As of Today

Shantel has continued her imperturbably positive attitude. The Wesche's closed on their home, in the lobby of the hospital!  (Talk about curbside service!). I think for the women, that can be emotional...and it was a bit.  But so happy it's done.

Health-wise this week saw some bumps. Her PIC line got infected and had to be removed.  After 24 hours they were able to place another line in her other arm!  Yay!

The combination of chemo, and all the long list of medications she is taking makes it difficult to discover what ailments, like the infected line, or oddly occurring rashes are caused by.  Then there are the side effects like uber x 100 dry skin, and thinning hair.

But, sure as anything, she always says "tomorrow will be better :)"

It's true I think.  Tomorrow is always a new day, a fresh start, and a chance to do and be better.

Shan was able to connect with a patient who has her same diagnosis. During a conversation, that patient, who is a year into treatment, said "this is the hardest it's going to get."  I think about that a lot because for Shantel, the hardest part is being away from her family, and not at home.  Even the bumps that others would be depressed over, she just laughs off.  There is no doubt in her mind  that she will kick this illness!