May 7th

Hello,

Jess had chemo on Friday. Pat took the day off so he drove her over there. She hasn't been feeling really well lately so we were concerned about how her blood work would turn out. Pat said that she only lasted about ten minutes in the car before she fell into a deep sleep in the pickup. He said that he had to wake her up when they got to the cancer center. She ended up having thrush in her mouth and very low potassium levels. They gave her a prescription for a mouth wash and IV fluids for potassium. She got both chemos on Friday. On Monday she has to start steroids again (which she hates). This protocol seems to make her feel really yucky and tired a lot, but then at night she can't sleep very well...so it is very hard on her. I am not sure if she has to go back over there next Friday or not. I had forgotten to ask. Please keep her in your prayers as the next two months are going to be long ones (I feel like).

Love to all, Cindi

P.S. I also want to thank everyone for all of their help and support. We could not have done all the travel expenses and everything on our own. I am going to try to write up something for the newspaper. I am sorry that I won't be able to mention everyone. There has been so many! But I want you to know that we appreciate each and everyone of you!!!!! Love you guys!! :) We still have the South Valley account going since we still have over two years of chemo left, traveling back and forth to Medford and Portland for tests and appointments. Thanks!!