else? And being able to answer questions correctly from all comers? Seriously, Andre, my biggest gift to you today is to send you a Whopping large amount of Reiki energy to kick start your new year!! Continue to embrace the new cells and let the Andre cells know they were loved once but have to relinquish their hold so you can go on... like a clingy relationship, aren't they? I intend this happens and you and Ed have a great celebration together soon. Blessings to you on this special day...
Andre, I have been following you since before the "big day." Have a Happy Birthday today. I hope that from here on you do outstanding. Soon I will go through an allogeneic, and after having read your blog, I think I can do it. Monica
Andre.. Happy Happy birthday!!!! You need to get better so we can have some drinks 2gether again~~ Warm wishes and bunch of hugs! Happy Happy Birthday!
Happy belated birthday from a fellow Myeloma battler. I am from Los Angeles but have been ensconced in Little Rock, Arkansas doing the double autologous transplant thing. I just started my second course of Melphalan and will have the transplant on Tuesday.
If there is anything that makes the four cycles of massive chemo here including the two transplants sound like a walk in the park, it's hearing of your struggles with GVHD. At least you know that if you can make it through the complications, it should hopefully be curative!
My birthday wish for you is a rapid recovery followed by sustained complete remission and a long, happy, healthy life. That's a tall order -- but dammit, you deserve it!
Happy Flipping Birthday you superstar you! With all sorts of affection for you and your great sense of humor and fabulous writing skills... your friend, Anonymous
I hope you had a great birthday celebration together. You are both in my thoughts and prayers always. Andre, I'm sorry I've done an awful job of staying in touch.
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteYou'll both be home in Vancouver soon enough enjoying the summer weather.
best wishes from Texas.
Happy Birthday Andre.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Andre!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Andre!
Happy birthday to you!
Cha cha cha!
(sung to the tune of "Happy Birthday")
Trust me, this is way better than me singing it in person.
Happy Birthday Andre! Hoping you feel better very soon!
ReplyDeleteAs a Taurus with five (yep, got that many!) planets in Gemini, I feel I am qualified to extend birthday greetings at the same time I am doing something else - isn't that what Geminis are known for? The duality of listening to two conversations at the same time while writing a letter to someone else? And being able to answer questions correctly from all comers? Seriously, Andre, my biggest gift to you today is to send you a Whopping large amount of Reiki energy to kick start your new year!! Continue to embrace the new cells and let the Andre cells know they were loved once but have to relinquish their hold so you can go on... like a clingy relationship, aren't they? I intend this happens and you and Ed have a great celebration together soon. Blessings to you on this special day...
ReplyDeleteAndre,
ReplyDeleteI have been following you since before the "big day." Have a Happy Birthday today. I hope that from here on you do outstanding.
Soon I will go through an allogeneic, and after having read your blog, I think I can do it.
Monica
Happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteHurry up and get better so you can come visit again.
Jake
Here's wishing you a very Happy Birthday. I hope the nurses make you a cake!
ReplyDeleteJohn in Oregon
happy birthday
ReplyDeleteAndre.. Happy Happy birthday!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou need to get better so we can have some drinks 2gether again~~ Warm wishes and bunch of hugs!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Min
Happy Birthday Andre!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better and home soon :)
Tracie
Happy Birthday!! Let's drink 5 or 10 of your famous mojitos to celebrate. Call me up when ever you are ready. :)
ReplyDeleteSandy
Happy Birthday..hope you will have better days soon
ReplyDeleteteresa
Happy Birthday Andre!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will drink to you tonight!
Ru and Al
Andre -
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday from a fellow Myeloma battler. I am from Los Angeles but have been ensconced in Little Rock, Arkansas doing the double autologous transplant thing. I just started my second course of Melphalan and will have the transplant on Tuesday.
If there is anything that makes the four cycles of massive chemo here including the two transplants sound like a walk in the park, it's hearing of your struggles with GVHD. At least you know that if you can make it through the complications, it should hopefully be curative!
My birthday wish for you is a rapid recovery followed by sustained complete remission and a long, happy, healthy life. That's a tall order -- but dammit, you deserve it!
Be well.
Nick
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday from the southern Vancouver. It"'s good yo see you improving. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteLin
Hippo birdie, Andre!
ReplyDeleteGet well and then let's meet at the Chapel for martinis!
Meri Hall
Happy Flipping Birthday you superstar you! With all sorts of affection for you and your great sense of humor and fabulous writing skills... your friend, Anonymous
ReplyDeleteAndre and Ed,
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great birthday celebration together. You are both in my thoughts and prayers always. Andre, I'm sorry I've done an awful job of staying in touch.
Love,
Paul
Happy Birthday Andre! Sorry I missed it. I only read blogs once a week. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
ReplyDeleteJulie
hope to see you on your bike soon. the weather is so nice and perfect for riding. happy, happy birthday....totally belated!
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