Chemo day was okay!

Chemo day went pretty good on Monday. Doc was not happy with my white and red cell counts so she tweaked the dosage a bit but other than that, she left the room happy and wanted me to be happy too. It appears the Chemo is doing good for the lymph swelling.. The Chemo went in without any bad side effects again, and just my normal Monday buzz and sleepless evening as usual. I guess I'm very blessed when I consider how much other people go through with the same Chemo and how miserable they are.
Spent the remainder of the day on the phone dealing with the insurance and trucking company to settle up the demise of Laura's poor "Bubba". It's official, he is history and that's sad for her but we are so thankful they are both okay and safe. It made for an exciting weekend and a couple of sore days for the girls, along with a great story they can tell about their "Mack" truck.
The weekend was wonderful having most of our family here to enjoy the snow. I want to tell Steve and Amy how much we loved having them here and bringing the kids. They are just awesome parents and raising such loving and wonderful grandchildren. Aaron and I had a great visit together and that is special for me since it took the other two over a year to get over Grandpa's beard. Aaron is just such a good baby and so much fun to have around at this age. Having Laura and Rachel and Carrie and Bill topped off a grand weekend.
It l looks like snow day today and I know the kids will be happy for sure. Cindy will be happier and it will be fun to spend the day with her here as long as my "Honey Do List' is not too massive or complicated. I might be doing a little shoveling today but that part I love. Sorry Carm.
Also, a message to all our host families. It is that time when we head to DC to pick next year's kids so if you know any families that are thinking of hosting or that would make a good host family, please let us know their names and we can call them. And, just in case you are thinking of hosting again, let us know now so we can hold school slots. This is such a wonderful part of our life and we want to share it with many others.
Thanks to all who called and wrote this weekend. Thanks to Aunt Muriel and Aunt Sherri for your warm calls. That is such energy for me and really appreciated. Special prayers for Sean and Kim's mom who passed away yesterday. Life is so hard to end for those left behind. Just remember you are all loved and may God bless you all.