Timing

No chemo today.  I have not had an infusion since June 10.  I should be feeling better by this time but that's not the case.  The June 10th infusion is still taking its time working through my system blowing holes in my hands and feet.  Even today I have a new one.  So the decision was made to lay off and try something different.  I'm happy with that.

These blisters came unexpected just days before Greg had his knee surgery.  Great timing.  We had some help from our care giver friend and all went well and is well now.  Greg is up and at 'em but not ready for that "after" photo just yet.  These things take time.

This Independence Day we had a family reunion also not great timing but it could not have been more perfect.  We enjoyed the weather, the food and the fun but we especially enjoyed each other.  It was wonderful having my brother with his children and grandchildren, my sister and her children and grandchildren and my children and grandchildren all together for 4 days.

I had my blood work drawn on Friday which was my birthday.  So the day started off with birthday wishes.  You know how they ask you to repeat your name and date of birth before they stick you?  Yep, so as soon as I said that it was non stop.  I came home to multiple emails, text messages, phone calls, tons of hugs and of course Facebook pings all day long and into the next day.  I tried to thank everyone but you just have no idea how good all that made me feel.  With that and having my family with me I felt as good as it gets during the last stages of chemo.

Monday I received a call from my doctor telling me that my numbers went up again so I'm thinking this is not working.  We will have a PET scan on Tuesday next week to see the buggers light up on radio active sugar.  Then we will make some decisions based on those results.
Stay tuned.  In due time.