Life is a Journey of Faith and Hope

     I have waited several weeks to update this "blog" because I really didn't know what the next steps would involve and still really don't.  But, the plan is this!
Since no trials are open or working in Virginia at this time, and I have felt that going out of VA is a lot of hassle for myself and everyone in the family, I will just start "Plan B" with the chemo called  Gemzar Braxane.
      On Oct. 18, I am scheduled to  attend a chemo counseling session about the side effects of this "cocktail" as some call it.  AS far as I am concerned, the last chemo counseling session was long and drawn out and put facts in my head that never really happened.  Also, I asked the nurse who called me why I had to go to another session when I had already had 2 years of chemo.  She said it was a different chemo...ha.  AS far as I am concerned, we all react to different chemos in different ways, so why not just wait and see, is my answer to that.  But, I didn't argue, I just made the appointment and asked how long the session would take...she said, 45 minutes.  I may change my mind before the appointment.
        I am scheduled for a CT scan next Friday, Oct.18.  That means more barium before it. Fun week ahead with more birthdays and out of town visitors💜
        I will then have my oncologist appointment on Monday, Oct. 22.
Who would have thought (in my "old age"), I would be making decisions about my daily health issues and "future" in this way.   But, I am so thankful for my family, friends here and afar, medical advisers and prayer warriors who have taken up care and love for my existence here on earth.
       Visitors here and afar, phone calls, cards, food, still being able to look at life going by, blue skies, bright and sunny days, cool water to swim in:), walking through the neighborhood, being honored for years of singing at the synagogue coming up on Oct. 19😃, the love of God surrounding me daily with HOPE and FAITH!!!
     How blessed I am.