Well, it has been about a month since my last post and a few people have asked me for updates. I guess the long wait between posts can be summed up by "No news is good news." However, since they are no longer here, I could also say "out of sight, out of mind."
Mom and dad have enjoyed the Florida weather for a little over a month now. The girls and I went down there to visit them last week. The girls had a week off for their "mid-winter break." We were lucky enough to continue our annual visit with them. We had a nice time with them. I think they were happy to see us even though we upset their normal routine.
Mom had her 2nd Herceptin treatment in Florida yesterday. She will have one more treatment down there in 3 weeks. She also has continued on the oral chemo.
The warm weather has been good all around for her. Her spirits are good and her side effects are very manageable. I think you just feel better when the weather is warmer. Your body spends less energy trying to be comfortable.
I understand that the facilities are nice at the doctor's office. Dad was able to get in a nap in one of the reclining chairs while mom had her treatment. We just hope that all of his snoring didn't bother too many of the cancer patients.
Wow! 100+ is a lot of hot pads. Great that Ida is maitaining her treatment with help of Peter and it is nice that you guys visited them during break as well. Weather is warmer down in FL for sure! Snow is still coming here in NE/Boston area even though buds are on trees! Our best wishes and prayers! Hope to see you guys.
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