Your continued support, prayers, cards and messages of love and caring are what gets her through the tough days. Unfortunately, the effects of the chemo are cumulative and this round is worse than the last (in most aspects). The good news is she hasn't been as nauseous, but shermance has experienced more tiredness and irritibility this round. When she leaves the house, visits with friends and neighbors or goes shopping, she's made sure she less worn out. At other times she just doesn't want visitors, to look at food or even to be touched.
On Saturday, Shermance had visitors from high school, whom she hadn't seen in 25 years. They reconncted through facebook and both Tamara and Shantel have kept up with the blog to check on Shermance's progress. They wanted to reconnect with her, but also show their support. They are very nice Christian women and they each brought her something special. Shantel brought a book she received from directly from the author about his amazing recovery from a cancer that was supposed to be terminal. Tamara put her elementaty educator skills to work and made the neatest message jar decked out in all pink with Shermance's name on it and a bright pink flower on top - complete with lots of bling. Inside, folded messages provide inspiration on the tough days! It's a great idea and beautifully executed.
That night Shermance was feeling ok and willing to be social for a few hours so we spent the evening around the Cobiar's pool (including "Carmel" who jumped in after a bit of hesitation) and grilled some massive steaks, hamburgers and sauages. I think I'm finally over my grill envy and we really enjoyed meeting their respective moms and checking out their view overlooking the lake at Round Rock West Park. Shermance was a trooper and held up for about 4 hours before she really felt the need to go home.
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