Grammie, Exist, and The Bird.
Updates.
First off, my Grammie is a fighter. It turns out that a very large tumor was found but her medical team has decided to operate. I'm not sure exactly how big the cancer is, but the term "bowling ball" was offered up. The fact that she's still puttering around is a testament to how truly amazing my grandmother is. So in a few days she will have this tumor and one and a half of her kidneys removed. The surgery is long and complicated and requires some serious recovery time, but my grandmother is ready to fight. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers. Please keep my Grammie in your thoughts. This woman means the world to my family. We love her very much
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I wish I had more time to update SUM but good ol' Life is keeping me very busy as of late. Life and that freaking magazine. That brings me to: the August issue of Exist Magazine.
You may notice that the webzine looks a little (read: completely revamped) different these days. That's because Chris and I have had the pleasure of working with Alexis Gallisa of BlueTickDig on the new layout for Exist. Basically, Alexis saved me from burning in the firey hell of CSS. Take a spin through the designs on his website and appreciate that true talent is out there. And, thankfully, his talent stopped by Exist for a spell. Chris and I extend our biggest thanks possible to Alexis for all of his help. In the meantime, be sure to check out the new issue of Exist Magazine - Now With More Wholegrain Oats. Let us know what you think of the new look.
What else? I had myself a rockin' Larry Bird 33 mg/dl at the gym last night. I blame the fact that I bolused and ate before going to the gym as the trigger for this low. Strange, though. I was on the treadmill. I did a quick and covert finger stick. Result flashed up as "33 mg/dl" and for a second I was all cocky about it. "Yeah," said Insane Mental Kerri. "That's Larry Bird right there." Then I became sort of dizzy, turned off the treadmill and chugged my juice.
Coming soon: Paper Cranes do not treat low bloodsugars.
Comments
I'll be keeping your Grammie in my thoughts.
And I'll check out Exist... but right now it's half past midnight where I am and I have to hit the hay!
Posted by: Caro | August 1, 2006 06:33 PM
I too will keep your Grammie in my thoughts.
And we don't like THOSE Larry Birds... especially at the gym.
Posted by: Scott K. Johnson | August 1, 2006 06:45 PM
first of all, of course, good thoughts for your Grammie.
secondly, much better layout for the mag for this Firefox viewer.
:)
Posted by: Rachel | August 1, 2006 10:33 PM
Keep punchin' Grammie!
Exist looks beautiful, and I look forward to reading several of the articles. Way to go! (and sorry 'bout your gym-low).
Posted by: Kevin | August 2, 2006 09:18 AM
You - and your amazing grandmother - are in our thoughts. Here's hoping she comes out just as strong as ever.
Posted by: Nicole | August 2, 2006 09:51 AM
Best wishes to Gram, to Exist, and everything else!
Posted by: Lyrehca | August 2, 2006 11:46 AM
Prayers and white light for Grammie FOR SURE!
I would go read the new issue right now, but the "Waking Up Asleep" blurb reminds me that I have to be up and functional in about 6.5 hours. Night-night.
Posted by: Kim | August 2, 2006 11:08 PM
I'll be keeping your Grammie in my thoughts, Kerri. You and your family, too.
Posted by: julia | August 3, 2006 02:00 PM
I hope your grandma's surgery goes well-your in my thoughts..
Exist looks GREAT.
Posted by: type1emt | August 3, 2006 04:24 PM
I will be keeping your Grammie and your family in my thoughts and prayers every day. Take care Kerri and know that your "cyber" friends are with you always. {{{HUGS}}} to you.
Posted by: Cin | August 3, 2006 08:36 PM