Quick Trip

Mom is doing well today. No effects from the chemo have surfaced, yet, so we are happy about that. That is not to say that there won't be any, but at least they haven't shown up to this point.

Mom spent the morning doing her physical therapy and exercises. She is really conscious about how important it is for her to do the exercises, and in case you didn't know, she is a little competitive. So, combine those two aspects of her personality and you end up with someone who is bound and determined to do what she needs to do in order to stay active.

We talked a little bit today about her long-term goals. Her main goals are to be able to swim and do things outdoors next summer. She believes that she will be able to and is treating her situation accordingly.

Today was a quick trip to the doctor's office for her white blood cell booster shot. We were in and out in under 15 minutes, so that was a definite plus. Mom enjoyed getting outside and, as she put it, "getting her posterior in a different chair."

Our next appointment is the 28th for lab work. So until then, we will just keep an eye on how Mom is doing and see what we can work out for Christmas.

I told her that if she wanted to come to our house, and felt up to it, that I would make that happen. If not, then Beth, the kids, and I will go over there on Christmas Eve and visit for a little while. That is very up in the air at this point.

Thank you, again, for the continued support and meals. It is making a huge difference in my Mom and Dad's sanity. And for those of you who know my Dad, you know how important that is.