Round 3 begins!

Happily, Catherine had a full day of firsts yesterday. She went to a movie for the first time since the film festival in September, ate her first bag of popcorn and went to the grocery store on her own. I am glad Cathy enjoyed herself a little before starting round 3 of chemo today. Lots of waiting today which was very tiring. Round 4 begins on March 11th shortly after Catherine's birthday celebrations. CC is pictured here with one of her doggie friends in one of her favourite places, "The Meadow" in Cobourg.

Happy Birthday Hilary!

I think this blog is as much about my friends/friendship as it is about me, therefore, I wanted to wish my good friend Hilary a very happy (big) birthday! Last night, we had some nice take out and a movie and I beat Hilary to our hockey challenge (long story, but I won, therefore Hil must buy me an iPad). Hilary has been such a good friend to me for many years, but especially since I have been sick- with long visits in the hospital and her anticipating the things I would need to get through all this- or even just to get out of the hospital (crocs). Friends are the people you trust and can count on no matter what. A true friend supports, forgives and understands alot of things. That is what Hilary is and I am lucky to have such a friend. Happy Birthday Hilary! Love, C

Round II Chemo Done

Finished chemo on Friday. I am tired, but ok. Hoping to feel a bit more peppy over the next three weeks until next chemo. Went out for brunch today with friends- my first brunch...am working up to sitting through a movie in the threatre, which I think I can now do. Slow and small steps, but have had nothing but fatigue and weakness, so that is big progress.

Round II Chemo

I started my 2nd round of chemo last Thursday and am heading into a full week of chemo this week. Prior to going into this chemo, I've felt better (less fatigue, etc.) than I've felt since surgery- I've felt a glimmer of hope that I can regain my strength and get back eventually to where I was physically (maybe not emotionally) to some extent in time. It's only been 3.5 months of all this, but I've waited so long for treatment and really need it. Unfortunately I have a big battle and wish more than anything that my family and friends did not also have to go through this- it is very hard on everyone and I have not always made it easy to be cared for.

Again, I have so much to be thankful for- Hilary cleaned out my fridge yesterday and drove me to the hospital last week for a test, Scott brought by groceries today and was with me for my Friday chemo, next week, Rhonda, Shirley, Nada, Scott, etc. will also take me to chemo and Barb may bring my mom over to visit. I hope I can also tolerate this round and come out stronger. I'm frustrated by the baby steps I've had to take (to walk a short distance or to be able to eat solid food), but that is what this is. Thanks again for all your good wishes, thoughts and prayers.

I'm Loving It!

Have you EVER seen Cathy have a Big Mac & fries? Not in the last 20 years she reports, but she's chomped one back two days running now. 800 calories per feast apparently. Pizza Pizza sales are up too! Our girl is fattening up a bit and loving it (for now at least).

Out and about on King Street

CC has been feeling stronger this week than she has in ages. She recently ventured out on her own for a walk around the block and a visit to the video store, and on Saturday she enjoyed an outing to a favourite art gallery and a beautiful living store. It was nice to get out and do some of her old Saturday things. Round two of chemo starts later this week.

Happy New Year, Catherine!

Hilary, Rhonda, Judi, Dan, Louise, Scott, Barb and Connie are seen here toasting Catherine at midnight. CC, our photographer, has been feeling a little better the last couple of days and was able to stay up later than any of her New Year's guests! We all wish you health and happiness for 2010!