Our summer vacation is over and we are back in school. We are all settling back into our daily routines, Luke is enjoying 4th grade and we are very excited for a great year at Redeemer. We ended our summer with the Switzers as always we enjoy their visit to Florida and wish they were more frequent. We also have a new addition to our family, Teddi arrived via N.C. with Bonner and Kara Herring, two dear friends of ours, a few weeks ago. Luke had mentioned to Bonner that he has always wanted a yorkie puppy so Bonner quickly put the wheels in motion he contacted a close friend of his and pretty soon Teddi was born and on her way to Florida. We are all enjoying her and grateful to our friends for making it happen.
I am doing very well still have some pain but nothing I cannot manage and my energy level is good. I don't believe it will ever be what it used to but I am pleased with my progress. Chemotherapy is going well it is amazing how routine it has become. I am often asked about my prognosis or what my blood tests and scans are showing and to be honest I have not had any since I was released from the hospital. I have settled into this weekly chemotherapy routine and find myself not wanting to know anything I am finally feeling better and don't know if I can handle any bad news. As you all know I try to be as strong and positive as I can and when you are faced with some real results sometimes that attitude is hard to maintain. I want to just base my progress on how I am feeling and since I continue to improve I have not pressed for further testing. When I spoke with my oncologist last he said it can take as many as 8 treatments to see results so I would imagine it is getting about time for some scans. I am more anxious about it now than ever in light of my recent struggles but I will put all my efforts into thinking positive and celebrate when they are promising.
I will continue to marvel in the strength of prayer, friendship and my good fortune to be surrounded by the love of my family and friends.
