Courage is today's word

Today I had a chance to snuggle with my boys and drive them to their respective AM places. I'll be having some unexpected free time ('What's that?' you say, 'she doesn't HAVE any free time') and I'll be taking a circuitous route to my Oakland office. I'm mostly set to have another bookkeeper whom I trust, a dear friend, take over for me temporarily. I'll miss seeing everyone, it's fun to work in an office with a great salad bar on street level and huge slices of incredible pizza right around the corner, $2 each.

Funny thing is that I've not been eating my way through this ordeal all day every day. I've been treating myself with quiet time, trinkets and the occasional ice cream. But after 8 pm, nothing edible is safe around me. Even so, I've gained only 1.5 lbs. For me, that's amazing.

Had blood work done today - pre-chemo stuff, and the gene test. I'm getting used to getting stuck with a needle, what has become of the woman who almost fainted each time there would be a needle stick? Oh yeah, it must be the Paxil.

Cindy is coming from Philly to stay with me the weekend of the 18th. Chemo or not. I can't wait to see her, I even think she'll be able to stay in the B&B around the corner from me.