Happy New Year from Wild Basin

Tom and I celebrated a glorious day in Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park, X-mas 2009. With few tracks before us on a still windless day, we wound our way from Copeland Lake to the ranger station surrounded by snow-clad peaks and pines, with the first hint of blue skies in days peaking thru. Exhillerating, and especially so, to think of the long way I'd come since my October "fog," hooked up to oxygen, lung tubes, and feeding tubes.

I know I couldn't have emerged into such sweet sunlight without each of you: your compassion and support (as well as the daily walks in nature) have made all the difference in my healing. I know gratitude on such a deep level - it defies words.

Today marks the anniversary of my beloved sister Lee's passing and my mother's birthday. I will do my best to honor them, looking for their grace in the signs of nature as I take to another trail.

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Happy New Year to All of YOU, who make such a difference in my life, jude

Happy Holdiays and New Year!!

With the New Year approaching I thought Id just send a quick update. I am amazed at Judy's strength through the last few weeks! She is having chemo weekly in Boulder and last week it was so warm and sunny we went for a marathon walk after chemo and some Holiday shopping! I am serious when I say she was hard to keep up with! Yesterday we walked in Wild Basin in RMNP and even though it was very cold the trees sheltered us from any winds and it was very beautiful with a bit of fresh snow! Judy is also working from home again which really lifts her spirits as she loves her work! I just feel more great things are coming her way in 2010!! Happy New Year to everyone!! Patty S.

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Correction: TPN actually stands for 'total parenteral nutrition'.
-MH

Thanksgiving

Judy had a nice Thanksgiving with her boys at Biffs. She made such an amazing challa dressing, there were no leftovers. Judy has been doing well with her new PICC line, IV antibiotics and continued TPN (Total Protein Nutrition) at night. She's keeping up with her daily, soul-filling walks and uplifting phone calls she gets from you, her fans. Judy's next chemo treatment is this Monday, Nov. 30 so keep the love coming this week! Judy continues to gain strength and her lungs have responded so well. She is still on (some) oxygen up here in Estes Park. Again, she thanks you profusely for all the encouragment and well wishes.
-Margie

it's my birthday

'twas another celebration at BVH Foothills with Margie, Jude, Kathy, Jane and Pattie

Skinny What?

Jude is considering a new career in the Kitchen and cherishes her new guide and apron.

BVH slumber party

I crashed the overnight party at Jude's 5 star hotel room at Bouder Valley Hospital and was lucky to have my trusty iPhone to click some pics. Claudia Paterno and Lindsey Landers joined Jude in charades, Baileys Irish Cream milkshakes and laughter galore.