June 2020


June 2020 

I met with Dr. Pitz via Zoom on June 5 to get my MRI and lab work results.  I was happy to hear the MRI showed my tumour was essentially unchanged and the swelling in my brain had decreased, but my platelets were still too low for another intravenous chemotherapy treatment. 

I am getting weaker.  The effects of cancer, chemotherapy and steroids is taking a toll on my body.  I am getting weaker and am finding it difficult to walk, even with a walker.  I am starting to experience back pain and my eyesight is deteriorating.  I am always hungry and am grateful I can still enjoy delicious food.  I am always happy to spend time with family and friends and have enjoyed time at the cottage. 

I had a wonderful 58th birthday on June 27.  My in-laws showed up on my deck first thing in the morning with instruments, and sang a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. My family had a birthday lunch at my mom’s place and it was wonderful seeing my family again.  In the evening we had a BBQ with my in-laws which was fun.  I received a lot of calls and text messages and I am so thankful for all my friends. 

*My sister Bev helped me compose this blog.
 
 

Enjoying a cup of tea on our deck at the cottage.
 
Working at the cottage.
 
Enjoying iced tea with my niece Stephanie.
 
Lunch date with my Mom and my sisters.

My beautiful Mom.
 
Visiting my Dad outside at Bethesda Place.
 
Visiting with my Mom on my birthday.
 
My brother-in-law Terry and my Mom at my birthday party.
 
My sister-in-law Anne, who also has a June birthday, and my brother Dewayne.
 
My sister-in-law Michele gave me a beautiful sweater for my birthday.
 

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