Treatment went well yesterday!!!  Alleluia!  Nurse Maria was able to get the IV in with only one stick!!!  Keith, of course brought his usual humor to the stressful situation and was trying to consult with Maria about which vein he would use.  They were able to keep my mind off the anxiety I was feeling which allowed me to relax.  She is just amazing!!!  Although this body had to make sure it was not that easy so the IV would not give the blood needed so she had to get that from the other arm with one more stick.    

As I look back on life I am amazed how humor has gotten us through so many hard times!  The negative energy goes away when laughter is in the air and I am proof that smiling is the best way to keep negative energy far away.  Kindness is contagious and I am always amazed at all the things that come from being kind.  

In talking with Dr. Chung it looks like all is going well with my recovery and now the new phase in the treatment.  I am having to go back to have another MUGA scan which is one of those tests I dread!!!  BUT it will be good to make sure this medicine is not hurting my heart.  I am doing well on my new meds and will hope all keeps going well.

We did find out some unwanted news from Carmax...  they are switching insurance companies as of Jan. 1.  We will no longer have Blue Cross and Blue Shields and will not have Atena.  This is making us re-look at our plans for reconstruction and may work with Dr. Lu to see if it can be done before the change.... More to come on this topic!