Goodbye Uncle Johnny....

You will be missed by so many

Today was a very sad day. We said goodbye to Mike's Uncle and Godfather Johnny Gentile. There is so much to say about this wonderful man. He passed much too soon.
I cannot imagine the grief Aunt Anna feels today, she is such a sweet and kind woman too. They say good people attract each other. And the two of them had such a love that I believe will surpass time.



This is where we had the luncheon. It was so nice to see the family, it is just so sad when it is under these circumstances. As we were all leaving Aunt Anna slipped on the steps and hurt her ankle very bad. The ambulance took her to the hospital. We still do not know how serious it is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Anna.

65th injection over...

I am feeling uncomfortable...


I thought I needed a laugh today, the wind feels like it is blowing 50mph. Jesse is having eye surgery, Cory hurt his back (bulging disk). Lisa is lonely and sounds like I am having a pitty party.
My side effects have really hit with the nausea, I can only look forward to feeling normal. It has been so long since I have felt normal. I can't remember how it feels. Boy am I looking forward to that some day.

65 down .... 79 to go

64th injection done

Today I did not have time to think about side effects. I worked a few hours in the morning and then went to the Cancer Center for my flush and Labs. I always get nervous when it takes a while to aspirate my port. but after contorting my neck and arms the port finally aspirated. It is always so nice to see all of my Oncology Nurses. They are such special people. We had a little time to burn until my Oncologist appointment so we stopped and picked up our turbo tax, and a few other needed things. I cannot believe how much it costs for a day planner refill. Wow.

Off to the Oncologist. Everything is in the semi normal range, which makes Mike and I smile. I am glad today is over, with those few errands I am exhausted and achy.


64 down......80 to go!!

62 and 63 injection over

Happy Valentines Day!



63 down.... 81 to go

61 injections done

Each injection is a small hurdle. I am still working towards the half way mark. In 2 weeks I will be there.
Spring is around the corner, and there are so many things to be joyful about.
I think I was exposed to a cold or some type of virus. I have been feeling really bad today. I hope it will pass soon.


61 down........83 to go

60th under the belt!!

tick .... tick.....tick.....
These injections are creeping along slowly......


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Even though it is February the weather feels like a spring day. Makes you feel wonderful to be alive!

60 down......84 to go

59th injection done!!

Well here is the "storm of the century" Wow it is a good thing we all bought our milk, bread and shovels, to get us through the natural disaster...... Not!!





Ellie playing after the "blizzard"





59 done.....85 to go

#58 injection done

Today was about the same as all other side effect days....ick.
We have been waiting for the huge snow storm the weather people predicted. I think so far we have seen a dozen flakes (all weather reporters). I can't believe there is not any real news going on. They get a story and beat it to death.

The countdown continues.....
58 down........86 to go

57 injection over and done!...............

There is a country song called "hole in the floor of heaven" I immediately thought of that song when I saw this picture. "it made me smile".
We went to Mass and then a polish dinner with Mikes Mom and Dad. The food was great, but the company was even better! They are the best! I don't know how I am so blessed to have family like them!

Back to the treatment .. the dizziness is still a problem. Today the body aches and headaches were pretty bad.

57 down...... 87 to go

56th injection over....

So today I don't feel as dizzy as yesterday.


56 done ......... 88 to go