Tonight I am at the House of Care which is mostly for cancer patients. There are no tv's in the rooms to encourage people to get OUT of their rooms and hang out in community areas like the kitchen, living room/library or one of the tv rooms.

There are some people here who have lost their hair and it bothers me to see them because I know that very soon, I am going to be one of them.

Lots of different people with various diagnosis and stories. Mom and I hung out in the kitchen area where there are several cafe style tables. We played some games, I learned a new one with Dominoes called Turkey Toes....fun! I also read in the living room for a bit and have now retired to our room.

By this time tomorrow, I will either be home or if it is still snowing, I'll be here....first treatment over with.

I am not looking forward to it.

In order to help assist with the IV issues, I've been drinking water like crazy....being dehydrated makes it all the harder to get an IV in.

And btw, I like Petal!!!!   :) Made me smile!

I'll explain LilyFestre another time. For now, I'm tucking into bed and going to try and focus enough to read.

I'm keeping a few things my priest told me in mind.....in particular, "Damn it, I WILL get through this!"

Love and hugs.

Michelle