And you know what?

"And you know what?" is how Kaitlyn starts most of her conversations.
So I thought it would work here since I have some different things items I want to mention.

I wanted to thank everyone who has sent me Get Well Cards. Thank you.
The cards are a bright spot in my days.

I want to remind everyone I know to donate blood.

I want to Thank Shelly Colbert !!!
She participated in the Relay for the Cure.
She did it in the honor and memory of Grandpa Jack Colbert, Missy Hickam, and Me. Thanks Shell!!!

Here is where the tone of this posting changes.

So, I lost my job. Not a big deal!!! They gave me 3 months personal leave and at the end of that time they terminated my employment, when I am better I can get me job back if I want it.

The reason I mention it is because I was telling my family about it at the Pogue Family Reunion. My cousin Mark stops the conversation and asked "Who did you worked for?"
I respond "St. John's Evangelical Church - Home Healthcare".
He says, "So let me get this straight - you worked for a church? So doesn't that make God your boss?"
Me, "Yes, technically I guess so."
Mark, "So you were fired by God?"
And at that point I realized he was right - I just got fired my God!!!!!

SS

Oh and did I mention?

Today was Kaitlyn and Joseph's first day of school.

Kaitlyn is in 1st grade and her teacher is Mr. Eberhart.
(fun fact Mr. Eberhart was my sisters' Sunday School Teacher when they were little)

Joseph is in 4th grade and his teacher is Mrs. Mitchell.

My vacation! - Dumb place didn't even have a pool!!!

First - - though my mom may yell at me for this, my doctor diagnosed Kris as an "idiot". Yes, that is his medical opinion based on his actions and the marginally rude statements my husband has said in his office about my health. (I would like to point out that I love my doctor!!!)

Yesterday, I went in for my weekly blood test. Since my last chemo, I have been getting lightheaded and a couple of times I have collapsed. Per Kris I had to tell the nurses or the doctor to see if what I should do about the situtation. I did as I was told. After taking my blood, my blood pressure (5 times), and my pulse/ox (3 times - including once after a walkabout the office).

My doctor came in to ask if I was trying to kill myself, asked Joe and Kate if he could hit me (they said yes), he hit me, and then asked what time "the idiot" would be home from work.

I as admitted to the hospital at 5:00 yesterday evening. I received a blood transfusion (two units-bags) during the night and I was released this morning at 10:00.

Carrie sat with me and yelled at me for touching different things. My roommate SNORED all night. They woke me over and over again.

AND to top it all off this morning my doctor asked Kris if he would like to become a widow. Because he (my doctor) was going to personally kill me if and I quote "Pull something this stupid again." (I would like to amend my earlier statement about loving my doctor)

For the record - I would like to say that at no point did I feel sick. Furthermore, I feel worse today that I felt all last week. And of course there are some who would say I am a little lightheaded all the time so what is the big deal (it's okay I know you were thinking it.)

I am fine. Okay. Alive. Unharmed. But tired.

The News is In.

Yesterday, Kris and I met with the doctor.

The CT scan confirms a 75% decrease in the size of the mass.
I will have one more Chemo treatment (in three weeks).
Then I will start Radiation.

Good news right!!