Hello one and all,

    First and foremost, Mom (Grandma Ava) celebrated her 91st birthday this past Saturday.  Karen as usual spoiled her Mom on this special day and Mom received many cards and gifts from many family members.  Although she won't admit it, she had a great time hitting the big "91."

    Anyhow, Karen started her sixth cycle of chemo this past week.  Karen's blood counts are always well within the appropriate ranges to have the chemo.  Karen's cancer markers are decreasing but not as fast as the doctor would like.  Karen saw her oncologist yesterday and he will extend her chemo regimen for two more cycles.  So Karen will receive the same chemo treatment during the months of October and November.  He also told Karen to expect another PET scan in November.  To say the least, Karen was not thrilled about having another PET scan.  Oh well, time will tell how the additional treatments go for Karen.

   When she is not busy with doctor appointments, blood tests or chemo treatments, Karen stays busy with housework, yard work, woodworking, exercising or just "hanging out and doing NOTHING." 

    Karen and her Mom again express their heartfelt thanks to everybody for the phone calls, and most definitely your prayers and thoughts.   Thank you and may the good Lord take care each and every one of you in a very special way. 

Tip of the Blog: Whose life can you influence today with a genuine smile? Smiling back at you!!!