Good Morning.  At this point I am getting continuous chemo drips from 5 different fluid sacs.  I think 4 are chemo drips and one is called Mesma which is to protect the kidneys.  In case you are not aware of the virtues of chemotherapy I will elaborate a little.  The purpose of the chemotherapy is to deliver the chemo meds to specific sites in the body.  In my case, the specific site is the abdomen. The chemo meds purpose is to eliminate all the sarcomas in the abdomen.  The down side of the chemotherapy is that it can destroy some of the good cells; however, with improving chemotherapy, cells can be better targeted.

We enjoyed our drive from Durango to Salt Lake last Tuesday.   As usual, the desert was at its finest......lovely red rocks and white snow.  I have been learning to knit, so I am not at all bored on the trip. I want to thank all my dear friends and family for all your lovely cards, phone calls and good thoughts....and of course the fabulous food!  I loved my new low fiber diet.  Here is a few of the high fiber yummy stuff you have sent me:  cheesy potato salad, mac and cheese (heavy with the cheese), wonderful soups, fried chicken, bittersweet chocolate cookies.  Unfortunately we cannot eat like this all the time:(  Back to salads, fish and vegies...but it was good while is last!

I am so blessed with my wonderful extended family.  I am the second of  7 children.  We all grew up in Southern California.  Dave, Hugh and  Tom moved from Southern California to Fresno when Dave was in High School, and Hugh was in Middle School, and Tom was in grade school. I think Dave really missed the surfing and the lifestyle.
Dave is a radiation oncologist at the Huntsman Cancer Center.  He has been a great source of knowledge, and his help has been invaluable for Tim and I and his patients. Hugh works for
I also have 3 sisters.  Claire is the oldest at age 60, and I am not too far behind.  Kathy is a nurse working with young mothers and babies, and Barbie (or Barb) is a saint to be a middle school teacher for over 30 years!!!!!