"One Down and Twenty-One To Go!"

As expected, Char did great today. Deby went with Mom to her first chemo treatment. Once things were underway, Mom wanted to rest so Deby gave her some time to relax. Dr. McCullom said things were good. Her Oncology Team took very good care of her. She had been having some pain at her port site. They corrected the issue and of course were very gentle with her. She said she had no pain throughout treatment. She was as comfortable as someone can be sitting in a chair for the majority of the day.

Mom was in good spirits as always. Once the initial anxiety subsided, she seemed to feel okay. I do not want to speak as if I know how she feels but she said "First one done. It wasn't so bad. It went well." She ended treatment with a chipper "One down only twenty-one to go!" Another fear, another challenge shown its place at the hands and in the mind of a strong woman. Good for you Mom!

Expecting her to go home and need to nap the day away as she said she would, I called her at 9:15 PM and interrupted Grey's Anatomy yet again. I am famous for this. Thank you DVR. She was doing well. She had rested on and off throughout the day but was not exhausted. "The kids will be home soon. I will wait to see them and then head to bed." Grammy doesn't like to miss her babies. Nor do Grammy's babies like to miss her.

You did great Mom. As we knew you would. We are proud of you and how you continue to prove to yourself just how strong you can be.

We love you. Sweet dreams.

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