Re: Phil's Update July 26 2004

[Guest guest]

Narice,

I am so happy that you had such a good time. A joyful post for

anyone lifts me, too.

Sharon

> Hello all

> We are back from an enjoyable and wonderfully relaxing vacation.

>

> We began July 13 in Montreal Canada we visited the old town section

as well

> as St. ph's and Notre Dame cathedral.

> St. ph's had more steps than I could count and I had to pause

> periodically to catch my breath, (I have high blood pressure) while

PHIL had no trouble

> climbing the stairs at all!

>

> The Basilica contains a collection of nativity sets from around the

world. I

> will be sending pictures as soon as I get them developed.

> Notre Dame was breath takingly beautiful. They had a night program

but we had

> to leave for the motel before then. The Montreal Metro subway is a

great way

> to go. Very safe and CLEAN

>

> From Montreal we spent 2 nights in Montpelier, VT and saw Spiderman

II.

> EXCELLENT movie. Spidey fans will be pleased I'm sure1

>

> Then we were on to South Hadley, MA, visit Phil's life long friend

Dan

> Pilachowski and his family for a few days.

> They even played a little blue grass with Dan on guitar and Phil on

> harmonica.

> The boys had fun entertaining Dan's son Adam 7.

>

> We also spent time with old friends and Timmy's godparents The

Haughey's who

> took the boys and I to Sixflags New England. Timmy's Godmother gets

passes

> from the school she teaches at or it would have cost a small

fortune!

>

> From there it was on to Kingston, and Marshfield, MA, for my sister

's

> wedding. She was absolutely gorgeous and so very happy. I sang The

Wedding Song

> AKA There Is Love and we were both balling by the end. It rained

during the

> ceremony and was cool for the reception (outdoors) but we still had

a wonderful

> time.

>

> Phil was excellent. He ate very well with a ravenous appetite, had

NO SIDE

> EFFECTS well except the day of the chemo, and was thrilled to have

NO MOUTH

> SORES!!!!! He even seemed to be a bit more energetic than he has

been in several

> months!

>

> All in all it was a very memorable and enjoyable time.

> God's working overtime on Phil and we are so grateful for the love

He shows

> us and of course for all your prayers.

> We are indeed blessed!!

> Until next time

> Love to all

> Narice Phil, Danny & Timmy May

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