Stay strong, darling friend!

So many have asked how my friend, Kathi, is doing.  Thank you very much for your inquiries, support, thoughts and prayers.  Today seemed like a perfect time to fill you in on her progress.  Many gather in churches and synagogues this weekend/if you have a chance to add her name to a prayer list, that would obviously be wonderful.  She, her family and friends recognize that prayer has immense impact.   

Here’s the latest: 

This past week Kathi had an additional port installed in her stomach.  This coming Monday she begins the next round of chemotherapy.  More of a time commitment this time.  Treatments are on days 1, 2 and 8 of the 21-day cycle with one of the three treatments directed at her chest port/the others at her stomach.  The cycle is repeated four times followed by 10 months of maintenance. 

Kathi’s hysterectomy was successful and as many of you know, surgery takes a toll on energy levels.  She’s increased her exercise from 5-minute walks to 10-15.  Driving wasn’t a possibility until this week but friends have stopped by and/or taken her to lunch, which she’s loved.

As the intensity of the next round increases, a nausea-free, positive response to the treatment is her main concern/hope/wish/prayer. 

Thanks, all, for taking time to think about/send healing thoughts to my fantastic friend, Kathi, as she moves successfully through this next cycle.  You would love her as much as we all do. 

For background information, click on the following link:  Kathi Olson.

Come on, Kath, keep on going, darling friend.  Know that you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.