Another day and I still have energy!

Prednisone is a wonderful drug! I know I can't stay on it forever, but between that and a 2 week break from chemo I am feeling great! Thank goodness, I was really starting to get down. One of my biggest fears is not being able to be a mother to my boy. I mean, they do all this talking about maintaining my quality of life and all that, but if I can't take care of my own son, what kind of quality is that? so, these last few days have been a godsend, I've been able to see things more clearly and not through a haze of fatigue.

Speaking of my son (actually, I'll go more in detail in a later post) I thought you might enjoy some pictures of our little "family". Besides Luis, who is 10, we have 2 dogs, 4 cats, a turtle and assorted guppies. I've lost count of them, they're worse than rabbits!

Luis is the love of my life even when he manages to push every single button I have.

Then we have the zoo

Bailey the Golden Retriever and Maggie the Heinz 57, we think mostly border collie. Both are VERY enthusiastic and great guard dogs, they will bark at anything that moves outside, including moths! Nevertheless, they love us unconditionally and provide much comfort.

Then we have Harvey who loves to eat and guard Luis's homework If there is a can or package being opened, Harvey is right there!

Next is Buddy, my baby boy who loves to sit on my chest and purr away, and is also an intrepid hunter of turtles!

Tony is the "cool" cat, and is very vocal. When he wants something he will let you know. His favorite thing to do is to "stalk" q tips in the waste basket in the bathroom! Oh, and nap....

Lastly is our newest addition and only female cat, Allie. She is definitely a prima donna and will let you know when she wants something, and won't stop until she gets it!

And, as you can imagine, we have enough flying fur to knit another animal! They keep us laughing, which we all need! The other day my oncologist was examining me and noted that it looked like I was going to lose my hair. I looked at him puzzled, then looked at my shirt, it was covered in dog and cat hair, not my own!!

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