We're back from vacation and preparing for Jon's next chemoembolization. He is feeling strong and looks great (equipped with hair on his head, eyelashes and eyebrows). We are to be at the UW Medical Center on Thursday at 6:30 am for the second chemoembolization. Dr. Goswami will be doing the second portion of the right lobe of Jon's liver. They tell us that the side effects should be about the same but Jon and I have decided that they won't be as bad since there is so much less cancer to kill and we have the prior knowledge of having already had one procedure. All in all it's still much better than systemic chemo.
The kids and I had a wonderful vacation in Connecticut and NYC. It was great to see my sister and her family. When Elizabeth and Kelsey were younger they used to spend a few weeks a summer with their cousins at my mom and dad's in Pennsylvania. When the girls went off to college that ended and this is the first time all the cousins have been together in approximately five years. It is amazing to watch them pick up where they left off, like they just saw each other last week. I won't be surprised if Kelsey decides to go off to college on the east coast to be closer to his cousins and extended family. I guess that means I'll just have to make more trips back there!
Jon and I attended Ed Frawley's memorial service on Saturday. It was a moving tribute to Ed, his life, and the lives of the many people he had touched. Two coworkers came all the way from Japan to honor Ed and his family. Many coworkers, family members and childhood friends paid tribute to Ed through sharing stories about his childhood, friendships, and family. I would say Kristi, Cody and Kyle are doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Please keep them all in your prayers during the coming months.
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