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18 years ago

I haven't been on much lately since I haven't felt well. I just wanted to update everyone.

Last Sunday my son's Tatum was hit by a car and she died immediately. She was Chad's dog, but quickly became mine too and we all loved her soooo much. We really miss her. Here's a picture that you've probably seen before of Tatum and I taken January '07.

Now for the good news:

Yesterday was my last day of chemo. So I no longer have to carry that bag everywhere I go!!!! That is such a relief! It was so heavy and I have lost so much weight, that it was a real burden. And tomorrow is my last day of radiation so no more daily trips to San Antonio! I am ready for my body to get back to a little bit of normal and for my appetite to get better. I weigh less than I did as a Senior in High School!

2. Jammer and I plan to get married this weekend. After 12 years of living together and being totally in love and dedicated to each other, we decided it was about time.

Thanks to all of you who have prayed, thought about me, and sent cards. It has meant so much to me.

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ont_gal
18 years ago
What fantastic news MaryAnn!

Its so nice to see 2 parts good versus 1 part bad for a change!!!!!!

Congratulations!
des_arc_ya_ya
18 years ago
Well, my gosh! (And they said you guys wouldn't last!!! LOL)

I know you're not supposed to congratulate the bride, just the groom, but what the heck!? Congratulations to both of you for bagging a winner in my book.

Glad that the treatments will be over. Best wishes and much love to you both.
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heather_on
18 years ago
I agree with all the others. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry about Tatum though.
glenda_al
18 years ago
MaryAnn, I'm so happy for you and Jammer! Delighted!
And
Smiling for you two!

Hugs and kisses,
Glenda
luckygardnr
18 years ago
Maryann, I'm so happy for you and Jammer. What a wonderful way to celebrate your return to good health!

I'm truly sorry about Tatum, but gratefully, he died quickly. Hugs to you all and best wishes for your wedding.

Laurel
wildchild
18 years ago
Oh Maryann I'm sorry for the loss of Tatum.

So happy for you and Jammer. Wonderful that the treatments are over. I am sending you best wishes for a long, healthy, happy life together.
Terri_PacNW
18 years ago
Sorry for the loss..But congratulations on everything else!
gardenspice
18 years ago
MaryAnn,
You sure know how to pack a lot into a post!

I am very sorry to hear about Tatum. It must be a relief to know that she did not suffer. I'm sure she is very much missed.

Wonderful about finishing BOTH the Chemo and the Rads. I prescribe a caloric celebratory meal and chocolate dessert!

You and Jammer have had quite a year! You have already lived the vows, so I see your point that you might as well make them official. :-) I'm wishing you a wonderful married life together.
All good things,
GardenSpice
Toni S
18 years ago
MaryAnn, I'm so happy your done with chemo and radiation and even more happy for your marriage this weekend! You two make a great couple and after all you two have been through, I'm pretty sure its love. lol!!

Tatum, what a sweetheart she had to have been, such a nice picture. Sorry to hear she died so suddenly.
vannie
18 years ago
Talk about a new lease on life! I am thrilled for you. This is such wonderful news. Congratulations and the very best wishes. You go, girl!
ntt_hou
18 years ago
Sorry for your lost but Congrats on your wedding! Best wishes for many years of Great Health!!!!
pattico_gw
18 years ago
Gee Maryann.....Leave it to you to kind of sneak news like that into another post...and only give us a week ....

I think you should hop a plane and go somewhere in the middle of the states and we could have a giant KT get together. Can you imagine all of us at your wedding......

Why,.... it would be the social wedding of the year.....LOL

I am happy for you...although some say...."what does a piece of paper mean..."....To me it means a lot...

With you two I don't think it will change a thing...the love and the commitment will always be the same for you...I'm sure...

Now sit back, gain a little weight (I could send you all you need and more for a wedding gift...hehe)
And grow old together...

Hug and kisses for you both...

And I'm sorry about your pet....good ones are hard to replace....If that's possible at all.

patti
czech_chick
18 years ago
All the best!

~ Carol ~
kacram
18 years ago
{{gwi:1569757}}

BEST WISHES!
Congratulations, that is WONDERFUL
!!!!!

I'm so very sorry for the loss of Tatum.
LorifromUtah
18 years ago
I am sorry about Tatum darlin but THRILLED with your other news. I'll bet you can't wait to get through the the doctor's and clinics, can you?

You're getting married!?
Congratuations.
I call dibs on being the maid of honor......
LOL

Lori
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18 years ago
MaryAnn,
I'm elated to hear your news about marriage and finishing chemo. So glad to hear you are doing well and looking towards the future. We may be a distance apart geographically, but I feel we really are at the kitchen table, sharing life.
All my best to you and yours for a wonderful wedding.
And, my condolences on the loss of a dear friend.
Peggy
evatx
18 years ago
Mary Ann, you've been on my mind all these long weeks of treatments. What great news that they're over!

