Week Off...

After two weeks on chemo, I just completed my first week off from chemo, and it was a very good week.

Four wet plate artist friends came here from all around the country for our annual art making gathering. Luckily it coincided with my chemo off-week. They filled our house with people and good energy. There was lots of art making, laughing, good art discussions, and the event at times took on a circus-like quality with so much going on at once...

In addition to my standard treatment, I am taking supplements prescribed by the naturopath who specializes in cancer, I'm riding my bike around as much as I can, there are friends who are helping me with diet and nutrition, and an acupuncturist who treats me every Tuesday. I'm happy and positive and focused on living my life while I try and beat this.
I plan to spend a few days a week making art this summer as energy allows...

I'm tolerating the chemo pretty well, so far with only some nausea and fatigue as side affects. Though it knocks down my white blood cell and platelet counts, so that is being watched closely.

Friends from all corners of my life have been signing up to bring a meal on a Monday or a Wednesday, and others have been bringing us things spontaneously... We are blessed with so much support and kindness.

Thank you, it helps alot.

David