Well, yesterday (Saturday) I had full intent to go to my friend’s son’s 7th birthday party, but I started feeling the pain from the Neulesta and took a pain pill and realized it wouldn’t be good to drive. I rethought about how sick I had been the last week, and maybe it was better I didn’t go. One day, I will have my life back again.

I went to church this morning, and one of the little ones (the birthday boy’s brother), was wind burned. I thought that it was better I hadn’t gone because this drug I am on, Taxol, makes you extremely photo sensitive, and I have to be careful in the sun and wind. All these lovely side effects.

I did end up going Saturday afternoon with my friend, Sally, on a little outing. I really needed to get out because I had been inside all week from a difficult week. We went shopping (good sales), and got few things I needed and got juice at New Frontiers. I love that store. I go there for lunch after my appointments sometimes with my friends and family when time allows (or when I feel good enough).

Today, I felt very tired, and both Pete and I rested the whole day. I really wanted to get out again, but I was too wiped out. Just going to church wears me out even though it is good to worship and see everyone I love. I go when I am having my better days. Several came up to me and told me that it was good to see me. I realized I hadn’t been there the last two or three weeks because I was ill from the chemo.

Starting Monday, I will be dog sitting a wonderful dog named Boaz. Tuesday, Pete will be leaving to go to Las Vegas for the big Infocomm convention and will return on Friday afternoon. My twin sister and her husband will be arriving Monday night to stay with me while Pete is gone, so I don’t have to be alone especially since it is my chemotherapy week. Despite having to be doing my chemo, it will be good company and we will have a nice time. It makes me happy that my sister and my brother-in-law want to be here for me during this time.

I so appreciate all the help and prayers that family, friends, my church family, even my neighbors have been to me. My neighbor makes sure that I have beautiful cut flowers every week to enjoy. I am blessed by all of you. Thank you, and God bless all of you.