Yesterday I got lab tests and saw Dr. Aye, my oncologist.   That is the doctor you met, Bill S.    She was surprised that I was alone but Bart's shoulder was really hurting and I figured I could handle it.   The tests are fine.   I will miss one week of labs as I will be in Great Britain (YEA) but Dr. Aye said that was OK.   I will also have my third Chemo right after I get back.

I am feeling pretty good, considering.   I am tired but the pains of healing in my chest are a bit less.   Even the rainy weather we are experiencing is not aggravating the pain.

Today I did most of my packing.   I will be leaving for Plano tomorrow at about 10AM and was trying to not really alert Nicky of my intentions:)    He knows something is up and has spent quite a bit of the day snubbing me.    He will be able to be with Bart and Barb this time and he does love that so I really don't feel sorry for him.   

Bart and Barb had me over for supper tonight.   Barb make soup and a delicious brownie dessert.   She is such a good cook.   Marlies was there too.    So we had a nice family evening to see me off.    Marlies will be going to Germany shortly after I get back.   We are a couple of traveling people.

Well,  You probably won't hear from me.   If I DO get into a position where I can post, I will but don't plan on it.   Suzi and I will be enjoying all we can of the trip and I will update when I get back.   I promise to figure out how to post some pictures too.

Take care of you while I am gone.  I love you all.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Nicky had his followup on his allergy problem.   He is doing very well.   He still has some pills to finish and will need a little bit of ointment in his ears.  Dr Firorllo said that he has been having more allergy patients in the past weeks.   Must be something out there.

I am pretty much ready for the trip.  Trying to rest as much as possible and still get myself ready for being "out in the world."

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Yesterday was rather busy..   Bart took me shopping so I could have most everything I need for the Wales tour on Thursday and that wore me out.

Aside from that, I am feeling pretty good.   My mornings are a bit shaky but I still have not vomited and my body seems to be almost settled down after the second chemo.

Today I stayed home all day.  Would have liked to go to church, but those pews last week left me in so much pain that I had to really struggle to make it through communion.   Judy brought me the sacrament on Friday.   I am so blessed.

I am sorting clothes, and meds and STUFF on the spare bed for packing on Wednesday.   The trouble is always to realize that one does not need as much as you think you might.

Warm again today and we are supposed to get rain.   Just hope it is not raining still on Thursday when I drive to Plano.

Dia Dhuit

Mary