Spring Break

We headed down south to St George again, for Spring Break this time. Along with several families and friends from the neighborhood. Even though the weather was a little questionable at times, it certainly beat the near foot of snow we got at home!

The kids had a blast, which makes everything worth it. We hiked, road biked, played, swam and ate a lot! We had such a good time with each other and with great friends!

I felt so great the whole time! My doctor gave me an extra week off, as my 3rd treatment fell during the kids spring break. Sure, I am not myself when it comes to energy and endurance for exercise. But I felt normal. Feeling normal is something I don't take for granted anymore. It feels so good to have a little bounce in my step.

I got a taste of it and I'm pretty anxious about my next treatment on Tuesday. Its tough to feel like you've shaken all the chemo symptoms. And then to willingly go in and have them punish your body again, its crazy! I can already taste the metal in my mouth, feel the naseua in my stomach and I realize that my energy levels will be depleted once again. All for a short time, I am hoping.

When people ask me how long I expect to be down after each treatment... I don't know what to say. My mind wants to scream out and say, no time at all! But in reality, I know that with each treatment, my body has taken it a little harder and it kills me to succumb to the poison. But it is realistically probably about a week before I can shake the harshness of the drugs.

This treatment will be number three of six. 3 down, 3 to go... that's encouraging! :)