Dear Family and Friends,
I realize the postings have been fewer lately but I am doing okay. Everything still makes me tired but having more normal moments. I have been walking, eating, and trying to mentally get relaxed yet also back into fighter mode. They have me on meds to help save my fertility but the side effects of hot flashes(many, many, many hot flashes) and extra emtions have made things harder. Mom and I are quite a pair together with the hot flashes.
I had my apt. with Dr. Kent on Monday. He still wasn't to happy about my wound so I have until Tuesday to get as much healing done as possible. Tuesday will be a really hard day. I am having surgery to replace the port that the first surgery screwed up, a bone biopsy (to see if it is still in my hip), and if the wound is healed enough they may close it (doubtful due to increased chance of infection). Then that same evening I start another round of chemo. Anshul also takes the bar that tue. and wed. So extra loving thoughts on Tuesday would be helpful.
I went on a wonderful walk with dad at the lincoln park gardens on Monday. They were very relaxing. I went with mom to target this morning. i had a freak out moment halfway through but with moms help pulled myself back together. lots of people and stuff were alot but I walked past a summer dress and I think that was the freak out moment. When I was dreaming of summer and making summer dresses for me and kathleen this past winter this is soooo not what I would ever have imagined. How upsetting but everyday I am trying to get stronger and everyones cards, posts, and thoughts help so much.
Mom and i had a nice lunch and a wonderful walk this evening. She has been working so hard and is such comfort for me. I am so lucky. Anshul has been really studing hard for the bar exam next week and as tired as he is his love and help have been a comfort. Kathleen moves to Indy the first of August and I am soooo looking forward to her wonderful joyful spirit. She always comforts me.
It's the end of my day and I am tired but mom and I are going to try the lincoln park zoo tomorrow morning for some fun. Mom's fixed dinner and we are going to relax and watch some tv.
I love and miss everyone. Thank you for all the love.
Love Andrea
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Hi Andrea, so good to hear from you. I hope you get to the zoo today. When you go by the monkee cage say hi to Uncle Tom for me...will ya? I love you! Uncle John.
That Uncle John, he's a real card!! You know a real "Jack-Ace"! That's my really old joke that I use over and over again when I want to pattern myself after him! We love you dearly and love hearing from you. Many good thoughts your way and prayers, always. Love from Aunt Lisa, Sam, Emily, and Sunny (xo, oo, xo, lick-lick)
I cant wait until im there either. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART! I am sending you good vibes all day long, sissy!
Hi Andrea. Great to hear your update. It sounds like you are trying to enjoy your time as much as possible. Chicago in the summer is beautiful (it's the best of the two seasons: Summer and Winter ;-). I pray that you enjoy it as much as you can.
Give our best to Shul for the bar exam next week. I remember that time of my life (the week before the bar) being so miserable. But, hang in there, the two of you .. .this, too, will pass!!! Love ya
Ryan, Lauren & Gwyn
Andrea,
Tom and I just got back from vacation. I'm going to try to post my pictures from Maine on the Flickr tomorrow.
I'm glad that you're feeling well enough to get out. As for the hot flashes, definitely not fun. You could always try ice-ing your underwear.
I'm sure Anshul will do great on his bar exams. We'll be thinking of him next week.
Hi, Andrea. Its Kathy. I am at work and enjoying catching up with all the pictures and letters. Especially the one at the lake. I am so sorry you have to go through all of this. It looks like you have the greatest support system ever. I wish I could come up soon, but I am emptying out my brothers 2 story house, pretty much alone, and I am having a garage sale tomorrow. Insane, but his neighbor talked me into it. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! I will get up there as soon as I get some of this done. I can only imagine how hard this is for Anshul. I remember when Chris studied and took the CPA exam. Life will be so much easier for both of you after that stressor is gone. I didnt realize that Sharon was staying in an appt. I thought she was staying in your Condo. She and I try to communicate as much as possible. Hang in there and know that I think about you all the time and send you my love always.
Kathy
Hello Andrea,
Wish you best of luck for your petscan. I pray that the results would come as expected. No more cancer. Tomorrow is also a big day for you. We will be there on Sat, and planning to stay till Wed, since Anshul will be busy in his exam and your mom may need help to take care of you.
With lots of love
Raj
PETSCAN DAY - SO MANY HAPPY THOUGHTS!! DONT WORRY!! Ill be there soon!!
Andrea,
SOOOOO happy your CT Scan was negative. Sorry your PET scan was rescheduled. I'm sending positive thoughts your way! A perfusionist I work with asked for prayers for you at his church this past weekend.
I'm thinking of you every day. I know Anshul will pass the bar exam.
Much love to you!
Love,
Aunt Deb
XOXOX
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