Brief Update

Sorry for the redundancy for you facebookers who already saw the 'lap dog' blocking my rays at the lake last week!!
Hello loved ones!! Not much new news - had final dose of 'bad chemo' Friday. Back yesterday for labwork - Dr. feared that my blood counts might drop, in which case I would've required an injection or possible transfusion. BUT, no fear - counts were fine!! So, on one of my feeling crummy days, I had to look presentable and drive to Cape (bummer, huh?) - while I waited for the results, grabbed a cup of soup from Panera headed to Arena Park (where I used to frequently enjoy lunch when I worked in Cape) -parked under a shade tree, sipped my soup and took a little nap:)

This go around, when I've not been too sure what to eat - have enjoyed chicken noodle soup and PB&J - what am I, 8 years old?!

Anyway, am feeling better today, rode with Glen in the way cool 70 Chevy Pickup (with Sam in the back, of course) to pick Matthew up from school and then went for a frozen Pepsi. Also drinking alot of soda these days. Have acquired more of a Sweet tooth all around, I'm sure by the end of this week, if not before, I'll be back down in the ice cream freezer - The Schwan man appreciates my 'new taste' - helped him with his 'ice cream promo' last week - when normally would've only ordered the usual pizzas, pretzels, and popcorn chicken:) -

Thank you all for continued concern - I so enjoy the cards and letters! A special thank you Wade for beautiful letter and the music compilation - I downloaded the tunes and added to my ipod today for Glen - he listens to it while he's mowing - Only after I turn it on, set it to shuffle, etc. - he is growing in technologic skill though - has even texted a few times!!!

Love to all - will keep in touch!!

I'll try to post a link here to a youtube video that my mother sent - Think you Dog Lovers will appreciate: it's over on the side bar... Toodles!

Good News

Hello Everyone! Had my third round of chemo last Friday - Over half way done with this treatment. Supposedly the weekly treatments will be much easier - Spent much time at the Seminary Picnic this weekend - so glad to see many of you there - so you could see first hand, that I am doing so good! I have been 'a little lazy' this week. Had to go to Cape Monday for a shot (give the bone marrow a little boost) - Thank you sista Shannon for the escort! Thought with the compazine I might be a little loopy to drive and I LOVED THE COMPANY!!! I slept most of Tuesday, ran the kids to appointments in Cape Wed - invited myself over to Dawn's wed nite for a long overdue visit LOVED IT!! and actually worked a whole day at the facility yesterday! I again, really cannot complain...no nausea, just tire easily and a little indigestion this time.
Have received more cards this week. I really appreciate them!!!! And with the current status of the Postal Service, Glen appreciates them too (LOL!!) Seriously, it's very comforting knowing that so many are concerned. Prayers, support, well wishes, are all good medicine without side effects!!
Oncologist Friday was very pleased with tumor response to chemo. He further explained that the cellular structure of the type of cancer I have - responds well to the treatments that are now available. He's confident that by the time I have surgery there'll be no sign of the disease. He also feels that as I'm doing so well with this chemo that the weekly treatments should be 'a breeze' (we'll see).
That doesn't mean you all can stop the prayers - I think everyone knows there's no guarantee when it comes to Cancer. I continue to feel very blessed, not only that the tumor is responding, but that I'm tolerating the treatments so well, for my beautiful family, especially Glen (I cannot adequately describe how terrific he is), and that I have all of you 'rooting for me'!!
Love to you all until next time!