For the record, FarrahSophia says she will no longer respond to "Funny," "Funnykins," or any short forms of FarrahSophia (i.e., Fia, Sophia, Farrah). From now on, FarrahSophia only wants to be called "FarrahSophia" or "Funkins" (her own invention). I'm not sure how she came up with Funkins, but it sounds like a keeper to me.
Sarah
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Some people really are cute when they're upset
At 8:20 pm tonight, it was past FarrahSophia's bedtime, and she still wasn't quite dressed for the night. I asked her to dress quickly. She responded defiantly, "Well, I can't do such a rapid mission."
She then noticed that one of her bags had been moved from the side of her chair to behind it. Quite perturbed, she demanded, "Hey, who put my bag 14 miles from my foot?" I buried my face in her pillow to hide my smile. How come she's got to be so cute when she's upset?
Sarah
She then noticed that one of her bags had been moved from the side of her chair to behind it. Quite perturbed, she demanded, "Hey, who put my bag 14 miles from my foot?" I buried my face in her pillow to hide my smile. How come she's got to be so cute when she's upset?
Sarah
Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Camping
We took FarrahSophia camping this weekend. On Sunday morning we were starting to pack up our stuff to leave the campsite. Sarah mentioned something about gathering up the stakes for the tent. I replied that I had all the stakes already. FarrahSophia got upset and said, "I want something to eat too." After a moment of confusion we realized she thought we were taking about steaks! FarrahSophia must have thought we were the biggest party poopers, especially since she loves eating steak. What a treat that would have been, breakfast steaks at the campfire. Yum.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Time to Refocus on the "Funny" Things in Life
Thuan created this blog in 2005 to chronical FarrahSophia's life. We never used it for that purpose. Instead, it became a blog of our cancer experience. Now, one year, four months, and six days after my diagnosis with leukemia, I feel like cancer is a thing of the past, a memorable chapter of my life that has concluded (thanks to the huge amount of love and support our family received). I want to turn this blog back to its original purpose, a celebration of FarrahSophia's life.
FarrahSophia has been nicknamed "Funny" since she was a baby because she has always found ways to make us laugh. Recently, this little entertainer has been cracking us up with her cute quotes. Below are just a few of her recent quotes that have pulled at our heart strings.
1) I told FarrahSophia that I wanted to put her funny quotes online. Her face quickly transformed from a smile into a look of horror. "No, mama! You can't put my clothes online. They belong in my bedroom."
2) Today as FarrahSophia and Thuan headed out the door, I gave them a squeeze and asked FS if I could keep her forever. She replied: "Yes. When I deliver mail [she wants to be a mail lady when she grows up], can you spot the babies [she plans to have lots of babies but never get married]?" We need to get her to sign a contract for this arrangement now.
3) Earlier this morning, FS was putting/ pulling my short hair into a ponytail. I squealed each time my head got yanked. FS apologized: "Sorry, but I'm trying to hurt you."
4) A week ago, I played hopscotch with FS at a friend's birthday party. FS was not pleased with the way I hopped to the chalk and then back. I explained to her that was how I played when I was growing up. She responded: "Mama, we're in America now. We need to play the American game."
She is definitely a keeper.
Love,
Sarah
FarrahSophia has been nicknamed "Funny" since she was a baby because she has always found ways to make us laugh. Recently, this little entertainer has been cracking us up with her cute quotes. Below are just a few of her recent quotes that have pulled at our heart strings.
1) I told FarrahSophia that I wanted to put her funny quotes online. Her face quickly transformed from a smile into a look of horror. "No, mama! You can't put my clothes online. They belong in my bedroom."
2) Today as FarrahSophia and Thuan headed out the door, I gave them a squeeze and asked FS if I could keep her forever. She replied: "Yes. When I deliver mail [she wants to be a mail lady when she grows up], can you spot the babies [she plans to have lots of babies but never get married]?" We need to get her to sign a contract for this arrangement now.
