4, 5, & 6...

Chemo 4 went well! I actually stayed awake during the infusion. The first 3 I fell asleep during the whole infusion and then I am so tired afterward that I need a wheelchair down to the front door.

My dear friend Melissa drove up from the Tucson area to be me caregiver! what a blessing she is! Thank you Melissa Bush!! We got to spend some fun time together, reminiscing and talking about our current lives and dreams. I woke up from chemo infusion refreshed and ready to go.I flew home the day after treatment and had lots of energy and an ability to drink much more than usual after chemo.

Chemo #5 was a very similar experience, praise God!! I was without a caregiver, but it was probably my best experience. I knew that God would be with me because he promises that He will never leave me or forsake me. I had an overwhelming peace and joy treatment # 5 that continued during my days of recovery.

Treatment #6 was a special treat...my mom flew in from Indiana and drove with me, Tim and David down to Phoenix. We stopped at Bryce Canyon (of course it was closed thanks to our "government shutdown"). We were at least able to go to the rim and take a look down into the canyon. We drove onto Flagstaff for 3 days not sure what we would do if the Grand Canyon didn't open. Friday night we got word that Arizona was given "permission" to open its National Parks. So we got to spend Saturday, October 12 at the Grand Canyon. This was my 50th birthday!! What a special treat for us.

From Flagstaff we mosied down to Sedona for a quick lunch and Trolley tour. Absolutely gorgeous scenery. god is so amazing. How can anyone deny his existence?

We made it to Phoenix Sunday night. My appointments started at 7 am Monday morning. Ct scan showed a reduction in tumors. Actually the doctor said that he couldn't see any tumors. My CA125 is still higher than normal but down since the last treatment. they are 295. The Dr. is amazed that my numbers are high but my tumors are unseen. He says this chemo is working for me. He recommended 3 more chemo treatments or just continue on Avastin. We chose Avastin. My recovery from chem #6 has been slow and sluggish. More fatigue and more nausea.

We headed back to Salt Lake Tuesday afternoon. We stopped at the Hoover Dam, then stayed in Henderson for the night. I was tired. Sitting in a car sure can wear me out. I didn't get much exercise time in and I think that contributed to my fatigue.

I hope to post pictures soon!

Thanks for continued prayers!!!