Going back in next week

Once again, not much to say, but I know that there are those of you who are checking for updates. So, here's an update:

Misty is going back into the hospital for another round of chemotherapy next week. It's been really nice having her at home for all these weeks. I think it's been really good for the kiddos to have her around, and good for Misty, too, to be home. And, of course, Misty enjoys not having the negative effects of chemo.

Misty is really doing quite well these days. Last week, for Thanksgiving weekend, we all (Misty and me, and the kids, and Misty's mother, Terri) took a road trip up to Kansas City, MO to visit Misty's sister, Teralee, and her family. The 9-hour drive up was uneventful and we had a great time hanging out with Teralee and Paul and their two little girls, London and Ashlyn. Misty felt good enough (and crazy enough!) to stand out in the freezing cold--literally, freezing--on Thanksgiving night for FOUR HOURS, with her mom and sister and daughters at the mall, waiting for a free gift card and some early morning Black Friday shopping. We drove home Sunday, and Misty even drove for a bit.

So, now that we've gotten over that holiday, it's time for Misty to get back to the hospital for another 5-day chemo treatment. She'll be out in plenty of time for Christmas, and hopefully she has a mild reaction to the treatment so that it won't completely ruin the holiday for her.

That's about it for now. I'll try to post another update before weeks go by again, and maybe I'll get some pictures up here, too.

As always, we are very grateful for the help you have all provided us. The dinners are thoughtful and always helpful. Thanks again.