3) Earlier this morning, FS was putting/ pulling my short hair into a ponytail. I squealed each time my head got yanked. FS apologized: "Sorry, but I'm trying to hurt you."
4) A week ago, I played hopscotch with FS at a friend's birthday party. FS was not pleased with the way I hopped to the chalk and then back. I explained to her that was how I played when I was growing up. She responded: "Mama, we're in America now. We need to play the American game."
She is definitely a keeper.
Love,
Sarah
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Over One Full Year in the Clear
Last night my oncologist e-mailed me to inform me that I still have 100%, pure man blood. Having male blood means I have my brother Paul's blood, no trace of my old blood. This final result from a bone marrow biopsy performed last month confirms that my April 15, 2008 bone marrow transplant worked perfectly. Sigh.
A few hours before we heard the good news, we had been celebrating the completion of law school, a major family achievement since Thuan & FS had supported me every step of the way, with dinner at a restaurant at the top of Union Station. FarrahSophia remarked that the curvy ceiling looked like a rainbow. Thuan said, "Look, we're at the end of the rainbow." I noted, "No. We are just at the beginning." I feel like so much good stuff is yet to come.
Love,
Sarah
A few hours before we heard the good news, we had been celebrating the completion of law school, a major family achievement since Thuan & FS had supported me every step of the way, with dinner at a restaurant at the top of Union Station. FarrahSophia remarked that the curvy ceiling looked like a rainbow. Thuan said, "Look, we're at the end of the rainbow." I noted, "No. We are just at the beginning." I feel like so much good stuff is yet to come.
Love,
Sarah
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Running Around with Mickey Mouse
Exactly one year ago today (to the hour), a doctor looked me in the eye and told me I had acute myeloid leukemia, one of the hardest blood cancers to cure. Beyond my amazement at my body's recovery, what I find incredible is that my life has now taken on greater meaning. Thanks to the generosity of others, I was able to raise $5,802 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, money that will save lives.
On January 10th, I completed the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, my first endurance event, for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The run was one of my best moments of life (FarrahSophia's birth and my wedding to Thuan still top the list). I've never felt so totally alive; I knew my run would improve things a little for the next person who gets that scary cancer diagnosis.
The race was like a dream. At 4 am I stood near the starting point, watching the huge, golden, full moon set on the dark horizon and feeling the excited energy of my fellow runners. Fireworks went off with true Disney style to mark the start of the race. We ran through the Magical Kingdom, passing cowboys, princesses, and a castle as onlookers cheered us on. I had planned to run/walk or perhaps just walk the whole way, but my excitement and the cool morning air got my feet running and once they started, I couldn't stop. I came in 3,819th place out of 12,433 runners and 1,508 out of 7,178 female runners. I averaged about 10 minutes per mile, totaling 2 hours, 15 minutes, 54 seconds.
Without the support of many angels, this would never have been possible. My heart warms when I think of all the kindness and generosity I have experienced while raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thank you for making the dream of finding a cure for cancer closer to reality.
Love,
Sarah
On January 10th, I completed the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, my first endurance event, for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The run was one of my best moments of life (FarrahSophia's birth and my wedding to Thuan still top the list). I've never felt so totally alive; I knew my run would improve things a little for the next person who gets that scary cancer diagnosis.
The race was like a dream. At 4 am I stood near the starting point, watching the huge, golden, full moon set on the dark horizon and feeling the excited energy of my fellow runners. Fireworks went off with true Disney style to mark the start of the race. We ran through the Magical Kingdom, passing cowboys, princesses, and a castle as onlookers cheered us on. I had planned to run/walk or perhaps just walk the whole way, but my excitement and the cool morning air got my feet running and once they started, I couldn't stop. I came in 3,819th place out of 12,433 runners and 1,508 out of 7,178 female runners. I averaged about 10 minutes per mile, totaling 2 hours, 15 minutes, 54 seconds.
Without the support of many angels, this would never have been possible. My heart warms when I think of all the kindness and generosity I have experienced while raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thank you for making the dream of finding a cure for cancer closer to reality.
Love,
Sarah
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