Friday, August 28, 2009

Happy Friday!

Wow! I had my last treatment in this first round of chemo yesterday! I will still take the oral medication for 6 days. Then I will be off of everything for two weeks. How nice that will be. I have a heart scan on the 10th and will see Dr. Albain on the 17th when I start part two of this journey.

I taught full days Wed., Thurs. and Fri. this week. It was great to see the kids! My energy level was not quite as high as my enthusiasm. I have decided to teach part time on Mon.-Thurs. for awhile. My good friend and substitute, Anne Coglianese will be filling in. She will do a great job with the kids. What a blessing!

Emily started her job and although very busy, she is really enjoying it! Dan started grad classes and likes his professors very much. He will have lots of studying to look forward to.

I hope you are all doing well. Thanks again for all your concern and support. It means so much!! Enjoy the weekend!

Karen
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5 comments:

  1. ColleenAugust 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Yay for being done with the first round of chemo! And I think the part time idea is great. Conserve your energy! And how great that Cog is going to be able to help out! I hope that your second round goes as well as the first.

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  2. GrammyAugust 30, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Dear Karen,
    It was so good to hear that you have completed your first round of treatment. I am glad that you are able to teach part-time and them come home and rest. It will be such a break for your body to have no medication at all! You are doing a great job handling this difficult journey. Have a great start to the school year.

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  3. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Dear Karen,

    I am so happy that you have crossed out round #1! Enjoy the kids and the half days. You remain in my prayers...

    Love, Karen M

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  4. rlballaSeptember 5, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    I can just picture Anne up there !! What a hoot! What a team! God bless you both. . .Linda

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  5. Riffle RunSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Dear Karen,
    I've been thinking of you as the school year came around and am glad to know you can work part-time for a while. Hooray for being "All Done With Round 1!" Have you been thinking of what you'll be for Halloween this year? I'll have that coffee pot on! As always, you are in my prayers.
    Love, Sue C

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