I hope this day finds you warm and well. Here is an update for you on what I have been doing.

It has been a little over two weeks since my surgery. I have been feeling pretty good but I spend a lot of time resting or sleeping. Seems like I can be up for about a hour or two then I am tired. I get frustrated that I don't get more done in a day. I find it hard to stay focused on anything for very long. My vision is starting to get a bit better and I have learned to accept my limitations at this time. I have no reason to complain about anything as I have been very blessed through 3 1/2 years of terminal cancer and three brain surgeries. Hopefully it will improve with time - that is what the doctors have shared.

I look forward to the day I have energy to get something done - anything accomplished. Right now I find it hard to stay focused on anything as I start things but never complete anything. I am so grateful for Ed - he takes good care of me and reminds me there is nothing that has to be done. I have had these issues before and need to remember it should come back in time.


Once my incisions are all healed I will start another chemo treatment. It is an often used treatment that has very little side effects - mostly it will make me tired (whats new)! Also they will keep a close eye on my blood counts (once a week blood tests and I have to watch closely for shortness of breath or any lung problems). The nice thing is that it is a pill I take at home only once a month. I will start that around the first of March.

Meanwhile, we are blessed to take another trip with our good friends Chuck and Diane Lund. In 2007 we had a wonderful time touring Alaska for a week with the four of us. We had a blast and look forward to some days in the sun relaxing with friends.

Just a little housekeeping item - I no longer have my Mayo email account, so if you want to email me please use: suehruska@q.com