Mom had her first chemo treatment today. I met her at her house this morning, and we got to the office about 8:45. Her nurse met us in the lobby, and took us down to the "Infusion Center". The nurses there were great, and made mom feel very comfortable. We picked our spot, and waited for things to get going.

After the nurse told us what to expect, she started feeling around to find mom's port. I kind of figured there was a problem, she kept moving her fingers around, and she had kind of a funny grimace on her face. She told mom that the incision was still a little puffy, but it shouldn't really be a problem! She went to get all the tubing, and pre-meds, and came back with needle in hand....

Well, the first stick, it looked like she had a blood return, and we got very excited....for a moment! Then she moved it, and no more blood. The nurse was so kind, and so was my mom!! The nurse would move the needle around, and then ask my mom how she was doing! Of course, mom would say, "I'm okay" everytime she asked!! Finally the nurse asked another nurse to come in and see if she could find the port. Well, needless to say, they tried numerous times, and were unable to get the needle into the port in the proper place!!

No need to worry though, they got the IV in with the first stick!! Praise the Lord for that. I am not kidding , I almost started praying out loud near the end of the port finding!!

Anyway, after getting the IV they gave her pre-meds, and she was super sleepy!! She would start to doze, and then out of no where start talking to me in a very messed up sort of way!! It reminded me of when I was sitting in her room after surgery, I was talking about her, and didn't realize she was listening.... She heard something that she obviously didn't like, and quickly blurted out, "You dumb head". I must say I was highly offended by her remarks, but let it fly due to her poor condition!!

Anyway, the benedryl soon wore off, and we had a wonderful time at chemo!! Michelle came to visit (what could be more fun than that !!) Around lunch time the nurses came and delivered a box lunch to my mom. It actually didn't look to bad, and I think she enjoyed. Michelle and I went to lunch, and the my Grandpa came in to visit!! I think my mom was embarrassed be/c she was the only one in the chemo lab with visitors!! At one point , there were five of us there!! Of course, we all didn't barge in together, but it was kind of funny.

Again, thank you so much for your prayers. We had a great day, and are again amazed at how good the Lord is. I will keep you posted with her progress. We are thankful to have so many people going to the Lord for us.