I think I am about half way done the radiation treatments and I'm looking forward to not having to go to Kitchener every day. So far I have been feeling alright, but I have noticed I am getting tired alot quicker. My skin is also getting quite red and looks like a bad sunburn, so hopefully it holds out and doesn't get worse. We got some good news on Thursday when I was at the hospital for the Herceptin treatment. While on the Herceptin I have to have a heart test every 3 months as Herceptin could possibly cause some heart damage, and hence they would have to stop the treatment. But I got passing numbers on the heart test, so I can keep going with the treatment. We were grateful for that good heart test! Interestingly, the heart test requires a medical isotope and since the Chalk River nuclear site is closed my isotope came all the way from Holland-I was very happy to have a dutch isotope!

Today the kids have gone back to school and that will definitely help as I go back and forth to radiation. This morning in the opening chapel the principal stated the theme for the school year will be I Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks." Wow, that sure is a tall order. No matter what is going on in your life, trying to find something to give thanks for is such a healthy habit! Even through all of this stuff we've gone through this year, we have had so many things to be thankful for-amazing health care, kind radiation therapists, friends that sure know how to cook, family that's there for you, understanding employers, finding a parking spot on King St.....the list is endless! There are days when it is hard to remind yourself to be thankful, but we have been overwhelmed with so much love, support and encouragement that we sit back and say, "wow, we sure have alot to be thankful for."