A Happy New Year...

we are having so far.

The holidays were so much fun and went way too fast. Ice skating, Guitar Hero, a new ping pong table, Sing It and New Years Eve at Dave and Busters were a few of the things that kept us busy. We hosted the Hirschfeld family Christmas on the 26th. A day of fun, delicious food, playing with cousins and wonderful gifts. The kids are back to school and I am still putting Christmas away.

I have been feeling great, just needing that occasional afternoon nap. Follow-up CT scans were done last Friday and I recieved the results yesterday at chemo. There is continued improvement in the area affected. That's GOOD NEWS!!! My oncologist did change one of the chemo drugs and I will again receive 3 rounds every three weeks with a follow-up Ct scan. Next treatment is the 28th.

The swelling in my arm is still present but I have been going to physical therapy since early December and have greatly improved the range of motion. Yesterday I also began lymphedema therapy which is a 3 week series of daily appointments with a specialized physical therapist trained in techniques to decrease the swelling. These include massage-yea!!! and the wrapping of my arm with graduated bandages to help force the fluid back into my lymphatic system -not fun!!! I am looking forward to see how my arm improves from this.

I have also been visiting our family chiropractor weekly which I feel has been very beneficial. It has been helping provide a balance of care for my mind and body.

It was wonderful to hear from so many friends over the holidays. Please know how much I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers...they ARE WORKING! I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2008!