Chemo Countdown

This is it, the final week of chemo. I'm mostly over my annoying cold, although I find I still have a cough which kicks up in the evening, usually around bedtime. Tomorrow is my regular check-up, as well as my appointment with my genetics counsellor.

This weekend we kept pretty busy in spite of the rain. On Saturday we went to the mall and did a little shopping, then we came home and played Scrabble and Wii. On Sunday Rob and I visited Wally, Jen and kids at their home. In addition to celebrating Father's Day they were celebrating Jen's birthday too. Jen and Wally both loaned me a couple of books because my stash was getting low.

Today Kelly and I went shopping so I could find something to wear for Reba's wedding on the weekend. Her sisters Deanna and Andrea were also with us for awhile and all of us had lunch together. I finally found something summery and around the price I was willing to pay. I never did find shoes, but I have a pair here I think will be okay. After trying on numerous hats we found one that fits and complements the outfit. Either I have a really small head, or hats are made to be worn with hair. It took trying on a lot of hats to find one that fit well. I think I'll look for a bit of ribbon to fasten to it as it is a little plain right now.

I have received several cards since I last posted. Deb B, the local Contract management team, Ilene W. and Trudy have all sent greetings to cheer me on.

I can't begin to express how excited I am that I'm facing my last chemo treatment. I've heard from other people how they endured 60 plus treatments and I'm amazed. But you do you what you have to do when you are faced with adversity. Let's face it, the alternative isn't one most of us are quite ready to face.