Praise God! My red blood cells were still low (8.5) but since they had come up since last Wednesday, and my white cells were low but in normal range, I had my chemo today.  Once I was there I just wanted it over with so I was greatful that my counts allowed me to have treatment.

Day 1 usually isn’t too bad.  I was able to sit and talk with my parents and play cards and of course go “potty” every 30 minutes from the meds put in with my chemo.  It was a fun day - that is as much fun as you can have while hooked up to toxins.

It was also a touching day.  I knew this would be hard for my parents - to see their little girl “hooked up” - and it was - they got choked up.  Although I felt sorry for them feeling sorry for me, it always a nice feeling when you see your parents emotional.  First, it reminds me that even at my “old age” I’m still someone’s little girl.  It also reminds me of their incredible deep love for me, “My pain is their pain”.  Although I wish I could take this from them - the hardship of watching - I am blessed to have them here and hold my hand (literally).

OH YEAH … I saw the doctor and this IS MY LAST CYCLE!!!!!!!!!!  We are going to wait one month and then have both CT and PET scan, but there is no reason to not think this is my last CYCLE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!  PRAISE GOD!!!!

Each day will be a little harder and then I go into hibernation, so, I’ll check in with you all as soon as I can!!

Thanks for your prayers, love, thoughs, and friendships. Donna

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