One to go !!!!

Next week will be my LAST Taxol and Herceptin treatment.... 16 treatment total.
I will continue with Herceptin for 6 treatments every three weeks. This is because my tumor was estrogen positive.
I struggled this past week, missed out on several social events that I just couldn't manage to get to. The nurse said that the steroid that I get begins to wear down so consequently I am under the influence of the chemo at that point in the week.

Joe and I did enjoy a cook out at Kevin and Holly's house with their friends, they are all so much fun to be with. We went to the lake on Monday with Kevin and family. Tess am Mia had fun swimming in front of the Lash and Schick cottage. I dangled my feet in the cool refreshing water. I love the being at the lake. I grew up on Baw Beese Lake in Hillsdale and have so many fond memories of great times with friends, giving swimming lessons at the beach. The Memorial Holiday is a time to remember our service personnel that are keeping our country free. We are very proud of Katie and Sam in our family that are serving our country in the Army.

My good friend, Joanne Kuhlman, took me to treatment today. The time flew because we had a nice visit, she made a delicious lunch, and even a People Magazine to catch up on. It was nice spending the day with her. Jean Lash, Kay Walper and Pam Feldkamp have also taken me. I appreciate the time they have taken out of their busy days. Thanks good friends who have helped out in so many ways. I just wish I felt good enough afterwards to do a little shopping.

Our book club is reading "No Angel" by Penny Vincenzi. I am really enjoying it.
Joe and I are enjoying a Shepards Pie that Jocelyn Menyhart made. She will be leaving for England soon, I'll miss her, she has been such a terrific friend.

More later, Martha