My brother Rene gave me two wonderful news today!
One: that he had found this photo from when I was very little. I only had a single photo of myself from my childhood so now there are two. Yay!!
And the second news is really important:
My brother Rene is currently cancer-free!!!!!!!!!!!
He went through a huge series of tests last week in order to find out the state of his cancer. Today nobody could believe the results. There is no cancer anywhere in his body right now. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???
His health is still delicate because the 30 sessions of radiation were intense plus one of his lungs is not functioning well, but he's slowly recovering.
He needs to go back to see the Doctor in 6 months to repeat the tests. Today is a day of celebration for our whole family!
I just had to share this with you!!!!
I knew it!
I knew that after a crazy year good things were going to start happening!!!!
Love!
Elsita :)
feliz navidad a ti y a tu familia. como me encantan las buenas noticias. mejor que cualquier regalo.
Posted by: ivonne | December 21, 2010 at 05:57 PM
What a darling picture of you both! And cold there be a better Holiday gift for your family than your brother being cancer free?!I think not:) Wishing you all a wonderful season and sending well wishes your brothers way~
Posted by: Christine | December 21, 2010 at 05:57 PM
YAAAAAAY! Elsita, that's fantastic news, I'm sooooo please for you and your family. I hope Rene goes from strength to strength with the amazing, loving support of his family! :0)
Big hugs to you all, xxxx
Posted by: Lois Collins | December 21, 2010 at 06:03 PM
congratulations!!!!!
Posted by: rowena | December 21, 2010 at 06:09 PM
So happy for you and your family. may the miracle continue through 2011.....
Posted by: GB | December 21, 2010 at 06:29 PM
That is wonderful news, Elsita! Wishing Rene, you and your family continued health & happiness for 2011 and beyond... :)
Posted by: Jennifer Cook | December 21, 2010 at 06:31 PM
Outstanding news! I am delighted for all of you - especially your brother! What a wonderful holiday miracle! Here is to a great year in 2011!
Posted by: Donna | December 21, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Hooray, hooray for two beautiful Christmas presents!
Posted by: Melissa Crowe | December 21, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Wonderful news about your brother! And you were totally adorable as a little one!
Posted by: Kat | December 21, 2010 at 08:44 PM
I am so happy to hear that!! What wonderful and miraculous news!! I'm glad you have another photo of yourself! It's very cute ;o)
Posted by: Wanett | December 21, 2010 at 09:05 PM
This is fantastic news, the best christmas family gift one can think of. On top of that you got back this cute little picture. A small treasure rediscovered.
Elsita, have a blessed christmas with all your loved ones and a start of 2011 you will never forget.
xoxo e.
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 21, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Wonderful, wonderful news! I wish you and your family all the best things for the new year too!
Posted by: Rodi | December 21, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Fantastic news!! I was ear to ear smiling when I read your post!! Yay for Rene!!!!
And you were an adorable little girl :)
Veronika
Posted by: Veronika | December 22, 2010 at 01:55 AM
Perfect news for Christmas!!! Your family deserves all good things in 2011! And you are adorable... your kids look just like you! Sending a big hug!
Posted by: Bethany Hissong | December 22, 2010 at 04:42 AM
Wonderful news for your family! I hope the news will be as good for the next set of tests too.
Posted by: Lindsay | December 22, 2010 at 04:45 AM
i am thanking the heavens and each and every lucky star
this is such amazing news.
thank you for sharing it my friend
a sky filled with love is covering you and your family.
margie
Posted by: margie oomen | December 22, 2010 at 04:45 AM
I'm so happy for you, Elsa! :)
Posted by: Lilly | December 22, 2010 at 05:31 AM
Great news indeed! i'm so happy for you, Elsa! Congratulations to your brother who were so brave and beat the cancer! :D Warm hugs from Brasil to you and your family ( and thanks for sharing so many amazing things with us, i love to come here :)
Posted by: Glaucia | December 22, 2010 at 05:48 AM
That's wonderful! Yay for Rene!
Posted by: Ione | December 22, 2010 at 06:15 AM
Really Happy for you and your family! Best Wishes!
Posted by: Bluescocuyo (Laura) | December 22, 2010 at 07:06 AM
Buenisimas noticias. Mucha buena salud y felicidades para él, para ti, y para toda tu familia en el nuevo año!!
