More Good News

I received my results from the latest CA19-9. The CA19-9 is a blood test that shows tumor activity for bile duct cancer. Less than 55 is normal. In January my CA19-9 was 7998 and in May it was 526. Now it is 127. So a celebration is in order. Things continue to move in the right direction. Yea.

This week was my week off of chemo, so my blood counts were at their lowest. So I was very tired. I did get to work a little in the yard this week. The weather has been beautiful. Bill and his brother Tim have been working on the deck. We really appreciate all of Tim's help. Bill wanted to build me a deck so I can sit outside this summer and look at the flower gardens. Three of our 10 ft by 10 ft garden boxes have been planted with perennials. Bill also planted raspberries and strawberries.

I have been a little sad this week. I think it is because I am no longer employed. I enjoyed my job and the people I worked with. I worked for the City for over 13 years. Logically I know my job right now is to battle the cancer, but emotionally I miss work. This is part of defining the new normal for me.

Bill left this morning for Maine. He is traveling there for work. He will be returning on Wednesday evening. We will miss him.

Have a peace filled week.
Michelle