And it's wonderful news that you and Jammer are getting married! Congratulations - it'll truly be a weekend to count your blessings.

And I'm so sorry about the loss of Tatum.
sheilajoyce_gw
18 years ago
Congratulations. Best wishes for a wonderful married life.
tannatonk23_fl_z9a
18 years ago
MaryAnn, I am so very sorry about Tatum. She's a beauty and I know how much it has to hurt.

But the rest of your news is FANTASTIC!!!!! I'm so glad you're done with the chemo and radiation. Hope you get stronger each day.

I'm sending you and Jammer the biggest and best wishes I can muster for your upcoming wedding! Big hugs to both of you. You two are made for each other and I couldn't be happier to hear this news.

Oh - and I have 20 pounds that I would be thrilled to send to you!!!!

((((MaryAnn & Jammer & Chad)))

~Betsy
mamatoad
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about the loss of your furryfriend! Tatum was a beautiful one! So glad the chemo is over and you can concentrate on gaining some weight and strength. Congratulations to you and Jammer! We definitely expect to see photos posted next week!!! Wishing both of you many more years of happiness together! You are remembered in my prayers. Bettye
nodakgal
18 years ago
Congratulations on the good stuff!!!! That is fantastic!!
Hugs for the other. I am so sorry you lost your pal, I know it hurts.
Nita__AZ
18 years ago
I am so sorry about Tatum, she was beautiful and will be missed alot I am sure.

Isn't it great that your chemo and radiation will be all over!!! I know you are relieved to have that behind you.

Well what do you know...you guys are finally going to tie the knott. I can't think of a better couple for it to happen to. You guys are great together. Many, many happy years together. Mike and I are happy for you.
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
18 years ago
Best Wishes to you and Congratulations to Jammer. How Wonderful.

I'm so thrilled for you to have the chemo and radiation all behind you. Now the only way to go is 'up'.

Sorry to hear of your loosing Tatum. What a fine looking doggie. Maybe it will help to let your fingers do the walking in finding a new furbaby on line that needs a loving home. I found my pup through petfinders.com.

Best of luck to you all.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Petfinders.com breeds
gramzeeinmd
18 years ago
I am so sorry to hear about Tatum, I do remember the pic of you and her. Here are some ((((HUGS)))) for you and your family.
Congratulations going your way for exciting weekend coming with Jammer. I did not realize that you and him were together that long.
Have a great time and do share some pics!!!
I know you must really be thrilled that your chemo and radation is over. I am sending you some prayers and special thoughts your way also.
I will continue to keep you on my prayer list.
Deb
linda_in_iowa
18 years ago
Congratulations to you and Jammer tying the knot.
I am so sad to hear about Tatum.
susanjf_gw
18 years ago
what can be a better than a wedding?
Kathsgrdn
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about your dog, but happy for you and Jammer getting married. Glad the chemo treatment is passed too and hope and pray it has worked!
marilyn_c
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about Tatum, Maryann, but so happy for you for the other good news. Here's wishing you a very long and happy life with Jammer, and never having to deal with cancer again.
kittiemom
18 years ago
So sorry to hear about Tatum.

The rest of your news is wonderful. Congratulations!!!
mcmann
18 years ago
You have given us wonderful news about the upcoming wedding and the end of treatment. I'm sorry about Tatum, from the photo you can see how beautiful she is and that she was much loved.
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about Tatum, MaryAnne. I'm sure you'll miss her for a very long time. What a beautiful dog.

Congrats on the wedding AND the end of the chemo! Wow, what a busy week you'll have. Love to you and Jammer!
vicki_lv_nv
18 years ago
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tatum.

Congratulations all around on the end of chemo...the end of radiation...and your upcoming wedding. You will be a beautiful bride!
bunny_lover
18 years ago
I am so sorry about Tatum.

Congrats on finishing chemo & radiation! And I never knew you two were not already married! DUH! Best Wishes!!!!!

We demand pictures!
lulie___wayne
18 years ago
You are a very pretty lady and Tatum was/is a beautiful dog. I'm so sorry that he is no longer with y'all.
That truly is wonderful news about your finishing radiation and chemo AND getting married.
I'm back around the table some again. Been pretty busy, but making time to reaquaint myself with you all.
Take care.
Lu
donna37
18 years ago
Everyone above has already said the things I would have said, congrats on the upcoming nuptials and (((Hugs))) for losing Tatum.
SadieSadie
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about Tatum. What a beautiful dog.

CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your treatments and your upcoming marriage. I wish you and Jammer many more HEALTHY years together.

Hugs,
SadieSadie
intherain
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about Tatum - such a beautiful dog!

Congratulations on finishing your chemo and radiation! My MIL finished hers 2 months ago and is glowing. Her hair is coming back and she feels really good.

Congrats on your upcoming marriage!

Sheryl
Pieonear
18 years ago
I'm so happy that you are finished with all the bad stuff and capping it off with a beautiful occasion of your marriage!

That's so sad about Tatum. Sometimes we wonder why.

Hugs,
Mammie
scottymam
18 years ago
Mary Ann,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Tatum, nothing can heal the hole they leave in your heart, someday perhaps you and Chad be ready for a new buddy. Hugs to all of you.

YEAHAW!!!! on the end of Chemo and Radiation, so glad that is over for you. Do you get to trash the last bag or however its delivered yourself? We could all do a happy dance with you at the appointed hour!

Congratulations to you and Jammer on your wedding. So happy for you both.
liz
18 years ago
Congrats to you and Jammer Mary Ann!!!...May you have many more happy years together!!!

I'm so sorry about Tatum...I know it must have been devastating to all of you...All of you are in my thoughts and prayers...these animals carve little niches in our hearts and that hole is hard to fill when they leave us...

Great news about the Chemo!!...Can we have a burn party for that bag? What did you end up keeping it in? I know you must be thrilled for that to be over and I pray this awful part of your life is well behind you!
wanda_va
18 years ago
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I am so happy for you and wish you all the best. And how wonderful that you are finished with the chemo. Sorry about Tatum.
tami_ohio
18 years ago
Add my name to all of the above posts!

Tami
Granlan_TX
18 years ago
Awwww, Mary Ann, that Tatum was a beauty and my heart hurts for you, Chad and the family. :(

Now, excuse me if I shout YIPPEE--FREEDOM! I do know that freedom and it's the greatest feeling, isn't it? You've been in my thoughts daily.

And another excited shout of CONGRATS, Jammer and Mary Ann on your marriage! This is truly very good news and I'm soooo happy for you both! :)

Granlan Hugs
JoanMN
18 years ago
I'm sorry about the dog, MaryAnn. but a huge congrats on the wedding (I always thought you WERE married!).
JoanMN/FL
Cherryfizz
18 years ago
Congratulations MaryAnn and Jammer and I am so happy your chemo and radiation treatments are coming to an end.

Sorry for the loss of Tatum. She was a beautiful dog.

Anne
caroline94535
18 years ago
I'm so sorry about your beautiful dog. I know your heart's broken.

As for the Good News...Wow! and double Wow!!! Now tell us about the wedding plans and celebration!
mikka_north
18 years ago
Sorry about Tatum.

WOW and CONGRATULATIONS to everything else! Rollercoaster, whirlwind of events!

All the Best this weekend and in your life together!
Cheers!

Rosie
nicki_in_niles
18 years ago
I'm sooo sorry to hear about the puppy dog!

But, I'm soooo happy to hear that your chemo is done... AND YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!!!

CONGRATS!!!!
gazania_gw
18 years ago
Maryann, so sorry to hear about Tatum. Such a hard way to loose a beloved pet.

And so happy to know that you are free of the miseries caused by the chemo and that daily trip for radation. I am sending my bestest wishes for a speedy return to feeling normal again. Also sending best wishes for a long and happy life with Jammer. He is a keeper, as are you.

Happy Wedding Day!
maryanntx
Original Author
18 years ago
Thank you all so much for the kind words!
For those of you who thought Jammer and I were already married....well, we were in heart. Now we are just doing the legal stuff.

I have felt guilty ever since I made this post because I felt I didn't say enough about Tatum. It's just so hard to say how much she meant to all of us and how much we miss her. I have told stories here about her. She kind of reminded me of Marley in the book Marley and Me. She was soooo hyper and soooo big! She broke two of my toes on two different occasions just because she was running around me and I was barefooted. I quickly learned to always have something on my feet when around her! And when I took her on the leash, LOL, was like seeing a cartoon. Tatum trying to run and me being dragged behind! We didn't even use a typical leash, we used a horse lead rope. LOL She loved socks and we had to make sure none were laying around if she was in the room. One time she grabbed a thin black sock and then making sure she was just beyond my reach, she stared deep into my eyes and proceeded to swallow the sock. I could tell she felt so satisfied to do that. Anyway, she has left a big hole in our lives, but we have some great memories.

As far as the wedding plans....we are getting married tomorrow in our church. Just Jammer, me and the preacher. I am still not feeling well and don't feel like being around people.

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