Happy May

Well after a wet Saturday we have a beautiful Sunday here in Colorado. It is sunny and about 65 degrees. Bill, Chris and Bill's brother Tim are working on the deck in the backyard. Bill wants to build me a deck so I can sit outside and look at the flower gardens this summer. Right now they are trying to dig the post holes with a 2-person auger. They have 15 holes to dig and I think they are done with 5. I hear some raised voices, so I will just stay up here in my room and out of the way. ;-) (Later in the day: they got the 13 holes done for the deck and everybody is stilll talking to each other. )

The ERCP must have taken more out of me than I thought. I was very tired this week. I spent alot of time in bed. I also received chemo number 10 this week. So that could have something to do with it too. In celebration of my 10th chemotherapy I brought in brownies for the oncology nurses. They truly have a gift of caring and compassion.

Thursday was my last day at the City of Fort Collins. Really my last day at work was Friday October 31st. I ran out of leave at the end of March. I needed to either return to work part time (going full time in 6 months) or terminate. My doctor recommended that I not return to work at this time. After this week, I agree I can't work at this time. I really enjoyed the people I worked with at the City. I will miss them.

Next week will be chemotherapy and a bone scan. The bone scan is to look for any additional bone metastisis. I did have a tumor on my spine that was treated with radiation. It was found because it was causing pain. So they want to look for any other bone issues.

We will have prayer circle on Monday. I am always so lifted up after that experience. I really appreciate all of the prayers that I am receiving. I know they are working.

Have a peace filled week.
Michelle