May 20

The weekend off of radiation and Chemo was a nice relief. Saturday I went to Aaron's track meet. CIF final might sound exciting, but in reality I sat in 100 degree heat for 2 hours after driving for 1 hour up there to watch probably a total of 20 seconds of his vaulting. I was pretty exhausted after. On Sunday I felt the best since starting treatment. I tried Yoga with Cynthia, they lost me when I was suppose to go from lizard to falling angel (at first I though she said fallen angel, and I thought "hey I got this one"). After class the instruction directed me to other more appropriate classes for someone with the flexibility of a kiln dried hickory stick.

I felt good enough Monday morning to go for a run with the dogs. It was not pretty but it felt good to get out. I started back with the radiation yesterday and today. The doctor has continued to encourage me to keep exercising saying the radiation will only continue to drain my energy. He also told me that the nurses were having a laugh at my expense when I told them in my check up that I get tired in the afternoon and need to take naps. ("what did he expect and why is he still running if he is so tired") I am very glad I could be the source of amusement for not only the other yoga participants who could contort their body and balance in completely unnatural positions, but also to the nursing staff at St. Joseph's radiology department.

I am dreading and looking forward to getting back on the Chemo on Thursday, although I have been warned that the next two weeks will be very draining. Iam meeting with my oncologist on Thursday and I am trying to get with the surgeon to get and update on my surgery schedule. I will try to post later this week.

Thanks again for all the support.