Happy New Year

Hello to all. Sorry for the long pause since the last post. Life has been full and busy with the holidays- that's a good excuse, right?

There are a couple updates on Sharon's health. The latest chest xray on 12/17 indicated a significant loss in density and mass of the tumor, but not the dimension. Mom says they call it the swiss cheese effect on the tumor, and this is a good thing.

There is a CT scan scheduled for 1/30 which will give a 3 D picture of both
lung/liver tumors....more conclusive picture.

Mom says she is feeling fine for the most party, riding the chemo wave of fatigue post chemo that is always improving until the next round. She has still been battling blood clots to some extent, but for now they seem to be under control with new medications.


Sharon's Book Club 20th anniversary trip to Mexico is from 1/17-24 with her 9 beautiful and wonderful women friends who have been an outstanding support to her through this ordeal/life change. Currently Sharon has a ticket and has been cleared and encouraged by her doctor to go. So send your good thoughts for the upcoming time in Mexico and the scan in January.

Due to Portland's blizzard this year, holiday time was switched around a little bit. Olivia arrived Christmas day, and Olivia, Jason, and Joan spent Christmas with Sharon and Gary on Maplecrest. Aleyna was stuck in Corvalis due to snow and work, but got to see Hector the day of Christmas and finally made it to Portland Saturday for a shindig with the Folker Morgan Roche clan. Once again, we all had good perspective on the gift of getting to be together and celebrate family and life.

Peace to all,
Olivia