Happy 4th of July!!

I again realize it's been awhile since I last posted on the blog.  Total lack of motivation is the excuse I'm using these days.  I took another week off chemo, I seriously don't have it in me to go, it's like I have heavy weights around my ankles holding me back.  However, I did go see my oncologist on Monday.  He told me I'm doing "fantastic"....as always.  We talked about the treatments and how they are really starting to cause other problems and he said that's what happens, the body just really can't take it and it rebels.  He also told me that he would cut down the amount of chemo that I'm getting if it's causing too many problems.  I have 3 more rounds of treatment, which works out to 6 more chemos cocktails, then will have my cat scan mid September to see how much more the tumor has shrunk.  As I mentioned before, I will have to be on some form of chemo for the rest of my life.

I wish it would cool down some outside so I could go work in my gardens, or at least sit on the patio and enjoy looking at them.   Was very busy the end of June, wedding planning with Abby & Dan, Kids Kicking Cancer summer swim party, working on my 35th class reunion scrapbook, getting Mom's 75th birthday party plans together....Bob & I took 10 days and went to visit with family in Erie, with a side trip to Niagara on the Lake, one of my favorite places to visit.   I had a wonderful time just doing NOTHING, I didn't even read a book or magazine, just hung out on the back porch, in the pool etc.  Garage Sales with Pat brought me days of laughter, something that I think I really needed!

Even thou today is the 4th and a holiday, we are staying home.  Tracey & Craig will be stopping by to pick up their beer & wine that we bought for them, otherwise it will and has been a quiet day.  Tomorrow is Abby's 26th birthday.  Not sure where all the time has gone, but it sure is going by fast..she was just a little girl it seems and now she is a nurse and getting married!!!

I will try to be better at posting my progress as I know there are several friends and family members who read this and wait to hear what's up.  No news is good news????  Again, thanks to all who have kept me in their prayers and continue to pray for me.   Peace & Love       Marcia