Jon's doing somewhat better today. I came home to check on him at lunch and he was actually up and around, working a bit at his desk. He did go back to bed after lunch and slept until 6 or so. When I got home from work he was quite nauseous but felt better after dinner (which he managed to prepare). I did cancel his chemo tomorrow and we get to see both Dr. Chue and Dr. Reilly in the morning. He will also have some more blood tests.

I want to tell you all a little more about my fundraiser. It is sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America and has a suborganization called Team in Training. In all of my fundraising and endurance events I have never found an organization as inspiring as this group. They sponsor all kinds of events from triathlons, marathons to distance cycling, all designed to benefit cancer victims and their families. I am connected with the cyclists and have several wonderful coaches. We are scheduled to practice as a group every Saturday and also train individually. This Sunday I was scheduled to ride the Chilly Hilly (30miles around the hills of Bainbridge Island) with my team. Naturally, with Jon feeling so poorly I cancelled out. After I texted my coach to let him know I couldn't make it, I was struck by how every single person in this group has a story similar to mine. Some people are there because they lost a spouse, a friend, or a child. Everyone of them is there to make a difference. I am so inspired by each individual I have met in this process and by the tremendous response I have received from all of you. It has made me realize how much cancer can make your feel completely powerless and that by our participation in events like this we all can truly make a difference. I am sincerely and eternally grateful for all of your encouragement and support.