Coming up to Round 2

I'll begin my second round of chemo starting Wednesday, April 8. I've been feeling good and getting to work for full days. I go home tired, but not too bad and it is nice to be busy. While I don't really look forward to the chemo itself, it will be the halfway marker. After this, I'll be able to get an idea of if my treatment is working.

My quilting buddies have given me a beautiful friendship quilt to help me get through the coming months. It is filled with love and good wishes and is an inspiration. I have already made use of it in the ER and it is wonderful. Blocks have come from all over Texas plus as far as the Netherlands! I also have been given a prayer quilt that is made out of the leftover scraps that I have hung in my office. Stop by and tie a knot if you are nearby. Keep all the good thoughts and prayers coming. They give me lots of encouragement and hope.

This weekend has been nice - for once I haven't been in the ER for anything. Ted and I celebrated our 28th anniversary by going out for dinner. It feels great to do something normal.

My blood counts have been pretty low, so it prevents me from doing some things I enjoy. While I can't ride my bike right now, I am able to go walking. The dogs are very happy about that. Biking is the one activity I really miss.