Wednesday April 29, 2009

Today is the day before my second chemo, so I thought I would write a quick update in case the next few days are not so good.  

I have had a great week so far.  My energy is back, and I have been able to drive downtown to work, and be a part of the functioning human race.  I received lots of hugs back at work, and was a little bit of help.  I have several doctor appts today and tomorrow, and need to drink as much water as I can in prep for the chemotherapy.  AND I still have hair!

I made chicken soup from scratch yesterday, to have on hand for the weekend.  It sounds good now, but I'll see how it goes.  Who knows, it might really sound disgusting when I am nauseous.

Yesterdays mail was so fun, I received a bunch of cards and notes of love and encouragement.  What a gift right before my treatment.  Thank you!!   I was able to talk by phone and email with Vancouver, Swaziland,  Seattle, Chicago, Champaigne, Virginia, Germany and friends and family here, catching up and laughing and feeling loved and stronger.    

I am off to work now.  I hope you have a sense of how thankful I am that you would show me so much love.  

Carmine