I completed my third chemo of this three week series on Wednesday.  I now will take one week off before I start the series again.  Like the ones before, I don't remember much about the three hours going through the chemo process.  I do remember that Tory and Kath were with me and how supportive all the OSHU doctors and nurses were.  I have had some good days since walking around Costco, socializing with friends I bump into, and enjoying getting out to anywhere.  Since I was finished at Western Oregon University on Monday, I now have to make sure that I get out each day as opposed to staying at home.  I appreciate my fiends and family that get me out of the house and concentrating on other things.  I experience pain everyday, but have found ways to reduce the intensity and level.  I have discovered that when I am using my walker and the pain begins to increase, that I will have to stop and stand for several minutes before I can continue.  Also when the pain gets too great, I need to find a place to lay on my side and the pain reduces quickly. When I am at Costco, I make a direct route to the summer lawn chairs to spread out. Kath and I have been seen to be sitting in the cuddle chairs every other day over the past week.  Love the cushions!!  I have been seeing an additional doctor this week who works closely with our oncologist to concentrate on reducing the pain.  So far it seems to be helping a bit, but time will tell.  Like everything, it all is in your attitude.  Staying positive in all that you do is so important.  I am getting use to the stares at Costco when they see me having to sit on my side at the tables when I am eating my pizza.  They ask me if I am okay and I say that I am great.  I am just learning to find a way to make the best out of the situation.  Yes, I can't do many of the activities that I use to do everyday, but I can still go on living making the most out of what I can do.  Like always. I love reading your comments and thoughts.  It is another important aspect of my life!  Love you all!!