UPDATE

Boy it's been awhile...but I think we can assume that NO NEWS is GOOD NEWS!! The last two treatments have been fairly uneventful. I think we have figured out how to manage the pain!! YAYY!!! I've been way more tired the last two sessions, but have been able to work full days. Just no partying! hehe! Mom put out her update...and as usual is much better at words than I am! I will comment on Renae...and the rest of our Curves friends. I am so overwhelmed with the help that has come out of the woodwork since I ran into her the other day. I'm just beyond expressing how I feel!!! Mom and I are more than relieved that we'll have help when I have my surgery. I know its going to be a tough time. My friend Dorenda came for a visit last weekend. And we had a great time! She'll be coming with me to my final two treatments. That should be fun. (as "fun" as chemo can be!) and my Aunt will be up with my mom the final treatment. I can't believe its almost over....well the chemo part anyway.

Well here is Mom's update! xoxo

FOUR DOWN-TWO TO GO!!!!

Lisa is more than half way through chemotherapy treatments and trucking on. The last two treatments have been blessedly uneventful. Strangely, they seem to be getting more manageable as each treatment passes. Maybe it is learning new tips, Lisa listening more to her body and taking it easy but I prefer to think it is all the prayer support. Lots of strength there. Fatigue continues but the intense leg pain has eased up. No work hours lost this last go around though which was great.

Angels disguised as humans continue to appear. Lisa was leaving her house one morning with the tell tale cap (no wig that day due to continuing hot flashes). A friend whom she hadn't seen in months was passing by and noticed.......she did a quick U turn and asked was Lisa sick. Renae came by that evening to offer help. Before Jazzercise Lisa was a member of Curves. That facility closed, the ladies went separate ways with different health endeavors but Renae gathered the girls together and they have matters well in hand for the point in time when Lisa has her Surgery. Renae is an Ovarian Cancer survivor and knows what is needed during that crucial time of recovery......

Lisa's dear friend Dorenda will travel up to Centreville to accompany her to the next two Chemo sessions. I will head up the day after treatment each time. Next trip is the beginning of March. Last treatment is at the end of March for which my sister will join me. .......and that's it. Can't believe we have traveled this far. We then wait for word on Surgery and Radiation.

Thank you all again for prayers, cards, support. I also want to thank "?" For the lovely surprise that arrived at my door today. To be truthful I was fizzling out. We often ask "where is God in all this?".......... I was so bone tired after this last trip I was on a real low......God showed up in the way of two wonderful cards/notes I received this week then in the surprise today....... Just to remind me we never travel these paths alone and that He comes to us through our friends, family and loved ones............and yeah, I cheated and called the Florist but they followed instructions and wouldn't tell me who send the lovely, day brightening arrangement! So please accept my thanks as I am certain the sender(s) is(are) on this list :-) ...Thank you.

Laura