Well, I know it has been a long time since I have updated, but the good news is that mom has done so well, there wasn't much to update.  She came home today and we are celebrating her LAST cycle of chemo which ended today!!  She completed 4 cycles and they considered her in remission after the first two.  They do two more cycles as just a precaution.  She has had minor side effects, mostly fatigue, which is much worse than just being tired, and not much of an appetite.  She has done labs 2 times a week for the past several weeks to keep an eye on her blood. 

There have been a lot of doctors appointments and meds and rules to follow, but she is almost done with it.  She will have a few more weeks of labs and appointments and tests and then they discharge her from care for 3 months.  She will get a PET scan every 3 months for a while to continue to make sure the cancer stays away.   

She will be fatigued for quite a while.  She hopes to have the energy to wrap all the Christmas gifts she has bought online shopping!  

Thank you all who have sent notes and cards.  She loves them!  She especially likes emails since she has rarely talked to anyone since this all started.  She is just very tired and tries to do small tasks each day.  She has been cooking a little bit and one day did bake me biscotti, which is my favorite.  One special friend sends at least one prayer a day to her and sometimes more---you know who you are!  :)  We love and appreciate all your prayers as they have certainly made a difference.