Dear Family and Friends,
This has been an unusual week, an Easter week, indeed. Last Fri., Good Fri., I got a call from my doctor, saying I couldn’t have my usual chemo, because my white-cell count was too low. Well, I expected I might also be feeling weak, wiped-out etc. Instead, I had a very different week, feeling more energy each day. Clark and I were worried enough about not making it to friends’ house for Easter, that we had a plan B. Instead, after usual nap, I was really good. Dinner was early and so it worked very well. The other good news is that my weight is up, about 4 lbs., over the last 4 weeks.

So what does one do with better energy? I did have big catching up to do esp. with parts of the house I haven’t touched since surgery. I also worked on some desk work, and organizing projects for this spring, that have to get some research and action, and of course, some correspondence. One of the best things was walking energy, so although we had a rainy week, I still got in good walks, and some mat exercise at home. Tomorrow, if my labs are OK, I’ll have my full dose of both chems. I’m not looking forward to it, but am curious to see the results. Anyhow, it has been a great week, and fun to be able to share it.

I had hoped to do so many things, but it’s so hopeful to just feel better for a while. I didn’t get any scrapbooking done, but those of you who do it, know how much it takes to get going. I do best when I can spread out all over a big area, and plan to work for several days. I went in to work with a personal trainer after a scrapbooking weekend. When he asked how my body was, I had to mention a stiff neck, upper back problems, and aching shoulders. He was mystified how I’d gotten in such bad shape since our last good session. I couldn’t bear to admit what I’d been up to- no, not backpacking, yoga, pilates, hiking, kayaking, sky diving or anything dramatic- just intense hours of scrapping. Well, he was lucky he didn’t choke, when I finally told him what I’d been doing. He assured me that had to be a first for Gold’s Gym. So after some well-deserved teasing, we got to work, and it was a good work out.

Hope you are all well, and know I still need your prayers and energy. I hope you will include another friend’s friend who has advanced ovarian cancer, but may not be able to have surgery because of a nerve disorder. She is 50, has a great family, but no symptoms or warnings. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Annie/Noel