My War With Cancer

On April 12, 2007 (at age 18), Nicholas Raitt was diagnosed with stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma - a very rare childhood cancer, located in his right sinus area. On April 15, 2008, he was confirmed to have no evidence of disease (NED). The cancer returned in his pancreas and he began his battle once again on April 15, 2009. On December 3rd, 2009, scans confirmed again NED but relapsed on August 18, 2010 in his abdominal cavity. On June 2, 2011, Nick earned his angel wings.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Party Picts

We had a lovely dinner celebration for Nick's birthday. Here are a few pictures:

The cake was specially ordered from Mrs. Backer's Pastry Shop. I placed the order for a cowboy theme and when they asked me how old the birthday boy was, I laughed as I said, "Twenty-one!"

Jerry (FG Denise's husband), Jennie, Denise, Dean (FG Jennie's husband) and Colin (our favorite cowboy from Moab)

Mom & Nick dig in!

Nick, Carly & Kelsey

Carly is the true party girl!

Lee, Lori, Denise, Kelsey, Jennie, Nick, Colin, Dean, Carly & Jerry, in front.

It's a good time when you know family and friends are one in the same. I love our family!

With loads of love,

Lori

3 comments:

Chris Ulvin said...: Dear Nick,
Way to "Cowboy Up". Keep the faith. Love, aunt Chris; January 18, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Anonymous said...: I love being in the family. Thank you we had such a wonderful time sharing Nick's 21st. GM Jennie xx; January 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Jay Paterson said...: Hey Skinny!
139 Pounds Huh?
Wanna borrow a leg?

Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to Yououououou
Happy Birthday you Skinny, Hat Wearing,Girl Thrilling, Kayak Beating, Horse Loving, Parachute Jumpin', Cancer Poundin', Cake Lovin', Hockey Nut Dude!!!
Happy Birthday to YOUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Love and Hugs from Everyone up North.
(did you get winded blowin' out all those candles???); January 19, 2010 at 3:31 PM