Happy "Second" Birthday (to Me) and an Announcement

self ^ | August 19, 2003 | Joe Vitale

[MrConfettiMan]

Today is an exciting one for me, so I just thought I'd toot my own horn for a minute and let everyone know today is my second birthday. Two years ago this morning I woke up with limbs a'twitchin' and within five hours was informed I had a brain tumor. *shudder* The event pretty much set my life clock back to zero, which is why I refer to the day as my “second” birthday. At the time, I never thought I'd live two years but here I am still living, breathing and enjoying life. Isn't it great to be alive? (That's rhetorical, as I simply assume the answer is yes. :)

To those of you who didn't know this about me, feel free to browse the original prayer thread (Prayers Requested for MrConfettiMan and His Family) and/or visit the source URL noted above where I've been keeping an online log of my journey since it began. I'd like to thank FReepers for all their prayers and good thoughts during the past two years on behalf of my family and me. You have no idea how much they've meant to me.

I don't care to spend too much time boring you with a medical update but suffice it to say by the grace of God my MRIs continue to be stable. My next MRI is in October and if that one remains like all the rest the brain tumor experts at Duke will recommend I extend my MRI schedule from every four months to every six months (the majority of BT survivors never go beyond six months between MRIs and I don't intend to either). Unfortunately, my seizures (slight finger twitches and numbness in my foot) continue to occur every week and a half to two weeks so I don't allow myself to get behind the wheel of a vehicle (it's been well over a year since I've driven - *sigh*).

The Announcement
I'm very happy and excited to announce that I'm going to be a first-time daddy come November! MrsConfettiMan is five months pregnant. Her due date is November 12th (one day before her birthday). Another freeper is on the way!

[Angelwood]

Such happy news! Congratulations to you and MrsConfettiMan -- a new little freeper on the way (BabyConfettiMan?)!

I'll look for your announcement thread in November -- we have lots of freeper birthdays then, including SuzanneC, YaYa123 and myself and Laura Bush also was born in November.

Congratulations again! Hugs!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Wonderful announcement, Joe! Makes my day.

God bless and congrats on the little *Confetti*. : )

[Coop]

Fantastic news times two! Not only will this baby be blessed with loving parents, but also with parents that truly appreciate the gift of life. Best wishes to you all!

[mombonn]

Wonderful news, Daddy! Happy second birthday to you, MCM. God is good!

[JustAmy]

Congratulations on both events ....... your second birthday and the soon to be birth of your first child!! What exciting news!
My prayers are continuing for you and your family.

[Diver Dave]

I love hearing great news like this, Joe.

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Confetti.

If I had some confetti, I'd toss it in the air. :)

[Seeking the truth]

I'm very happy and excited to announce that I'm going to be a first-time daddy come November! MrsConfettiMan is five months pregnant. Her due date is November 12th (one day before her birthday). Another freeper is on the way!

Darn you, Joe....you just gave me goose bumps again!

That guy upstairs works in the most frustrating and wondrous way, doesn't he?

Happy Birthday!

[JustAmy]

LBGA is in my prayers. I'm praying for God to restore her health and to be with her and her family during this time.

[Alamo-Girl]

Congratulations and congratulations! Praise God!!!

[BARLF]

Wonderful news, both on your health and baby on the way!

God Bless

[truthkeeper]

Happy "birthday," Mr. C, and on your wonderful news! FWIW, today is also my sister's birthday and November 12th is my brother's. A good omen for sure. (Of course, today is also Bill Clinton and Tipper Gore's birthday, but well...we won't go there.)

May you enjoy many, many more happy years. I'm sure you'll be a great dad, and I'll keep you in my prayers.

[AppyPappy]

I'm very happy and excited to announce that I'm going to be a first-time daddy come November! MrsConfettiMan is five months pregnant. Her due date is November 12th (one day before her birthday). Another freeper is on the way!

ATTABOY LUTHER!!!

I know what you guys have been doing :)

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Another voter for the 2022 election year cycle! Way to go, Joe!

[BlessedBeGod]

I don't care to spend too much time boring you with a medical update but suffice it to say by the grace of God my MRIs continue to be stable.

I'm very happy and excited to announce that I'm going to be a first-time daddy come November! MrsConfettiMan is five months pregnant. Her due date is November 12th (one day before her birthday).

I'm so happy for you! What wonderful news!

[AGreatPer]

I refer to the day as my “second” birthday
I'm going to be a first-time daddy

Congratulations Joe. Wooooooohhooo, a twofer. Actually it is a threeper considering you recently moved. Lots of good stuff happening.

Congratulate the wife. Now we know what you were doing during those heavy snow falls.

Wonderful, wonderful news. That you God.

[mykdsmom]

Happy Second Birthday for you MCM and a HUGE CONGRATS!!!!! on your new baby to be. I'm so happy for both of you.

The whole gang here in NC would love to get togther with you when you swing through our neck of the woods again.

Let us know and we'll set something up.

MKM

[freedom4ever]

Good to hear about your "birthday" and the new arrival. Congratulations!!

[Explorer89]

Wow, I'm the first ping! I feel so honored.

Joe, may God continue to bless and keep your family in the palm of his hand. When you look into that baby's eyes for the first time, you will feel a glimpse of the love that God our Father feels for each of us.

[dansangel]

**Wonderful** news, ((((((MCM))))))) - both on your health and on your precious child on the way. Congratulations!

I am a firm believer in the power of Freeper prayer. Because of that, I thank you so very much for the link to LBGA's prayer thread.

I will give an update on LBGA's condition on that thread soon, but for now I am happy to report that she is home and resting comfortably.

Thank you Dear Father for the prayers that You listen to and the requests that you so lovingly grant. We turn to You in our time of need. So also must we remember to thank You, Lord, when You so kindly grant what we ask for.

We pray this in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

[basil]

Congratulations! Your news has made my day!

Prayers for a safe delivery of a healthy child!

Also, congratulations on making your "second birthday". You continue to be in my prayers.