Jason Black, Cathi's cousin, took this picture of the Lillie's in front of her house. It is a great picture, and was taken with the sunset in the distance, and it just brings out what is really nice in the world. All this just right outside Cathi's house. It is a reminder of the Louis Armstrong tune 'What a wonderful World.'
Cathi started Chemo again today at the clinic. This is the second round of chemo for the chloroma. It was planned for 4-6 weeks in the future. Since the chloroma has responded positively from the first treatment it was decided to jump while the iron is hot. Cathi is still not able to keep meals down regularly, but her counts are improving every day.
The treatments will be much the same as before. Chemo at the clinic with another treatment in a to go IV bag that she carries home. So this is a good thing to keep her at home for as much as possible.
Conor & Annie and their two babies will be down for the weekend. They come in on Friday and then fly home early Sunday morning. Gail continues her vigilant watch with Cathi. Gail will be going home on Friday afternoon.
The night before treatments was celebrated with a nice dinner with her cousins Jason, Sara, Gail, and her brother Walt. It was highlighted with a home made lemon meringue pie that he had a special recipe to make it with no dairy products for Cathi. The pie was great and as soon as Cathi realized it had no dairy products in it she quickly finished it. This was one meal that stayed down. The Pie was incredible. Jason is a great cook.
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Whoo hoo
it is Rusty time for the poll position.
Who is that Rusty guy?
Cathi you will have a big heart as you go through this. We are all pulling for you.
Obviously Rusty has a hard time spelling the word Beautiful!
It is indeed a beautiful world and Cathi has played a big part in making it that way.
That pie was yummy. Cathi had another piece tonight. We'll have to decide who gets the last piece... but I will gladly give it up if she as much as glances toward the pie. It has her name all over it. And Chef Jason is one rockin' dude.
Cathi, I so enjoyed our visit this evening. I am visualizing WD-40 being sprayed at every point where the bad stuff is trying to stick together and bond. It is being greased up, split up and blasted away by the fembots! By the way the song "What a Wonderful World" brought my very dear Mother-In-Law through tough times with over 12 years with Lymphocetic Leukemia. She beat the odds again and again! xoxo
Yes, a wonderful evening it sounds like, and that's they way we live. Celebrating little things like the best lemon pie. There will be lots more pie, for all that hard work fighting those little burgers, go get 'em Cathi!
Love ya,
Nancy D.
aha - so Walt is Rusty and Jason is the Chef! Sounds like you had a great evening.
And the lily is spectacular - is that the result of your gardening efforts in the Spring?
Take a deep breath and tackle this 2nd round of Chemo head on. You're such a star!
lots of love #2 GOT
I just got caught up reading the last week of posts...
Perkier??? Ha!!! that even made me laugh!
Hey gardening girl - aren't those lilies called resurrection lilies? How fitting. Each year they rise from the ground, no leaves, and bloom with such beauty. Just like you my friend -
Hello Cathi,
Pleased to see the blog - good luck with the chemo.
We remember enjoying Key Lime pie on Florida Keys many years ago! Scrumptious!
The picture of the lilies is lovely.
Sending positive vibes and lots of love from Margaret & Brian XX
Milk free lemon meringue!? Wow!! That is fantastic!! Still thinking of you every moment of everyday. You are one fantastic and strong woman! You have lots more going for you, so keep on fighting!
Love-
Craig and Margaret
lemon pie sounds wonderful, and glad to hear it was good to your tummy.
I appreciate being part of your journey. Today is our Cowboy Church monthly gathering.... Dessert Potluck Social. You will be on our prayer list there and I hope to have lemon pie in your honor.
Blessings for you today.
Word Verification: jightle = what happens when one indulges in too many dessert socials......
"I'm starting to jightle from all the pie"
A quick message from one of your new book club friends. I've only met you a handful of times, but I'll be missing you tonight at our monthly meeting. Stay positive and we'll celebrate your return to book club in the very near future!
-Tacey
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