Infusion #4 Almost Complete

Our time with Dr Block yesterday was productive and hard, for all of us. We drilling into Dr Block asking hard questions and demanding answers beyond opinion and for us getting hard answers focused on my long term survival not so much on current side affects. 😩

Dr Block cares genuinely about my health which makes trusting him easier. We are very grateful for him and his care. The encouraging news was he reduced my Taxatere dose by 10% to attempt to lessen the uber toxic side effects I am experiencing. I was really appreciative of that and my miraculous body's ability to set about the task of healing itself from many of these horrible side effects in just the extra two weeks we were away. Being with family, there were 13 Smiths on two tent sights with 6 tents and 3 screen houses at one point, which was a huge healing experience in itself. Whenever Smiths get together laughter follows and you can't not be drawn into the merriment.😂

I personally saw 9 shooting stars and Kendra, our daughter in love, saw her first. Many hugs from all family, especially adorable and adoring grandchildren was also a great healing balm.
Today I completed the bulk of infusions for round 4 and I'm exhausted tonight but at peace with our decision to move forward in the process. As I said to Dr Block, after each infusion it is "game over" as far as I am concerned and it is his job to re-convince me to keep going. He said I was persistent if nothing else. Haha, you "betchya", persistent and determined. I told him I had just recently read that the cantankerous patients are the better survivors 👍🏻😝He agreed and gave me leave.

I'm reading a book given to me by a client and fellow cancer survivor entitled Kitchen Table Wisdom written by an MD who consults with critically ill patients. It too is a reminder of all the ways we ordinary people have the power to extend healing and love to each other.

I recommend it without reservation! Thanks to Cyndy Robbins😘. Never underestimate the power of an encouraging word, a heartfelt hug, a prayer of silence to God for another, given in love.

You are all my healers and daily I am humbled, awed and so very grateful for all the ways you have all chosen to love and care for us in SO many ways.