Start of a Plan

Went to the doctor today. Looks like I start chemo the week after girls camp. He is ok with me going to girls camp so I am going with Val and Emma. Val gets to sail the sail boat, I get to help in the kitchen and Emma gets to be a girl. She is a forth year this year.
I will start on the 24th. We drive down to Jackson because that is where his office is Monday Tuesday Wednesday. The first day I may be there as long as 5 hours. I'll take a blood test to see if my blood is good if it is I will get treatments each day that week. Lot of traveling but I love traveling. The drive to Jackson is beautiful.
The things I need to do is eat well, drink lots of liquids and live as normal of a life as I can. Everyone is so wonderful. I feel their strength and it helps me through this time.


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Comments

  1. Lori MortensenFriday, 14 June, 2013

    It sounds like a plan, Collette! Have fun at girl's camp. :-)

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  2. Grandma GaleSaturday, 15 June, 2013

    OK Let's work that plan!! Are you seeing Dr. Shi? My mom sees him and has to go to Jackson sometimes also. Just wondering. Love you!!!

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  3. Val and Collette Cook FamilySaturday, 15 June, 2013

    Yes it is Dr Shi that would be good to coordinate with each other :)

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