Faye and I just got home from a long day at Children's.  We ventured there this morning despite the temporary shut down yesterday from a stomach bug that had spread from the 4th floor.

Good news: the xrays show a 'definite reduction' in the size of the mass. We are super stoked about this though we still don't know how much it is reduced, or, if it is sufficiently reduced to safely implant a port. The PICC line is completely unreliable so we are crossing fingers and awaiting good word on this from the attending oncologist. More good news: Faye's blood count is super stable so we have a thumbs up to start 'Round 2' tomorrow (huh. wow, it is similar to a boxing match). 

While Faye and I were stuck watching multiple nurses horse around with the aforementioned malfunctioning PICC, we missed a meeting with Faye's counselors at Creek this afternoon.  Fortunately Steve was able to go, and with some juggling and dropping a course or two, Faye should be able to graduate on time.  No doubt though; Round 2 and the PT scan that follows will be the most important tests of the semester.

Lydia sporting 'Team Faye' attire

Zoe and Lydia left for school this morning sporting zazzy green 'Team Faye' t-shirts. To all who helped design, organize, order and wear them - they look great, wow, and thank you! Speaking of grateful, in a previous post I mentioned Chinese food and voila, home made Chinese arrived hot and yummy. I also mentioned 'wine' and presto - more wine for Mom... Not to be greedy or anything I'll just sneak in a couple more phrases here like, 'permanent remission', and, heck while I'm at it how about 'a million dollars' (please forward this blog to Warren Buffet if you have his address...).

Keep the well wishes, fingers crossed, prayers and positive energy coming our way.  And thanks to one and all for the wonderful meals, visits, texts, emails... everything.    ~Lolly