Improving

John is improving and feeling better. Tomorrow, Sunday, January 4, he will be one week out from his last infusion of chemo. He has been pretty miserable the last week but today he feels like he is turning the corner and has been up and about quite a bit, puttering at his desk, unloading the dishwasher, and getting the mail. It is very nice to have him participating in home life more actively, but the best thing is that he feels more like chatting with me and he makes jokes! Tonight I asked him what he wanted me to make him (for dinner). His response, "Rich and good looking!"

School starts Monday for Audrey and she is getting some energy back so I'm not concerned about her managing the load of classes. She was thrilled with her class selection and we hope she adjusts well.

JR has a job prospect so please keep him in your prayers. It sounds like a very good fit but he is a young candidate.

John will have a CT scan sometime the week of Jan. 26 and see the oncologist the following week. We're holding fast to our faith.

I have had my struggles here and there both emotionally and physically, but am able to get a few things checked by the Dr. now that things at home are settling down. It is pretty amazing what stress can do to the body and my empathy has grown exponentially for those caring for a chronically ill loved one and single moms who have to manage the household on their own.

God bless us, everyone.