Round 11

Well, another successful round of chemo. I have 5 more rounds to go. Things are moving right along. I had a really bad sore throat last week and had to see the physician to make sure it wasn't anything serious. Thankfully it was nothing too important. They gave a special rinse for it. Went to the Dentist on Monday this week and she was able to smooth down the brackets that sit on the inside part of my mouth that have been tearing up my tongue. I also got some new bands that are now shifting things around a little more aggressively so my mouth is sore.

The teachers/staff at my daughters' school have been doing dinner for our family on Thursdays. It has been so nice and helpful. Al and I are gone all day at chemo and usually get home around 3 and I'm exhausted, so it's been great to have dinner not to think about. Everybody has been so fantastic at their school. We've had such a variety of foods and treats. Usually 2-3 people collaborate into such a variety of meals. Last night we enjoyed Mexican in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Each week it's something new and different and my family has enjoyed it each time.

They say it takes a village to raise a family and I agree. If we can just all be supportive to those we care about around us. My sister-in-law Linda has been keeping the post office busy. She sends me a card about once a week from Tennessee. Little inspirational cards that tell me to keep being positive, to stay strong and keep moving forward. It's all the little things. Just a cheerful hello when I see people and they ask me how I am doing and I understand that they are asking me an important question; not just the generic pleasantries.
Thanks again to all!