Monday, December 7, 2009

Life after chemo

Said farewell to Peg's wonderful oncologist today for three months. We'll check back in again in March... then every three months for five years. After being in medical mode for what seems like forever, this is new territory.

We are thankful to have found Dr. Bobolis through our friend Karen, who also works at Sutter Roseville. Sacramento Magazine surveyed 3,000 local physicians and asked them who they would refer a loved one to... and Kristie was one of just 39 docs chosen by her peers. She's been our rock through the twilight zone that was the second half of 2009.

We're already making plans for Spring Break-- I've got to make sure the camper is still in one piece. It's been waiting patiently behind a rental property owned by Peg's sister Jeanette and her husband, Greg, since last April. Greg's tenant says the tarp is pretty beat up, but the thing is sound and true and hasn't leaked in the seven years we've had it. Take another look at Peg's photo at the top of the blog, hanging out of the back door of the camper last March. We're shooting for an identical shot this March, albeit with considerably less hair.

Looking forward to our friend Marge coming out from Denver to visit this weekend (longtime friend, maid of honor at our wedding). We were hoping to treat her to the summerlike weather we've enjoyed out here until recently, but it looks like cold rain starting Friday. But that's what home and hearth and friends are for... to push the cold away.