Hello dear family and friends,
I’m trying to give you a sample of what my side effects are like. I had chemo as usual on Friday, but didn’t have the usual energy boost, so had a nap and late walk and fuzzy evening. Saturday was similar, so I hope I get a pass on not blogging. Sunday we went to 7:30 Mass for Palm Sunday I woke up after extensive and on-going dreams that I had to get ready for tennis, because I was going to play Martina Navartolova (one of the all-time great women players). This mental thing is sort of typical; I get very energetic in my mind and plan all kind of things – and my sub-conscious seems to still be working things out. These projects don’t get done, and often don’t even make a list. Later on Sunday reality was tough because one of my tennis groups called to check in and see if I wanted to come over to the court, and watch or even play. Sunday was probably my worst day on chemo, and so I wasn’t able to play or catch up. I know I will play again, and that is a good motivator. I love tennis for fun, and have been taking lessons for about 10 years. Some of you remember playing in Falls City; we all learned and played with Dad. In college I had a chance to take tennis in PE, but figured I already knew what I needed, and took Ballet, which I loved. Anyway, I had a lot to learn, am still learning, and found that I could play 5 times a week last summer. So, of all my projects it gives me the most energy. If you remember the Gospel from Sunday, it is totally, “the Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

It has been fun to see how many other folks enjoy BB. We are big ND fans. Clark and Luke both graduated from ND. Luke, who is our total natural athlete, participated in many sporting activities at ND. He started out in men’s lacrosse, trying out for Varsity level, but got injured. He then started with the boxing program, and Bookstore Basketball, which is very competitive intra-mural BB, ending in a big playoff and tourney. In senior year, maybe junior also, he played with a group of guys who scrimmaged with the women’s BBteam, so we have continued to enjoy the women’s team. Tonight is the NCAA women’s finals, so we are expecting great things.

I probably won’t do another greeting, so I want to wish you Happy Holy Week and Easter. Hope the earth is springing wherever you live. I am trying to also e-mail each of you, eventually, so do know how much I appreciate hearing from everyone. Do keep up the prayers- that is my deepest energy.

Love Annie/Noel