Hello........ It's Me :0) - Only 2 More Chemo Treatments!!

It's been almost 2 months since I've posted anything on my blog. I apologize - hopefully you've known that I've been doing ok - some setbacks but always knowing God is good!! Fear sets in but I know I'm in His hands.

I'll start with my benefit - what a humbling experience. My friend Sandra did an excellent job - along with the committee - too many people to thank here. As most of you already know, I lost my job in April. That was devastating, to say the least. The proceeds from the benefit have enabled me to keep a roof over my head while I continue to undergo treatment. The outpouring of love and support at the benefit was overwhelming. It's really hard to express in words the feelings of my heart. I'm grateful - beyond words.

Today will be my 15th chemo treatment. My final treatment will be on July 2nd - yippee!! What a journey!! Along with the normal side effects of chemo - nausea, hair loss, short term memory loss, hot flashes, etc., I also had hand and foot syndrome. This condition causes soreness and blisters on your hands and feet. Although my fingertips were extremely sore, I didn't get blisters on my hands. I did get blisters on the bottoms of my feet - not a lot of fun. I had to always remind myself that the poison that caused the blisters is the same poison that is saving my life. I know that sounds kind of "crazy" - but that's the reality of cancer.

I have to get ready to go to treatment - I'll post more before the end of the weekend - this time you have my word. :0)

God's Blessings!

Mary Jo