Wow! Today has been busy and long, most of it spent at the hospital but so encouraging. My blood numbers are all up and my body is fighting back. "Almost normal" is how the P.A. described it. Orders are to have fun this weekend and get some strength back to be ready to start Course 2 of chemo on Monday (barring any problems.) Hey- all of these responses to the blog boggles my mind! So encouraging and each one precious to me. How can I thank each of you for your uplifting words and prayers!? The great news is that my pain is diminishing little by little. Not enough to sleep through the night, but definitely better. The pictures you see are at our apartment and at Bennigan's. It sure feels good to be out of the hospital after 9 days and able to do normal things. How about that wig!? I may wear it after I get my hair back! Keep praying for me and Robert, my darling caregiver and nurse. God is good all the time! Love to all, Trudy