The countdown is officially at ONE!

It was almost six months ago that we found out that Kimmy had breast cancer.  Tomorrow marks her FINAL chemo treatment for this second phase.  It's been a very long journey for Kimmy, Duane and her kids.  The second round proved just as taxing as the first round with more physical side effects that have really taken a toll on her.  From her eyes and nose continuously watering and her fingernails lifting to not being able to stomach much of anything and losing 10 lbs.  The one bright spot was this weekend when she showed me her hair and said, "LOOK!  I have fuzzies!"  She was very excited that her hair is growing back.

This past weekend I took Kimmy and Nicole to the mall in search of dresses for my daughter's upcoming wedding.  She was a bit nervous about the excursion because she tires so easily.  But we had to get it done before they came out to California so off we went to the mall!  We rented a wheelchair to make the trip a little easier, but with all the people at the mall, it was a bit difficult to play NASCAR to get to Macy's.  I also had a hard time maneuvering the darn chair and I'd hear "AHHHHHHHHHHH!  You're going to bump me again!"  Getting into the elevator *WHACK* getting out *WHACK*...  all I could keep saying was "Sorry...."  Luckily, I didn't topple any displays AND we did find a very pretty dress for her to wear to the wedding as well as for Nicole so I considered the trip a success!  

Hopefully now that her last treatment is tomorrow and the last steriod she has to take is friday that she will start the process of sleeping easier, her taste buds go back to normal so she can savor those dishes she loves so much, her energy returns to her in record time so she can run and play with the kids as before, she can help in the classrooms and cafeteria and she feels like herself again. 

She met with her general surgeon and plastic surgeon today (20June) and her general surgeon couldn't feel the lump anymore (YAY!) and if all goes well, she can have her mastectomy and reconstructive surgery as early as August 1st.  Let's all keep our fingers crossed that this happens. 

You all have been so supportive of Kimmy and the family.  Thank you so much for continously wearing your pink on Thursdays, for the sweet messages you send Kimmy and above all else... the LOVE!  It's much appreciated... 

So for tomorrow... why doesn't everyone wear pink from head to toe!  Just douse yourselves in pepto bismol.  hahaha.  Just kidding!  Have a wonderful thursday and I truly believe with our collective positive thoughts, Kimmy will be able to feel them from all over the country (and world). 

Love to all ~
Erika