Saturday, October 17

Hi everyone,

I am somewhat behind as I always am, it seems. Thursday morning I had my first chemotherapy infusion into my new PORT. I did go to the chemo unit at Mayo Clinic early on Thursday, but my PORT didn't want to work that early. So the gals had to put some medicine into it to make it work. The doctor had placed it correctly, but because it was new and this was the first time, the PORT needed to be coaxed, I guess. Anyway it did work - and the result is that I don't feel too bad. A little tired, but not too bad. So each Thursday I shall have a shot and hopefully this new type of chemo will allow me more time with my family and my friends.

I do want you all to know that my son and his business partner have gotten their biscuits into Anthropologie now, so all of you who have dogs need to take a trip to Anthropologie to pick up one of their 5 gallon cans of Polka Dog biscuits. (I will post a photo for you also.) They are truly great and your doggies will love them.

My sister has been here for a few days and we are getting many errands done that needed to be completed, as well as going to the store for goodies. She will leave on Sunday this week. It has been nice to have her here with me.

Thank you again for all of your good wishes. I am still at home, hoping to see my little Henry and Charlie for Halloween. Then perhaps back to work in early November. But first, Rob, Liz, Rebecca, Mark and his parents may come to see me. So there's lots happening here. It's a great time to visit Arizona when all of the other parts of the country are so cold. Rob also has a trip planned to visit Matt in Vienna while Matt is still there. David and Lolly are working hard and David will get his asthma devices very soon. We are all very excited!

So as you can see - we are hardly missing a BEAT! Thank you once again for your calls, your cards, and your thoughts and prayers. I shall forge ahead and hopefully this new chemo will also agree with me.

Love, Suzy