I passed the audition

My studying paid off (and the weekend shots of Neupogen). I passed the blood test today! My white cell count soared from 1.6 Thursday to 32.0 today. I'm a little anemic, but the chemotherapy is still on for Wednesday and I restarted radiation today. Just 10 more radiation treatments to go. ...
My daughter went to the doctor with me today and my son dropped by afterward. Not sure when the three of us were last together, but today was a good feeling. ...
When your "kids" move out of the house things change. Being empty-nesters has it advantages, but sometimes you feel a bit obsolete. Just getting older, I guess. ...
The esophagitis is much better. I had only one dose of pain medicine today. I added up my meds today and discovered I take at least seven pills every day. There are two other pills I take as needed, two I take during chemo, four oral meds I take as needed and one inhalant I use as needed. In other words, I could take 16 different meds in one day. You know how many specifically treat cancer? None. That's right. Not a single one of them is a cure for cancer. Crazy? Yes. Essential? I'm afraid so. ...
Late last week I received an inspirational card with a hand-written note. The return address was Alexandria, Va. I didn't have a clue who the person was, but the note was very touching. Turns out the woman is part of a prayer group of a friend of ours who lives in Virginia. A total stranger cares about me. I can't describe how that makes me feel. Rest assured, however, it's a good feeling.