I got a clean bill of health for the pneumonia today. I also got the stitches out of my neck from the Power Port that was installed a almost two weeks ago. All I have left is the drain from the surgery on Tuesday. The bright side is that the drain is looking really good and will probably come out on Monday. That will be a good thing, then I will be able to shower again instead of sponge bath (not my favorite thing to do!)

If all goes well and I stay healthy, chemo will start next Friday. I am not looking forward to that, but it will be okay. I think having the port installed was one of my biggest fears and that is over.

Dan is very up beat about all of this and helps me to stay up beat when I start to get down. He shares with me the strength to be able to endure this challenge.

I don't really miss my breasts all that much. I have noticed without them my stomach looks bigger than it did before (maybe it was hiding under the breasts, or maybe I could not see it as well because I had breasts). It does not really matter because I will start to exercise as soon as the doctor give me permission, and hopefully I will be able to get those muscles back in shape or just lose some weight or all of the above. :o)

In the meantime, I am just happy to be alive and for the technology to eradicate this disease from my body.

If I have not mentioned it before, my goals in life are to grow old with my dear wonderful husband, graduate from college, continue to learn and grow closer to the Savior, and enjoy my family.

Again, I want to thank all of you for your prayers and the love that you have shown to Dan and I. I appreciate you all and love you dearly.

Love,
Marilee