This week's blood tests were still okay, and the chemo went smoothly. Steve has been feeling basically okay, with the expected side effects of the chemo (fatigue and some digestive challenges) remaining within a manageable range. We've had visits from friends; he took a walk with Clair all the way into the village and back; we had a good time at a senior-center dance; and he stayed up to watch the Olympics opening ceremony. (I, on the other hand, conked out before the end!)
Now we have two weeks off from chemo (this regimen is a 4-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off pattern), during which we will spend a week in Cambridge with Matt and Celeste and Dylan. We expect that to be great fun, but mostly (we hope!) outside of the "health updates" subject range—so it may be a while before we post again. We hope you all will assume a "no news is good news" response to this potentially silent period, and will continue to send your supportive thoughts and prayers and vibes in whatever way suits you. Thanks again for all of that! And keep enjoying your summer, as we will keep trying to do. J
--Carol
