Latest Developments

We started radiation on Monday. Today is Thursday and my doctor decided to prescribe an oral chemo therapy to go with my radiation. It is a drug in stage II trials. The reason we didn't start it immediately is because she was really investigating it before she gave it to me. Both Brett and I appreciate her research on such matters. Basically, they, my Oncologist and Radiologist believe it has the potential to help in the healing process more than hurt anything. That is a good thing. We will be on the chemo and radiation schedule for 4 weeks. At that point we will reevaluate with scans and see where we go from there. The next steps will depend on the outcome of the scans. We may be looking at 6 more months of chemo, we may not... I'm not worried about that right now.

For now the kids homework is done, costumes are set out, juice is ready for each of their classes and they're ready for Halloween! We will be doing a little trick-or-treating and going to my brothers for a party. We are looking forward to it.

Today I went back to work for half a day. I must say I have the most supportive staff in the world. I just love them. The day was wonderful. My kinder kids are doing great and ready to help their sub, Mrs. Charlton, get through the day...just ask them! They are a sweet, busy group and eager to learn. I'm hoping to teach half days as much as I can for the next four weeks. I figure, if I'm able, why not? It helps give continuity to my children knowing mommy is at school and the kids in my class too. It helps me keep a healthier perspective on life too. Isn't it great that life isn't all about me! When you're with kinders, life is honestly about them and that's wonderful.

Thank you for your continued prayers. This may be a battle, but we are ready to fight. Thank you for praying and believing with us.

Looking up,

Sheri