Greetings From Othello, WA

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to write a quick note from my parent's house in Othello, WA to let everyone know that I'm having a great time here.  It's a tiny little town that I grew up in but I've come to appreciate it more today than ever before.  I've been able to hang out with a few childhood friends and it's been great.  I want to remind everyone that my thank you BBQ/Kicking Cancer's Butt Party is this Saturday at my parents house.  You can email me or reach me on my team page on FB for more details or for an address.  Everyone is invited.  I also want to send a big thank you out to those who have donated to my fundraiser.  I am only paying essential bills (rent/car/insurance) now and your donations are helping me with my copays and any ER copays I need to have in reserve.  I've been feeling pretty good, although I did have vomiting this morning.  It's just become apart of my life.  Who knew those Compazine suppositories would be my lifesavers in controlling my nausea.  I'm also filled back up with a lot of belly fluid and my lung also has a lot of fluid in it, too.  When I get back, I have an appointment with my oncologist on August 22nd, where I will go over my PET scan results and also discuss getting permanent catheters placed in my lung and belly so that I am able to drain them at home at my convenience.  This will save me being poked by a needle each time and also a copay each time.  I've accepted that I'm just not "normal" anymore and I just want to be as comfortable as possible.  Besides, I'll be able to hide them with my clothes.

Well, I'm off to bed and I think I'll watch a movie (Rio) with my nephews.  I'm savoring these precious moments I have with my family and I'm glad that I feel good enough to travel.  It has been a real blessing and I thank God for allowing me to take this trip. I'll update everyone when I get back and post lots of pics.  I haven't forgotten my other blogs posts, too.  I still want to tell you all about my birthday and share those pics as well.

Check out my team page on FB for daily updates or better yet my personal FB page.

Much Love,
Marta

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