We did make the family-visit trip last weekend, and it was a wonderful experience. We got to see some relatives we haven't seen since this time last year (as well as some that we've seen a few times in between), and the flow of emotion and support was great. On the other hand, Steve arrived home quite exhausted.
On Monday evening, the bridge group relocated this month's gathering to our house to save us driving out, and we had a very good time. Again, though, so much of a good thing turned out to be quite tiring.
On Wednesday, we went to the infusion center and did qualify (via satisfactory blood tests) for this week's chemo dose. We don't know at this stage whether Steve's fatigue is due to the disease or the chemo or the combination of the two—but we're doing the best that we can. Steve is resting a lot between visits, and we both are looking eagerly forward to our long-weekend visit from Matt and Celeste and Dylan.
Thanks to all of you who have sent messages of support, via postal mail or email or other even more ethereal paths. To those who have said, "when can we visit?" we hope to reply soon after the above-mentioned long-weekend visit concludes. To all of you, thanks for keeping us on your radar.
Best wishes,
Carol
