Day 178

Hello,

Just a quick update. Things were better today. Rita walked 8 laps (6 + 2) and is feeling a little better. She had a fever this morning and we are hoping that was the last one so that she can get her next treatment on schedule. She needs to go 48 hours without a fever in order to get the next intrathecal. Keep your fingers crossed.

Rita slept alot today and I think the rest was good for her. We are in the middle of another food channel marathon. Its good to see her awake and alert. If all goes well from here, Rita will be able to stay on schedule and get her chemo on Monday. She is really focused on keeping to the schedule so that the rest of the process goes as planned. For those of you that know Rita, it is important to keep on schedule. She has been so organized all of her life and has been in control of all that is going on around her. I'm sure you can appreciate how difficult it is for her to not be able to control this process. Poor Dr. Wetzler - he has met his match here. Rita keeps challenging him and finally, he just says "There is nothing I can do about that - I'm sorry." Today, Rita didn't ask too many questions and you could see the relief on his face. I said "Doc - she let you off easy today". He didn't say anything but he did get a huge smile on his face. That's not someting you see very often so I'm sure he felt like many of us have when Rita's interrogation is over.

So, things are improving and we hope for a better day tomorrow. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers.

Well, time to go - Love, Dave & Rita