Posted by: Dyango Chavez | December 22, 2010 at 07:22 AM
That's fantastic! Your positive energy and outlook is a huge source of inspiration to me. I cant' thank you enough, but I wanted to let you know.
Posted by: Teri | December 22, 2010 at 07:26 AM
I'm crying, but I'm really, really, really happy!!! This is the best news ever; and just in time for Christmas.
ps: you were totally adorable as a child which isn't terribly surprising given how entirely adorable you are now.
Posted by: Pam V. | December 22, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news! Your strength and persistence in finding the silver lining in every black cloud is truly an inspiration to us all. Wishing you and your entire family continued good health and happiness.
Posted by: Sara | December 22, 2010 at 07:58 AM
How fabulous!!! What a perfect Christmas gift to have your brother doing so well!! Can't get over how much your daughter looks like you!!
Posted by: Barbara | December 22, 2010 at 07:59 AM
this is great news!!! so happy for your brother and your family. GOD is awesome! hoping and praying he grows stronger and healthier by the minute. what a great christmas present to you all!
thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: mariella :) | December 22, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Way to go, Rene!!! This news is so wonderful that I am crying some happy-relief tears along with your family! Hooray for good news! Hooray for 2011!
Posted by: Maiz | December 22, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Ooooh - what a beautiful picture and what wonderful news. This will be a special Christmas for your family with much to celebrate. I'm so happy for you, Elsita!
Posted by: Gayle | December 22, 2010 at 11:24 AM
I'm so happy for you and your family; HOORAY! And I love the photo of you and your brother together; what a treasure!
Posted by: Colleen (bcharmer) | December 22, 2010 at 12:41 PM
What fantastic news!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | December 22, 2010 at 03:53 PM
Love to hear this good news, am very happy for you and your family. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Posted by: Tammy | December 22, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Felicidades!!!!! I can't even imagine the happiness you are feeling now, knowing that your brother is on his way to a speedy and healthy recovery!
And, Natalie is your mini-me!!!!!!! Such sweet smiles you have!!!
Posted by: Lucia | December 23, 2010 at 08:56 AM
Que buen regalo, que tu hermano haya combatido la enfermedad. Me alegro mucho, un abrazo. Feliz Navidad!!
Posted by: Ana Gonzalez | December 23, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Hooray! What great news right before Christmas! And you couldn't be cuter in that photo. Your smile hasn't changed a bit:)
Posted by: Mary | December 23, 2010 at 09:51 PM
that is amazing!!! and such wonderful news...love the family photo too, you are both adorable!!
Posted by: anastasia | December 23, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Elsita,
That is a beautiful picture of little girl you and I am so happy for rene and for you! Your strength and positive attitude are a incredible inspiration for me. I wish you and your family all the happiest holiday and a happy, healthy new year.
Xo
Mari
Posted by: Mari | December 24, 2010 at 06:54 PM
What wonderful news for your brother and your family! Long may his good health continue!
Posted by: Diane | December 25, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Thank you for sharing this blessed news of your brother Renee, dear Elsita. How I admire his courage and strength of spirit! Love and prayers--Betty
Posted by: Betty | December 26, 2010 at 08:37 AM
Hallelujah Paise the LORD! That is music to my ears about your brother!!!
So happy that you got another photo of yourself when you were a child!
I will continue to keep Rene in my thoughts and prayers!!!
GOD BLESS RENE's HEALTH IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!!!
Posted by: Flassie | December 28, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Oh my gosh, Elsa!!! What amazing news!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you and your family. jan
Posted by: Snippety Gibbet | December 28, 2010 at 05:12 PM
Oh, Elsita! Wonderful news! I'm so happy for you and your family...
xo
Posted by: kirsten | December 29, 2010 at 03:39 PM
HOW WONDERFUL!!!!
Posted by: cindyjerrell | December 29, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you both! What wonderful beautiful perfect news! (I know how scary it is to have a loved one with cancer.)
Posted by: Victoria | January 04, 2011 at 12:09 PM
the first was crying because you're not, the second laughing because meet you, third smiling tears because can't have you.
Posted by: hollister clothing | May 13, 2011 at 12:15 AM
It's one I'll remember. It's so inspiring and gives me a new perspective on challenges in life. I will especially remember this line, "As long as I wake up to a new day every morning, no matter what the circumstances are, I am always sure that everything will be alright." Thank you for being so willing to share.
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