dialing back on the chemo

Hello.  I finally have some updates to share regarding my treatment.  About a month ago I went from having chemo three weeks of the month to now just every other week.  Now, my doctor would like to take me off of one of the two chemo drugs I have getting because there are long term implications with it (it's called Cisplatin) such as hearing loss, ringing in ears and nerve damage - all things I am experiencing.  Luckily I am stable enough to do this at least temporarily and the other chemo drug, Gemzar (I know I am spelling the wrong), while mild in comparison, should provide enough of a dose for maintenance.

Day to day I have been feeling pretty good as of late.  Still occasional waves of nausea but nothing like I experienced over Easter weekend.  Been getting out for longer and longer walks with the dogs (and sometimes Jenny Weed!) and finding time to spend with friends and going to movies and such.  (For the record, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is visually really amazing and Bridesmaids had me almost peeing my pants.  We recommend both very highly!)

Not much else going on.  We're going to participate in the Normal Park neighborhood yard sale this year (mark your calendars, it's on June 4) so we're getting ready for that.  Visitor-wise we're looking forward to seeing Regina again even if it's only for 5 minutes.  Lucky girl gets to help with the yard sale!  And then there are those Taffners - we're looking forward to getting a visit with Dave's parents in there sometime soon as well.

I guess that's it for now.  Be good!

Easter!

Well, that was fun! Too bad you couldn't be here because we had an awesome time! See...

We colored eggs! Three dozen to be exact! We tried foil embossing and stained-glass-window but decided that just dying in a simple vinegar solution was best. Don't you agree?

Okay, some of the foil ones look pretty cool! We also had fun with bunny ears and candy!

although Marla couldn't get the grillz just right despite trying many, many times...

Courtney and Tanya managed to have a good time:

even though we discovered you can't save a Faygo pop no matter how much you want to

Flat Stanley survived the trip in cargo:

and everyone was happy that the easter Bunny visited the Ypsilanti fairy door:

Hope your Easter was a blast and your Spring is off to a good start!