eternal optimist

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When I was with the oncologist last week I said i would like a second mri because I thought I might only need two chemo rounds instead of the standard three. I had the mri last friday night and fedexed it to my surgeon at Penn to see if he thought the tumor had reduced enough to do surgery. I am awaiting his reply today. If not reduced enough then i will have the third chemo on the 21st. Just want to thank all of you who visualized along with me for the WBC's. Instead of 6 injections of Neupagen I only needed three. We all did such a good job!!!

With my juicing and supplements I am actually looking and feeling my old self. Back at the gym and am now lifting the same weights I was before the dx. My sister Sharell and friend Sally have been with me these past 2 weeks and have been wonderful encouragers. Some days my bubble droops a little and they blow it right back up again. I love your comments and emails, it feels so good to be in touch with all of you and your lively lives. The sun is shining nicely today.................. love you, MC

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Bridgette said…
Hi Mom,
I was going to write an entry on your blog today since you hadn't written.

I do feel like one of those fish - all eyes staring at you to see what's going to happen next, what's the next move, tell me my next mission and I'll be off running again to track down anything you need.

Love you,
Bridgette
February 19, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Ladybird said…
Mom's the fish that's all smiley .. I'm one of the others that looks all silly and nervous.
February 19, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Unknown said…
MC,

It sounds like your making progress. Can you see a light at
the end of the tunnel? It been to long sinced we've talked. I think of you often, I will try you again soon.

Love,

Mark
February 21, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Anonymous said…
HI MEME..I miss you already,just left you yesterday. As I told you while I was there, you are looking and doing so much better than I had envisioned before my visit. I'm so glad we had that time together and it was great to have brother Tom there also. I continue to pray for you and encourage you in whatever you you want to try. Go back and get that red wig!!!!!!It's so you! Love ya,sharell
February 21, 2008 at 5:47 PM
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