Where do I begin....Mom had her first chemo treatment and a rough week plus after.  They added some new medications and she seemed to be on the upswing just in time for her hair to start falling out and nose bleeds.  As usual we continue to make jokes and help each other through with shared laughter.  It seems just when her strength picked up its back next Thursday for another treatment.

Ken's days have been up and down.  The past week has been great but last week was tough.  We added the cardiologist to our list of doctors.  It seems Ken's heart doesn't squeeze enough drops of blood each time.  The doctor said he needs treatment but try not to worry.  He has a stress test and eco cardiogram Sept. 2nd.  In the meantime he was put on a new medication which he had a hard time adjusting too.  Once again the vomiting and dizziness returned.  The boys turned 18 on Tuesday and Ken struggled the entire day.  I begged him to go to emergency but he can be so stubborn!  He insisted on attending the birthday dinner and was only able to stay through meal ordering and had to be taken home.  Thank goodness the boy's friend since they were 4 flew in from CA to spend their 18th birthdays together.  The boys were in their own world and didn't even notice all the commotion.  We came back to the house for cake and they went to a late movie and had a great birthday.

I think the stress finally caught up with me this week and a summer cold got hold of me.  A few sleepless nights and a couple Kleenex boxes later I'm coming back to life.  The kids started school Wednesday and everyone is happy!  Thank God for small miracles.

We see the cancer doctor next Tuesday so prayers that current treatment is doing its job!

Love,
Christina