Saw Pat yesterday.  They have discontinued her Chemo and did not start her radiation as her white blood count is extremely low.  They have given her a two week "vacation" after only one week of treatment.  The doctor put her on a powerful antibiotic to ward off any infection because she is very susceptible to any illness at this point.

Beverly and I took a fridge full of food over, lots of her favorites, in hopes she will eat more and gain some of her weight back.  She is very tired and is in pain from the shot they gave her to boost her white cell production.  Bone pain, is causing most of her discomfort at this point.  The nausea meds seem to help alot, thank goodness.

She wanted me to post a great big Thank You, to all of you that have sent her cards.  They have given her encouragement and she is truly touched by the outpouring of support.  Anyone who wants her address please email me : jean.duemling@gmail.com.

Once again if you want to send her a message via email just use my address and I will print them out for her, remember to put FOR PAT as the subject.  I am making her a printed journal of all my posts, and all of yours.  Later, she will have this as a week by week account of her experience.  She is so thankful for your words of encouragement, and needs us all to continue to let her know she is not alone in this battle.  God bless you all for keeping up with this journey...hugs from me to you.