Nine

years since I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease.  I'm still kicking!  :-)

A little summer

It's so nice to have finally had a few weeks of nice summer weather.  We had quite the hot, dry spring as did much of the United States.  Everything is pretty dried up, but it's been nice to enjoy temperatures in the 80's (mid 20's C).

It's been a busy few months.  I had hoped to visit family in Canada in July.  I had to cancel but wanted to try again in August but had to cancel again.  My lungs have been doing their thing again.  In mid-July I had about a liter and a half of fluid drained off each lung.  After that I had continuing pain and shortness of breath.  It seems that my GVHD is busy again.  It was also affecting my mouth and gut.  So my prednisone has been increased again.  The breathing seems to be improving but my gut is still not happy.  I've been busy with appointments and scans and things.  I've been feeling fatigued, too, so I spend a lot of time resting these days.

Otherwise, things have been good.  It was nice to see Harley, Amy, Will and Elise in July.  They and Dad were able to visit in Canada in July.  I'm glad for them and I'm hoping to get there yet this fall with Mom.  Turbo and Kishka are doing well and do me a lot of good.

Thanks for checking in.  Jill