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Let me start off by saying this was a wonderful birthday celebration and I think its finally all over.

Well...almost...it will be when I get to use the pedicure gift certificate.

Tina and Marion and I went to Belterra..the casino..last week and had a great time. Believe it or not, I came back with money in my pocket! We stayed the night, enjoyed the buffet and the slots...room service and the slots, a little sleep and the slots....all thanks to the generosity of some of my kids.

Mickie's husband will be driving down from PA on Wednesday to spend a couple of days...whatta guy...my favorite son in law. He will be bringing young Max with him and they will stay a couple of days...I'm looking forward to that.

Then on Friday, I'm hoping to see Netta and another friend who plan to meet here on the hill. I won't mention the friend's name til I have her permission but let me say I am really looking forward to seeing her face to face.

I went in today for my first chemo treatment. At first they told me they wouldn't do it because there's some kind of problem with my platelets.

After a little conversation and maybe just a little attitude from me, they decided to give me a lower dose..half a treatment.

Half is better than none! So..they did it...took a couple of hours to complete and I was on my way home.

The total count of needle sticks was 4...one for the chemo and 3 for testing...but the nurse...Donna..was very good at her job and I walked out with only one tiny little black and blue mark.

My next appointment will be 7/24 when we will get test results and decide on the schedule for the rest of the chemo. I have no idea yet how many treatments will be involved but that's okay. We'll do whatever it takes.

I feel pretty good...no nausea or vomiting so far, but I am very tired. A little nap will take care of that. I plan to be in good shape when the laugh fest begins on Friday.

I want to thank you all for your good wishes, your prayers and your smiles. I cannot tell you how much your support means to me. I couldn't do it without you!

huggers and smackers to all of you...I love you.

oxoxoxox

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Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (5) "In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." Kahlil Gibran		2007-07-10 3:28 PM A big Siiiiiigh of relief!....ahhhhh. Let me start off by saying this was a wonderful birthday celebration and I think its finally all over. Well...almost...it will be when I get to use the pedicure gift certificate. Tina and Marion and I went to Belterra..the casino..last week and had a great time. Believe it or not, I came back with money in my pocket! We stayed the night, enjoyed the buffet and the slots...room service and the slots, a little sleep and the slots....all thanks to the generosity of some of my kids. Mickie's husband will be driving down from PA on Wednesday to spend a couple of days...whatta guy...my favorite son in law. He will be bringing young Max with him and they will stay a couple of days...I'm looking forward to that. Then on Friday, I'm hoping to see Netta and another friend who plan to meet here on the hill. I won't mention the friend's name til I have her permission but let me say I am really looking forward to seeing her face to face. I went in today for my first chemo treatment. At first they told me they wouldn't do it because there's some kind of problem with my platelets. After a little conversation and maybe just a little attitude from me, they decided to give me a lower dose..half a treatment. Half is better than none! So..they did it...took a couple of hours to complete and I was on my way home. The total count of needle sticks was 4...one for the chemo and 3 for testing...but the nurse...Donna..was very good at her job and I walked out with only one tiny little black and blue mark. My next appointment will be 7/24 when we will get test results and decide on the schedule for the rest of the chemo. I have no idea yet how many treatments will be involved but that's okay. We'll do whatever it takes. I feel pretty good...no nausea or vomiting so far, but I am very tired. A little nap will take care of that. I plan to be in good shape when the laugh fest begins on Friday. I want to thank you all for your good wishes, your prayers and your smiles. I cannot tell you how much your support means to me. I couldn't do it without you! huggers and smackers to all of you...I love you. oxoxoxox Read/Post Comments (5) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top