Dec 3, 2008

This is Sharon attempting to access the blog and say hello. I first off need to thank my
beautiful and ever thoughtful daughter Olivia on setting this blog up and keeping it updated.
There was no way I could communicate w/everyone important to me as to what was going on.

I am doing well overall. Good energy, good tolerance for the most part of my established chemo drugs, beyond wonderful support(espeically Gary, Olivia and Aleyna..all so selfless) near and afar, and most days a good attitude.

This week marks the beginning of my working from home some..maybe 8-10 hrs/week.
It feels right and welltimed. I am looking forward to some mental challenge and feel less
"fuzzy" compared to the last 6 or so weeks. Backing off on some of my drugs has helped this.

My days are slower than they used to be always filled with a 1-2 hr nap. I spend my time
w/acupunture (twice so far), yesterday a free 2 hour massage, lunch w/friends, reading, following up on insurance issues and working on line w/cancer questions (well actually Gary does more of this than I do) and then the relatively normal everyday tasks.

Thanx to so many of you for meals delivered. WE have cooked few dinners since 10/16 and all have been delicious and have made our lives so much simpler. Thank you.

All in all we're doing OK...speak for myself. Gary has a 70th birthday he'll celebrate tomorrow, 12/4, and is having a hard time relating to the number. I'm so lucky to have him in my life.
We're both so grateful for all of you, your funny cards, your commments of support and your loving eyes when you come visit. Words can't express our endless appreciation.

Much love and carpe diem
Sharon

I am down to chemo twice monthy w/my next one this Friday, 12/5.