#3 Ditto!!!

Tuesday was a longer day than usual. It took 5 hours this time. Mainly because the lab was backed up and the pharmacy was out to lunch. I drove myself back and forth to the Cancer Center. Lauren and Scott took an extra hour or so off at lunch time and sat with me while I received the chemo. We played a little cards and talked. It is so wonderful to have my family surround me with love and comfort. I feel Ron and I have done a great job raising our children. They are truly caring individuals.

Tuesday night Lauren and I went back to the Cancer Center and took a seminar on "Look Good, Feel Better". The American Cancer Society facilitated this 2 hour seminar. It contained information about cancer treatments, tying scarves, wigs, putting on makeup, and feeling good about yourself. It was very helpful and many cosmetic companies even donated a bag of makeup to each patient. We walked away with my face glamoured up with new makeup and Lauren demonstrating how to apply most of the makeup. I am thrilled Lauren is spending time with me during this process. Our relationship has reached a new level. Looking good and feeling great!!!

Last Friday, my Chicagoland sisters and sister-in-law met me in Oakbrook at the American Cancer Society and tried on wigs. They had many to choose from and lots of colors. I brought in a few treats for us and the volunteers to make it more of a party atmosphere. We decided on one that looked most like my own hair. I took it home that day. It is a synthetic wig and I am hoping it will stay on and not itch. I still have my own hair so it is hard to tell the fit. I just can't believe I was wig shopping. You all know how I hate shopping...period. I was so pleased to have my sisterhood surround me and lift me up for that appointment.

As I stated, I still have not lost my hair. From what I understand most people lose their hair between the 2nd and 3rd chemo treatment. I may be one of the lucky ones that do not loose my hair at all. Time will tell on that front. I am feeling good. Little jittery and flushed and not sleeping, but overall very well. I have started the elliptical 45 minutes a day. I figure I should keep my strength up.

I am so blessed to have so many family and friends in my life.

Joanie