The Breath of Spring

I must admit, updating when everything seems so status quo seems a bit odd, but this period of normalcy is so refreshing.

Keith, Kerry and Keira have come to visit for the week, and though I think we're all suprised that two small children can run four adults so ragged, it has been pure joy. Being only two months apart Van and Keira make perfect playpals - even when squabbling over whose turn it is with whatever the toy of the hour is, they're hilarious to watch. And when they're done fighting and they hug and kiss, it is precious.

They couldn't have come at a better time. I'm still very tired but all the burns and other discomforts are over with, and I feel mostly like I did before this all began - minus all the symptoms that suggested a problem in the first place. I've entertained guests on the back patio, cooked a few delicious meals, slid down the big slide at the park over and over, dyed eggs, and had an Easter morning egg hunt for half a dozen munchkins!

Surgery is scheduled six to eight weeks after radiation treatment is over, as it gives the radiation time to continue to work, but precedes any significant build up of scar tissue. My surgeon has tentatively scheduled surgery for May 3, although I'll see him in the coming week to firm that up. Though I dread they may tell me that Van will not be permitted to visit during my six day hospital stay, the May date will at least allow me to celebrate his second birthday at the end of the month! And the sooner surgery is behind me, the sooner the third phase of chemo can begin and the sooner we can all put this behind us and go on counting birthdays!