Wednesday's Update

Hello All -
I just spoke with Dad. I called over to see how things are. He said that Mom is up, going and feeling well - in the midst of making bread! He said that she's continued to do very well since the chemo - has had no nausea and the only effect they can see is that her coughing has increased which they were told was likely to happen. He said she's been sleeping "pretty well." All is well over there - we'll see how the rest of the week goes. Judy said she had heard that Days 3-5 after chemo are the worst. That would be tomorrow (Thursday) through Saturday. If this first time through things go a little easier, that will be a great blessing.

Trying to look ahead, one thing Robert and I have mentioned to each other is that Dad's schedule at the temple is usually Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I don't know how she'll be doing tomorrow, but if he is at the temple it would be a good thing for some of us to try to stop by over the next few days and see how things are going - or at least call.

Robert and I are leaving early Friday morning for a week in Louisville and Detroit to see Robby and Shannon, Stacie, Matt - and celebrate Jacob's first birthday. We'll stay in touch through the blog but we unfortunately won't be around to help with anything if something comes up. We'll be back home Saturday, September 1 around noon.

T.J. e-mailed today to say he's been transferred and called to be a district leader. He's been out 10 1/2 months now. He's having great teaching experiences. A new Brazilian mission president arrived July 1 and he's taken a pretty autocratic approach to the mission which has been a little disconcerting to the missionaries, but things seem to be settling down.

I'm really glad we're able to be in touch with each other through this blog. Thanks again Justin and Judy.