Back to Chicago

Since we have been home, I have scheduled another appointment in Chicago for my first chemo at CTCA. I'm really looking forward to it and also want to see all the friends I have met at the hospital. These people are so incredible and have so much love to give. Very Inspirational!! I have been looking over all the info I got out there and have millions of questions. So I'll have extra appointments but I really need to have answers. I guess I am just picky. One thing I never did get to do while there was to review the actual MRI, CT Scan, Pet scan and most results. My mind was so relieved to get the good news. I have had a chance to look over everything and add to my question list. That is one thing the doctors there love. When you walk in with a list they comment on how much they appreciate it. Have you ever had a doctor tell you that? I sure haven't. This trip Patti will be going with Robbin and I. It is so important that my daughters go to see the hospital and met my doctors and nurses. I am praying that this will ease their concerns. It sure did mine! We want to take Patti to downtown Chicago to experience that beautiful city so we will leave a day earlier. This time we will be staying at the Illinios Beach Resort(goggle that one, wow). The cost is the same and it sounded so fun to walk along a beach that isn't from an ocean. Not sure I have done that one. We leave August 31st and get home Sept 3rd.

Something I want to mention also.....Wendy, Patti and my good friend Mariann have been working hard setting up a HOPE Fund at Colorado East Bank in LaSalle, that people can donate to for all my expenses. I am so grateful for them and to all the people that have donated to it. Thanks so much and big hugs!!

August 28th, 29th & 30th you all are invited to Denver for the 60 mile walk that Wendy, Patti, Cousin Sue, Cara and I are walking in. (I will not be walking all day) The best time to be there is Sunday for the closing ceremony....City Park...2001 CO Blvd...Denver. For more info go to www.3day.org and look for "Spectator Information". It will be an exciting day!!

Thanks again for all the thoughts, prayers and visits. Love you all!!