Saturday, May 31, 2008

Since Her Last Chemo Treatment...

...she is still doing well!! I actually travelled out to be with her for a few days after her last chemo treatment. She is doing SOOO well though! I 'fessed up when I saw her that I was expecting her to be frail and not as energetic, but she really is the opposite. She is going strong, running out to do some errands today. She is taking streroids, and that helps with her energy level. I'm so happy to see that the chemo has not made her really sick yet. Now I am really praying that the chemo will be doing its job and will get rid of the lymphoma. She will be having a test in a couple weeks to see if the lymphoma is responding to the chemo or not.

Another thing... have I mentioned that she shaved her head?? She's SO brave. Her hair had begun falling out, and she didn't want to wait for it to just fall out completely, so she buzzed it off completely. She also planned to let the kids help do it too, so it would not be scarey for them. Let me tell you... if one can still look absolutely beautiful with a shaved head... you know they truly are a beautiful person. Somehow, she can pull it off. Have you seen Demi Moore in the movie GI Jane before?? Miss looks way better than her even, with her bright, beautiful, blue eyes.

I just asked her if she'd let me post a picture. She said yes...if we can try to get a good one. I better start taking pictures, so you can see her for yourself!

5 comments:

Will and Julia's Mommy said...

Jen - This is such great news. We will keep Missy and your family in our prayers.

Aimee

Coralyn said...

I'm glad to read that she is doing so well. Prayers that the good news continues!

Katrina said...

Im so glad she is doing so well! Thanks for the updates, and Way to go for her being able to rock the baldness! I wish I could... would be so much easier than hair! Hehe.

thethornburyfamily said...

Melissa never ceases to amaze me with her faith and strength!! Hope you all have a great visit together!! I can't wait to see the picture of her.
Julie

The Burgess Family said...

Glad to read that she is doing so well with her treatments and that the kids are adjusting well to all of the changes.