Wednesday was super

When I called on my way home from work, I asked Mary what we were having for dinner. She was preparing a squash ravioli dish (albeit from frozen ravioli) with a sage-butter sauce and a tossed salad. All I had to do when I got home was open the San Pellegrino and cut the bread. Now, Mary requests a particular bread, Acme, and two of our Los Gatos stores carry it. I didn't realize how special this bread was until I read this Wikipedia article. Now I understand why it is so good.

The bottom line is that our girl is showing signs of recovery, a little more each day. The fact she tackled dinner all by herself was a major milestone. Until now, she waited until I get home, and then we prepare the food together--she does the finesse and brainy stuff and I am the brawn (no giggles). As we finished eating, she did admit she was wiped out from the effort. But, its a huge step that she even tried to make dinner. I am really excited for our "Miracle Girl."

In other words, the Oncologist wants Mary feeling 80% of normal--similar to last February--before starting the chemo. Based on her progress in just a few days, I would say she should be there with time to spare by Oct 12. That date is the first chemo therapy (Gemzar) administered once a week intravenously.

As for me, no new problems other than the vitreous gel does interfere with vision in my right eye. The doc said three weeks or so before its settled down.

Pat