Hello friends,

Well, I had treatment #4 last Thursday, only 2 more to go.  It was a long day at the chemo center, 8-5.  They got a late start, not till 10, not sure why as I did my blood work the day before.  Then on the last bag of medicine, the IV machine got turned off by accident and it wasn't discovered until 40 minutes later.  So I was the first one in and the last one out that day.  Wore one of my new scarf caps, got a lot of compliments. I  haven't lost all of my hair, but it has thinned out quite a bit.  The only really noticeable side effect this time was my taste buds were way off.  Nothing tastes normal, not drinks or food.  That could be a good thing, I eat less when it doesn't taste good.  The prednisone that I have to take for three days after treatment causes me to swell up in my face and hands and feet.  A little annoying but doesn't last long after my last dose.

       

Loved the peacock scarf, all my colors.

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I came home and got immediately into my nightgown.  Sat in my living room to watch the news and my sweet Lily came up to keep me company. She sprawled across my entire body.  I think my cats know when I have had my treatments, they both want to be close to me the whole evening.

I thought I would post some pictures from when

my sister was here.  We had such a good visit,

it was just what I needed.  Lots of laughter and making new memories.  I wish the weather would have been a little warmer for them, but they thought 60s felt like summer.  It was a little windy too, but it didn't stop us from doing anything.  Now it has been in the 80s for a couple days.  I know Nancy McConnell is out here for her dad's birthday, I'm sure she is loving these warm temps.  Enjoy.  

Fun at the park with mommy.

Swings are so much fun!  Hazel loved them.

Aunt Chris and Kate enjoying the sun.

Meeting up with Finn and Cam at Kid Space,
an awesome place for kids to have fun.

Andrea and Courtney brought their
 two small dogs over to meet Hazel.
Good dogs, Moxie and Wally.

Hazel and her Grammy, all dolled up with
some scarves from Chris' collection.
Hazel's scarf is going on one of my caps.

All the young girls at the Gentle Barn.
Hazel loved petting all the animals.
We all had our first vegan hot dogs for lunch.

The two cousins just chillin'.