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and in the name of The Tumor Guild,
We welcome you to Cancer land...

When something like this happens, people tend to get so serious, down, and depressed about the situation. That is not how Patti and I react to these kind of events. Oh we get stressed and anxious just like everyone and sometimes we want to pull our hair out (especially dealing with Aiden haha). Yet, humor is what keeps us upbeat. Now this is a very morbid joke that could have been taken very badly if Patti didn't have a 'good' sense of humor. Is it a good sense of humor? Or depraved? Eccentric? Horrible? Whatever sense of humor it is, it works and it works well in conjunction with mine. 

Immediately following this I was expressing my sorrow that we didn't start going through treatment months earlier so Patti could have a bald headed-themed costume for Halloween: Dr. Evil, Gru, Walter White, etc. Also thoughts on how we would polish her future revealed pale dome beneath what used to be covered by long golden locks of hair. If I wasn't quick enough I would have several bruises on my shins or shoulders from Patti. 

Patti is finding 'Top 10' lists about what cancer people can do over others, finding jokes online and even saying them herself.  There is a time and place for seriousness, telling family and friends, talking to doctors and nurses, going through the tests. But every day situations, the times when we are not in a hospital room and are at work, hanging out with friends and family, humor, fun and enjoyment need to be ever present in our lives.

Needless to say, the jokes will fly from both of us throughout the whole process, sorry if we offend. Actually, I'm not sorry, I will say anything that can possibly keep Patti in good spirits, and she'll do the same thing for me and for herself.

So keep the jokes coming, keep the merriment coming. Smiles, laughter and love are the balm we need more than anything through this whole process.

This post was actually made a week ago but with the seriousness of the 'Telling Aiden' post it sort of felt contrite to post this one right after. Next post will be about the Bone Marrow Biopsy

Thank you all for continuing to read! We love you all.