Almost done with Chemo- yay!

Had my Quinceanera (15th) killing party yesterday.  I have one more to go. I can't believe this part is almost over.  These last couple of weeks have been a little harder on me.  I am definitely more tired, my heart has been doing some really weird stuff (but everything checked out okay with that). I have a follow up appt with the Cardiologist on Monday.  The nurse practitioner, Robin (whom I love!!) said everything I am going through right now is all related to the effects of the chemo.  She said my body is just tired of dealing with it after almost 6 months.  Overall, I think I have done okay, there have been some definite changes to my body from the steroids and the chemo,  My fingernails are turning brown..which is really gross looking!  I read that my eyebrows and eyelashes might fall out AFTER I finish chemo. What the Hell!!!  I was just getting used to getting some hair back. At least I am alive, and my chances are good.  I am going to beat this - so I say to you cancer - IS THAT ALL YOU GOT??  Cause me, God and my praying family are gonna kick your ass!  Looking forward to my Sweet Sixteen!

Abel went for his follow-up's at MD Anderson this week.  Everything came back fine.  He has a couple of little lymph nodes that are a little swollen but there has been no change from the last visit, so the doc feels like they are benign.  He is going to continue to watch them.   Thank you God!! I know He doesn't give us more than we can handle, and I don't think I could have handled anything else.

Devan is home from school, man I sure do miss her!  She did well and Matt was also very excited for her to be home.  Devan got A's & a B and Matt even got an award for Science and he is on the A/B honor roll again.  We are so proud of both of them and how they have adjusted to all the changes that have been going on the last 6 months.

****My nephew, Mark, and his band Oh No! The Radio will be playing at The Jingle Ball at the Parish tomorrow in downtown Austin for the Toy's for Tots fundraiser. They play at 3:45, hope you guys can make it.  They are going to play some great music!! 12 bands for $10-great deal! Please go out and support them. AND if you haven't already joined their Facebook Fan page, please do - Oh No! The Radio ,


I received some wonderful news from The Studio Kitchen this week.  My friend DORI WHEELESS nominated us for a 5 day meal deal and we won. On Wednesday, The Studio Kitchen delivered a big box of meals. Thank you so much Dori, for thinking about us and thank you to the Studio Kitchen for doing such a wonderful thing for families dealing with cancer.

Have a fantastic weekend!!
Hugs & Smiles
Yolanda