One-of-a-kind original hand-colored marker drawings by Sissy, exquisitely framed by Michael's for our beloved nephew Kyrian and his new bride Nicole.
We just got a most awesome email from the doc. It's been two weeks and a day since they took a sample of tissue from our stomach -- after all these years of doctorial harassment, we finally succumbed to his demands for a colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy -- and now we are rewarded with a most encouraging report:
Biopsy [Path results tissue antrum] ok. BP looks great. Keep up the excellent program! [That would be our Cold Turkey regime]
From a personal point of view, commentary during today's imail with the woman who -- like Cosmo in "Moonstruck" -- knows everything:
We: I thought I had an ulcer.
She: How wonderful to feel well again. You must be totally thrilled.
We: Wicked.
She: Nothing succeeds like success!! I'm really pleased about your BP, too.
We: As you said, it's all about portions.
The only way to go is cold turkey.
Keep up the good program. Nothing suceeds like sucecss
Posted by: goomp | June 29, 2007 at 07:31 PM
I had no idea you had been sick. I'm so glad you're doing better. Yay!!!
Posted by: Teresa | June 30, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Wow, I'm glad your tests came back with good reports!
But Sissy... no booze? Lawdy, lawdy, say it ain't so! Not even wine???
[Remarks Pam, who is off to a Bar-B-Que today where the nectar of the gods will flow liberally.]
Posted by: pam | June 30, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Teresa: I just wasn't feeling up to snuff. When the doc said my heartburny symptoms might mean an ulcer, I came to my senses. Cutting out the gin made cutting out the second helpings and midnight snacks way easier. Losing excess adipose tissue and getting the blood pressure down were two most welcome "side effects."
Pam: Still taking a snort or two at my Friday WSJ crossword-puzzle dates with Tuck and -- of course -- at parties . . . Anyone out there having a party? :-)
Posted by: Sissy Willis | June 30, 2007 at 09:41 AM
Good news Sissy. You have to stay well to keep your readers happy. (not to mention your own loving family) Sometimes we just assume the sun will keep on shining as we visit Sisu for our daily nourishment of beauty in unexpected places. Thanking God for Sissy Willis. May she long reign in her luminance.
Posted by: Laura Lee Donoho | June 30, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Who would have thought that going cold turkey would have such good effects in such a short time? Congrats on your good report and a cuppa to your good health.
Posted by: Jill | July 01, 2007 at 08:13 AM