MORE THAN HALF WAY THROUGH CHEMO!!!

I was not able to have chemo last week because my white blood cell count was too low so I had to take a week off. I was disappointed because that puts me a week behind, but on the up side, I was less tired last week. My while blood cell count was back up yesterday and so I had chemo. I am now more than 1/2 way through the chemo. I've had 9 treatments and 7 more to go!! Now to back up to Mother's Day Weekend. All my sons, daughter-in-law and grandsons were here for the the Mother's Day weekend to celebrate Mother's Day and my 55th Birthday which was the day after Mother's Day. I did not know that Evan was going to be here from California and so I was totally surprised when he walked in Friday night. We all had a great time being together and eating some of our favorites, german pancakes with peaches, Gregg's tacos, steak cooked on the grill, etc. (and I did not cook any of it) It makes me really happy to have everyone together and it was really quiet when they all left Sunday evening. I am so blessed. This breast cancer and the treatment requred for it is not a road block, but just a speed bump. (saying from a cup my sister gave me). Thank you all for your love and support.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

Had chemo this morning - that was treatment number 8 - 8 more to go! I have not gotten sick from this 2nd drug, just tired. I really miss taking classes at Pima College and stretching my brain. I've missed one sememster and will miss one more, but I guess doing what is necessary to be alive to take more classes is a worthwhile endeavor! Ha I've been feeling a little down this past week and tell myself that others haven't done as well as me on treatment and I have so much to be thankful for but heck, all the side effects can be annoying - bad taste in mouth and all food tasting bad, little sores on arms, rash on hands, bottom of feet peeling, very irritated eyes, can cause one to be a little down and that's alright? Isn't it? Love to you all