Yesterday I started my fourth three week session of chemo.  As always, I had the backing of my family.  OHSU only allows two people to be with you during chemo, so it makes it difficult to have all my family be able to take part.  This time besides Kath, my brother BC and daughter Tiffany, were able to keep changing places.  This was probably the most difficult start to any of the chemo sessions that I have had.  I could not get comfortable in the chair and my pain level hit an 8.  Eventually I just said that we should get started to get it over.  After the session started, my pain declined and it turned out to be one of the best sessions that I have had.    Since I've had problems with the drug benedryl the past two sessions, they cut the amount they gave me in half this time.  So I was drugged, but was able to stay awake during the session.  I was able to visit and actually talk.  As a result, my ride home was comfortable,my afternoon and all of today has been great.  Hopefully I am starting a pattern of feeling really good.  Now I have to wait to see if I am sleeping well at night.  I'll just keep thinking good thoughts and smiling.  Just wanted to keep you all updated.  As always, thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.  That is so vital in my healing process.  I love you all!