So no news about our Blogstar since before Easter week. Sorry about that...I was out of town. I don't know how long it had been since I had seen Kathy. I didn't see her the week before spring break and I don't think I saw her the week before that when she had her 6th kemo. Our schedules at work are totally in conflict this semester. But I did manage to steal some time to stop by this morning. Here are the highlights in true Kathy fashion:
"They lie!" The Taxol treatments do make her nauseated--not the same way as her first kemo drugs, but still... Puking is puking, don't ya know!
She looks great! "But I'm getting up at 4 am so I have enough time to get my eyebrows drawn on straight!" and "I don't recommend the cancer diet, but...Don't tell my doctor, but I want to lose 7 more pounds."
All the appointments are driving her crazy--besides the kemo there are tests, and more tests, and tests on the tests and on and on and on. (See this blog to get a sense of what it is like to live on the schedule of doctors). But I did find out that it wasn't quite true that she hoped to have her surgery on a Thursday and be back to work on Monday! She figured maybe the following Monday so she would only miss about a week of classes! And she would really like to know if they could just wait a couple of weeks until the semester is over because it would be so much better to have her surgery after the end of the semester. I love this woman!!!! This even though the kemo has her @#$%&*! cancer on the run. The doctor reminded her that those weeks between kemo and a delayed surgery just might not be such a good idea!
And then, of course, we had some unbloggable talk about curriculum ;-)
Tomorrow is her PENULTIMATE kemo! I just had to use that word, it's one of my favorites. And now I have even more reason to love it. Kemo #7 tomorrow. After this one, just one more. After tomorrow she is 7/8 done. That's 87.5% finished with kemo Kathy! Ask Davis what percentage is left, he says he is doing fine in his math class!
Kick it Hard tomorrow Kathy! I can picture those poor, sad, haggard, sorry ass, limping cancer cells. They are GOING DOWN!!!!!!!
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6 comments:
Kathy, it is good to see that the Kemo is working hard on the cancer cells and that your great sense of humor and attitude have remained the same. Only a teacher like you would be more concerned about her class than herself. You are a Wonder. Good thoughts being sent your way.
Love You, Aunt Betty
Hi Kathy...am sending great energy from the garlic capital of the world as you continue to fight strong. Hey, maybe a garlic necklace would be just the ticket. Would love to hear more about the #&^#@ curriculum conversation between you and Kelly...how I miss those logical (and loud and passionate) rants! I agree with Betty...you are a wonder. Sending lots of love and admiration your way--Kathleen
HEY KAT,
I'm glad I'm able to "catch up" with you ......Kelly you're a SUPER FRIEND!!!
You're in our prayers kid!!
lots of luv from KS!!!
TELL DAVIS HE CAN VISIT ANYTIME!!
AND SARA TOO!!
xxxOOO'S
It was really nice to see you today Kathy. You are so funny. You crack me and Lorena up!!! I love your spirit and can do attitude. Keep fighting the good fight. Loving you...
Kathy,
I meant to tell you the other day what a great job you are doing with eyebrows. :)
Almost there...
~Rhea
oh, tell Davis I thought about him last weekend when the composition expert was on campus. The expert told us for a good laugh we should check out the Schaffer Writing Method. Then he cracked up because he said it was the most ridiculous thing he has ever seen.
Yes, English teacher humor but Davis will get it.
:)
~Rhea
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