Thursday, September 23, 2010

Reality is

We had a family meeting this morning with Dr. Ganguly, me, Mari, Mom & Dad & Walt in the room and both Mark and Conor on the speaker phones. Dr. Ganguly was laying out options for the next few weeks. At the end of the session I was pretty depressed. Essentially no respite living or dying. Lots of "we don't know what will happen." Lots of "WHENS" and "IFS"

It made me pretty crazy and very very glum. I'm missing the babies' baptisms in chicago. I can't really eat and I'm sick of vomiting. I wish I had never agreed to this last bit of chemo.

So the upshot is I'm going to be around and I may be miserable for much of that time.
Just a little dose of the real world of cancer and chemo.

Thank you for the prayers and thoughts and cards. I love the idea of knowing people are out there on my side.
~Cathi

6 comments:

gail said...

{{{{{{{ CATHI }}}}}}}}

Sending you lots and lots of love.

Anonymous said...

Sometimes reality bites. I wish I could take a day or two for you so you could do what ever you wanted.
Love You
Nedra

Robbie Stanley said...

We're definitely here for you and on your side. You are loved so much, by so many. I hope you have a better day today and that you'll find something that makes you smile.
xoxox

Glen Moulton said...

LOTS of people are on your side, we have another relative that recently learned his kidney tumor has metastasized to his bones, his cancer is non-treatable.

We are on his side too, all the way!
You are being lifted up with prayer.

Nancy said...

Always thinking about you girl! Whether you're at home or in a fancy spa room there getting lots of special attention.

Bean and Rick both pass on big hello's and their thoughts!

Nancy D.

Brant said...

Cathi,
You remain an inspiration to me.
Just put your head down and let's move on forward and up. We will be at the top of the next rise to celebrate.

Your friend with thoughts, prayers andenough positive thoughts t share between us.

Brant