48 days to go

Mistie pulled off her chemotherapy today without a hitch.

We had a great week with no chemo

This last week was my week off. Russ had a short business trip in Colorado and we thought it would be a good chance to leave town for a few days together. We didn't do much but the kids had a great time eating out and swimming. On the way home we dropped the kids off with Russ's parents and they have been in St George for a family reunion this week. Which turned out to be a good thing since they got a cold (Good for us anyway). Russ tells me that I have exactly 50 days from today to be finished and that I have gone 98 days since my first.

Keeping Cool on Saturday

We went to the Payson pool on Saturday. It was nice to get out and do something. The water was great, Russ brought a few floating noodles and I enjoyed going around the lazy river.

Baseball Game

Mistie had a good time at Dericks game last week. His team is doing really well and they have only lost one game. They will be playing in the State tournament this next week.

Chemo Start Up

Mistie started her chemotherapy again last Thursday. It all went well and she hasn't had too many side effects. She gets a little nauseous now and again, but overall is feeling well.

Davey Orgill put together this video for us when Mistie was first diagnosed in May.

Radiation is Done

Mistie received her last dose of radiation today! We are celebrating with an IV for some extra fluids and a nap. It has been a long month and we are glad to finally cross the finish line. She had a touch of bronchitis and nausea this last week, but is feeling much better. Misties sisters have been a real help, Thanks.

After stopping the steroid she has gained a little strength back and some of the swelling in her legs and face is starting to go down. We wont really know how effective the treatment was for a few months, but are optimistic.

She gets a few days off and then starts her chemotherapy again on Thursday. She has 12 weeks of chemo and the plan is to get her last treatment on September 16th (her 33rd birthday).