What a mix of emotions as we prepare for tomorrow.  I can't presume to speak for Cathy, but I know that I am both nervous and excited, though excited is not the right word.  Anticipation is more correct.  I'm ready for this disease to start retreating.  I've been praying for the medicine to be effective and for Cathy to have limited side effects.  Of all the side effects, I think it's the nausea that she dreads the most.  I think Cathy's ready for hair loss, ready for fatigue, ready for weird dreams and early menopause.  She really hates nausea.  She's thinking of the medicine as little Pac-Man characters going in and eating the cancer cells.  That's a pretty positive image, I think.


Cathy's appointment is at 9:15.  We'll leave about 8:30.  Thank you in advance for your prayers.