Update

I had my fourth chemotherapy on Monday. Same routine- labs, doctor appointment, then infusion. I saw a different oncologist this time because my doctor is on vacation. We really liked this doctor. He was honest but his honesty was in our favor because the news was good. He said my blood work looked good. He said it didn't look like the blood work of someone going through chemotherapy. This was encouraging. He also gave me the advice to "live my life". Within reason of course. His advice to live my life came after Ben and I asked several questions. Should we do this? Should we not do this? He was a little more laid back about activities than our normal oncologist. He also scheduled a PET scan for July 10th. This scan will tell us where we are at with progress on the cancer. To remind you there is cancer in three areas of my body. My neck, chest, and spleen. Our hope is that the areas with the cancer are much smaller. We already have some proof of this from my chest x-ray I had a few weeks ago. The area in my chest had already shrunk some. If the cancer is responding well, than the chances of them getting rid of the cancer are great! This is good news! If the cancer is responding well, I will only 8 more infusions, then done!

Our life these days looks fairly normal. I have chemo every two weeks. The week following I am sick. Mainly with mild nausea, exhaustion, a lack of sleep, some weakness, and just an overall icky feeling. My second week I almost start feeling normal, or what I remember normal to be. I have been able to meet with friends, do some mild activity and enjoy our life. Things are going well. For the circumstances, we are doing great. I just want to say again to all who are praying... thank you. I really need you all.