Round 1 of the Chemo Rematch - Ends today

Well, treatment #1 of my second round of the FOLFIRINOX regimen will be in the books once my 5-FU ball is detached mid-afternoon.  I am excessively pleased with the minimal side effects this time and complete lack of vomiting.  I haven't even really been that queasy.  Feeling good is good enough for me...5 more after today starting 12/13 and every other Tuesday. I will be done in early February and then it will be time for another MRI.  But that's getting ahead of myself.

I've tried to stay focused on the present as much as possible, and enjoy every moment that I can.  I've been reading a lot and learning a lot about myself since I first got sick in April.  More importantly, I've learned how many people in life genuinely care about me.  That, more than anything else, has given me strength I didn't know I had. 

Neither time nor distance has diminished any of the friendships I've forged in my life, and for that I am truly thankful.  From childhood to adulthood, you've all been there for me in one way or another.  I love my family and friends more than anything, except Elaine.  To paraphrase Barry White, she's my first, my last, my everythang....