May 6, 2007

BLUF--No chemo side effects, almost a normal week, except for decreased energy levels (apparently because of low red blood cell counts). Strength and endurance are slowly returning, even though hair is not!

I've learned this week to appreciate things I normally take for granted: had a small hangnail which was on the verge of infection--you know, it was a bit painful and swollen? Took really good care, soaking and bandaging, because my white cells are also down. Praise God! It healed up in a couple of days.

Appetite is back! We were supposed to do brunch last Sunday but aborted because I didn't have any appetite. This past Friday evening, we had a beautiful "date night" at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki (it's the old pink one right on the beach), gorged on a bountiful, delicious seafood buffet and walked some of it off afterwards, all thanks to the generosity of Geri's sister and brother-in-law, Faith and Gabriel, who gave us a gift certificate almost two years ago! They'll never know how truly blessed we felt, especially during this time.

It's May which holds: one more chemo session on the 14th; two, possibly three, root canals after chemo; 16-18 radiation treatments. Not fun, but, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!

Thanks for your continued love, prayers and support. You are appreciated far more than you'll ever know!