Hi all!

I have been at home for the last 3 weeks, getting stronger and healthier every day. I spend my days reading, praying and baking, as my body tolerates. So far I have been able to totally avoid daytime TV!! I have also been avoiding going to places with lots of people as I am more susceptible to all kinds of germs, especially Swine Flu!

I will be going into the hospital again on Monday morning for the next (2nd of 4) treatment. I will probably be there through Friday.
Tom and the boys are doing well through all this and have been very supportive. Ginger and ZuZu have also been behaving. ZuZu has been enrolled in pet training class @ PetSmart and she seems to be catching on. I hope that her behavior continues to improve while I'm in for treatment this week.

I continue to ask for prayers for remission. I thank you for your support and encouragement. I will keep you posted as this treatment progresses. Till next time :-) Bets

Sunday Afternoon...

I am home as of 2PM today. I'm a little tired and "foggy" but iI am okay! Minimal nausea and I"ll stay on top of that with medication and rest. Can't tell you how good it feels to be home! I would welcome visitors at any time, so don't hesitate to stop by if you are so inclined. I will be home for 2 weeks, then return for the 2nd round of chemo. Pray that it will go as well as this past week, which had it's ups and downs but all in all was not terrible.

Tom and the boys have kept me posted about all your good wishes and prayers. I do appreciate them all. I was disappointed that I was unable to attend the special parish mass for our 10th anniversary celebration. I was truly looking forward to being among all who have offered so much to my family and me over the last ten years. It is a community like no other, and I am proud of what we have built together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Till next time :-) Bets

Maryland Superfund Cites

After almost five days of continuous Chemo, Betsy is toxic enough to be added to the list of Maryland Superfund Sites . I'm not kidding, her assets are more toxic than sub prime mortgages.
We're in the home stretch though, the last bag ifosfamide is due to finish up this evening then Betsy's system will be flushed. Maybe Bets will come home tomorrow.

I'll keep you posted.