QUILT PHOTO & CANCER UPDATE

Remember the "pink party"? Well Mary Woods finished the quilt for me and here is a photo of it. Isn't it beautiful? I feel special every time I look at it and I cuddle with it on the couch in the late evening (while the air conditioner is on, ha). Thanks to all who were involved in making the quilt or just coming to the party. It will be a constant reminder or how whatever challenges we face in life are easier to handle with the support of friends and family. Now on to a cancer update: Three weeks ago today I had my last chemo. Went to the cancer doctor yesterday and had blood work done and my blood counts are ALL normal! Woohoo! The doctor said that she has seen patients 6 months after the completion of chemo who still are not back to normal blood counts. I have been feeling much better and have more energy. Not quite enough to start riding my bike again, but enough to last through an entire day of work and a summer school class in the evenings. ( A few weeks ago I was having a "feeling down" day and decided that I needed something to focus on besides having cancer, surgery and radiation. So... I registered to take Intermediate Algebra at Pima for this summer school session. Tonight is my 4th night of class and so far, so good. I really like the teacher and the way he teaches. It is a 5 week course, M-Th 5:30 to 7:40 p.m. at the downtown campus. ) I will be having surgery on Friday, July 22nd. I am having a lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes. This is done as outpatient and hopefully I will be up and functioning within a few days after. I'm anxious to have it behind me! I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your love and support