Wow - the year is fast coming to an end and I am behind, to say the least. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with all of the delicious food, thanks to Rob, Matt, Liz and Anna. It was terrific - and I did not do anything! What a lovely weekend!
And now I am looking toward Christmas and EVERYONE (David, Lolly, Henry and Charlie, Rebecca, Mark, Rob, Liz, Matt, Anna) will be home. It was be the most lovely Christmas and we are expecting Santa Claus to pay us a visit. Henry and Charlie have written a letter telling Santa that they will be here in Scottsdale and not in Madison, although they have expressed to Santa that he can leave presents at both places. It's ok with them. We are going to have an open house on December 26th to say hi to everyone at my condo's club house. So if you can come, we would love to see you - there will be lots of food and drinks! It all starts at 4:30 p.m.
During the Thanksgiving weekend, Matt decided to shave what hair I still had off of my head, so now I am bald, as you can see. I must say it's a little cold without a hat these mornings. Now I have to find a wig that fits and looks good. I tried on a blond wig, but it just didn't seen to be me!
I am currently having chemotherapy (abraxane) once a week along with potassium shots and neuprogen shots to get my white blood cells up to speed. It does wear on me somewhat, but I am trying my best to go to school - not sure I am very productive while I am there - but thank heavens for my co-worker, Kathy, who makes up for my lack of enthusiasm and knowledge. It's been very frustrating for me. But I forge ahead!
Rebecca and Mark come to town this next week for a few days to see me and also to go Christmas shopping. It will be so nice to have them here with me. Liz and Rob have a new rescue dog - Mabel, and Rob is very busy with his stores readying them for the holidays. Anna is finishing her thesis and must defend it prior to Christmas vacation. She is very busy working on this document. Matt is back in Washington, DC having received a recent commendation for his work in Vienna. David continues to work on his asthma-GPS inhaler and talk with health care workers throughout the country. Lolly is busy with the boys' schedules and working on her freelance writing project.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you will also have fun getting ready for Christmas. I hope to get my tree next week while Becky and Mark are here - I have lots of special things to put up in my house, so I will be very busy. I will send photos of my Christmas decorations.
Thank you again for your special thoughts and prayers. I wake up each day knowing that all of you are thinking of me and helping me get through the day. It's my job to make sure that happens and I do my very best.
Suzy
