Starting Chemo

Misty starts chemotherapy on Tuesday. yay.

One the one hand, I'm glad she'll be getting treatments with proven results. On the other hand, I know that this starts a very difficult road.

It also means that, with Misty's immune system compromised from her treatments, we'll all have to be extra careful when dealing with her. We're all going to have to get flu shots, and use lots of anti-bacterial hand gel. In fact, they've also informed us that hospital visits during chemo treatments will be limited to immediate family. This is really a bummer because Misty has enjoyed the visits and card games and flowers and conversation from everyone who stopped by to see her. (At least she enjoyed it until the pain meds kicked in and then she would either doze off or start saying silly things.)

On an entirely positive note, we got word that Misty qualifies for one of the Medicaid programs, regardless of my income. This takes a huge amount of stress off of our financial concerns--but not entirely.

Thanks to all who helped with turning our messy office into a downstairs bedroom for Misty, and (almost) finishing our downstairs bathroom remodel. With the shape Misty's in, it wouldn't do her well to keep going up and down the stairs for everything. Again, I can't thank everyone enough for the prayers. Please continue to pray for Misty and our family. We still need all the help we can get.