I know it has been a long time since I wrote on my blog. A lot has happened since the last time I wrote. When I went to MDAnderson in July, my white blood count was low, so I didn't get to do my chemo. I had to take shots for a week to get built back up. So, I decided that with traveling, trying to work with schedules, I would do my treatments in Austin. I thought it would be easier on everyone. My main Dr. is still Dr. Yao in Houston and he gives the orders. It is working out pretty good. I'm not disappointed at all. When I was on Houston in July, I had a scan and it seems that the cancer is not growing at this time and my liver function is improving.

I also had a port put in so doing my chemo or infusions would be easier. My veins have just given out. Dr. Yao did not want me to do it but said we would talk about it, but I had do to something. It was my executive decision to do this. They are my veins and I can take a lot of pain, but getting a vein to work was so painful. Unfortunately, my veins are crooked, small, and like to roll.

Last week I had to go in for a in infustion of Magnesium. It was very low and it was a three hour ordeal.

Last time I had chemo was at the end of July and my Dad took me for two days. It wears everyone out. There's nothing to do but wait for hours. He went for a walk and someone asked him if they could help him find his car!!! He stayed for about a week then my Mom came. I'm very fortunate that they are able to help me. They run circles around me.

I had to get a new washer and dryer!!! Gary actually went by himself and bought them. I'm not real picky when it comes to a washer/dryer and they get delivered Tuesday PM. I'm very excited, but not about how expensive they are.

The next time I have chemo is Aug. 16-18 then I go to Houston Aug. 31-Sept. 2 for scans and follow ups.

Since I have chemo every three weeks and never know how I am going to feel, I have had to take Disability Retirement. I never dreamed after 12 years that I would be retiring. But I'm kind of excited. I always get the kids who are behavior challenged and I won't have to deal with that any more. Yea!!!!

Thank you for your sweet cards, visits, food, and prayers.

Susan