Lil Blue Boo has been buzzing with excitement lately! New things are happening every day. The kids are on spring break. Getting things done here at LBB when the girls are around can be a little bit of a challenge. Is there any sound more annoying than two little girls in plastic princess shoes walking around on the tile?
Shipping has gotten out of control, lol! We have started using a new system which has been an incredible time saver and Gicela has started packing orders for me which has been a tremendous help! Thank you G!! What would I do without you!?
I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since Ashley received “The Best News.” The news that we all had been praying for! I took a photo of a note Ashley had scribbled. I think this wonderful news is still sinking in for everyone. We have all become so used to bad news, it’s hard to know how to react to good news!
I had really grown to hate the days that Ashley would come home from an appointment where she received results from a test or scan, or an update on her chemo progress. You get so pumped that maybe this week is going to be the week that things finally take a turn for the better, and then wack! You get totally shut down. Now, this is just from a friend’s perspective. I can’t imagine what it felt like for Ashley. So, when she came home that beautiful 8th day in March and gave me the big news on the tumor shrinkage, spots on the lungs being gone, and the liver improvement, I was a little overwhelmed. First I gave her husband a huge hug, then walked over to Ashley, and started weeping like a baby. I drove home that night and felt at peace. Relieved to know that there was an end in sight, and thankful for the nasty Cisplatin that was healing my friend.
Watching Ashley live a more healthy lifestyle and incorporating these items into her daily regimen has been pretty fun to watch, and encouraging! The whole enema thing is hilarious. I don’t think a day goes by where we don’t talk about poop. She now hands out enema bags like party favors. I get asked a lot if Ashley has convinced me to start using them. I will save that for another post 😉 What I can tell you is that I have taken away a lot from Ashley’s experiences. I know many of you have as well. I started hiking on the weekends. It has been a great way to burn some calories, spend time with my family and get out in nature. Feels great up there! If Ashley can do, while on Chemo, then I can do it!
I haven’t quite gotten the hang of the farmer’s market. I left with bread, organic coffee and pasta. I somehow managed to skip the veggies. Oh, and the coffee was for me to drink and not for…well, you know!
I HAVE grown to love the Green Juice. I kinda feel like I have super powers after I drink it. This juice from the market was so much better than that stuff Ashley served me when she first got her juicer, sorry Ash. I couldn’t even get that stuff down. Her recipes have improved since then.
I haven’t been able to give up my biggest vice, M&M’s. I ate every last Choose Joy M&M. I think they might have been for decoration, oops. I have zero self control around them. I will give up M&M’s when Ashley gives up donuts 😉
Hugs,
Lisa
Enjoyed hearing how things are going for you, keep up the good work and hikes 🙂
Of coarse, followed by a handful of M&M’s.
It’s so nice to hear from you, Lisa! It’s neat to hear another perspective from inside LBB. 🙂 I don’t blame you for not giving up M&Ms… if you’re taking up other healthy things, you deserve them as a treat, right?!
Your post are so full of whimsy and genuine hope. Thanks for sharing.
What an amazing friend you are! It looks like Ashley has the PERFECT type of people around her to support, encourage & pray for her!! <3!!
Love the friendship you guys have! Sort of jealous! I would cry too if I heard such great news about the tumors, sort of got misty eyed when I read it in your above post! Love you guys and your team! Take care!
I wish my Mom had a friend like you during her stretch with “C”, we were best friends but it would have been great if one of her “work” friends stuck around. :/
How you can even drink the farmers market green stuff is beyond me. The hairs on my arm shot up just thinking about it, lol. GROSS!
I’m always plugged up (normally TMI any where else), so might have to stock up on loose coffee. We have a Nespresso maker for 20 plus years, metal capsules up the bum, might not be too comfortable and not have the health benefits we’re looking for. Yikes.
You take good care of yourself too Lisa! Caregivers/Hopegivers need special time too!
Huggers, Ruby
I love this post!! More behind the scenes with Lisa, please and thank you!!
xo,
Heather
Great post Lisa! I want to work at LBB when I grow up!
So sweet. I teared up reading your reaction to the good news. We should all be so lucky to have a friend like Lisa! 🙂
Great post, Lisa! What a sweet friend you are!!!
You are a great friend Lisa! Love the post, I had a tear in my eye and a chuckle from reading your post. Thanks for making my day. Happy Thursday!!!!
Love love love it!!! Thanks for sharing Lisa!!!
LOL – I love this post Lisa!
Great post Lisa :). Thank you for sharing :).
Wonderful news…God is good…prayer works! Keep getting stronger!!!
Great post! it is so nice that Ashley has you ♥
Lisa, this is beautiful and so heart felt. As I’ve said before you are lucky to have Ashley in your life and she is blessed to have you in hers too. What an awesome friend and support you have been. The whole world has been peering into your lives and feeling sad and laughing and growing and gaining such inspiration. It’s not very often that we look so closely at another’s friendship, but THANKS for sharing. We are all better people because of You and Ashley. Prayer does work and Ashley has an amazing following. I am so glad she continues to do well.
Cuppy
Thank you Lisa for posting im so thrilled she has you around and to help her and give her support. Everything happens for a reason . Love Cheyenne
I’m a little behind so I’m catching up now! Such a sweet post!!! Love it!! I keep saying I’m going to try her healthy regimen and haven’t done it yet but really want too! I can’t wait to see if you do those coffee enema’s, she’s got me considering them myself!
A great post. I know Ashley feels so lucky to have such a great friend in her life. Everyone is sending positive thoughts and prayers your way! Hugs! Michele