Good Friends...Good News!!

Last night there was a reunion of old friends!! I often get to see my good friend Kim (who I have been friends with since my family moved to Shelburne in 1978 or 1979!!). Last night, another friend of mine from elementary school and high school came to see Kim and I. My friend Dave (who now lives in Mount Forest ... and Toronto ... and Marmora) came to K-W for the evening and we had a great time. It was so great to sit and visit with two people I have known for thirty years (am I seriously old enough to have had friends for thirty years???) and catch up on what's been going on. Thanks for coming to see us, Dave! Come again soon!!



Today I had my lab work up and appointment with Dr. Califaretti. I got the go ahead for chemo on Thursday - Treatment #6!! Dr. Califaretti gave me some new drugs to help with the achey legs and feet and is making some adjustments to the drugs they give me when I get chemo to help my body accept the chemo drug. I'm hoping that means no reaction on Thursday!!

And some good news today!! Although the main purpose of having the chemo first is to conquer any cancer cells that may have escaped my boob, a great side effect is that the tumour has shrunk some more. Today the tumour seems to be about half the size it was before we started chemo!! It's tough to know for sure what the size is because it's not uniform with defined edges. But we do know it has shrunk a lot and is not near as obnoxious as it was at the beginning of August! For this I am grateful!

I found out on Sunday that one of my scrapbook buddies is almost my neighbour! Thanks for coming to see me Kelly and for the treats you brought with you - loving those peanut butter Lindors!!

Thanks also to our next door neighbours, who delivered some very yummy homemade chicken soup on Sunday! It was a great complement to our dinner and I have been enjoying it for lunch this week as well!! Thank you Tices!!

It has been a great week for me so far. I've been crossing some items off my list and feeling a little more organized than I have for a while! This makes me happy!!

After Thursday's treatment I only have two left! How's that for good news??!!

xoxoxoxoxoxo