December 20, 2012

    We were able to go to Coeurd d' Alene for chemo last friday.  We met with Dr. Kim, who is an oncologist there.  He had a conversation with Dr. Lin and said he would administer chemo in Cda for Sara and stay in close contact with Dr. Lin.  I guess they had a pretty interesting conversation about Sara D.  Sara made it very clear that Dr. Lin was her primary doctor she just wanted to be able to get treatments closer to home.  Dr. Kim said that he was on board 100 per cent and would do whatever was best for Sara. The nurses and everyone we encountered were super nice and made Sara very comfortable for the duration of the treatment. I, of course, was in charge of finding good food for lunch.  Fisherman's Market and Grill on Kathleen street.
    This is a big relief especially when I look out the window this morning and see 2 feet of snow.  Driving to Seattle would not be good for my holiday mood. 
    Also, after this last chemo treatment, I stuck around Sara's house in case she needed me, but she did not get as sick.  Dr. Lin's giving her steroids with the treatment because he said that is the best anti nausea medication.  Well, it works for that but also keeps her up all night.  And not in a good way.
So, tomorrow I will take her into Cda for the last treatment for this session and then possibly she will go on a maintenance program.  But if Dr. Lin says stand on your head and gargle peanut butter, then ok, because he is #1 in our book.  And Thank God Dr. Kim doesn't have some weird ego problem so finally Sara can be close to home but still be totally connected to Seattle.
    This holiday season is truly a time to look around you and be grateful for the goodness in people.  I know that we, as Sara's family, have counted on all of your good energy and prayers and it works. Do not ever underestimate the power of kindness.  To truly give is to not expect anything in return, and there are so many people who have done that for us.

                       Have a blessed, happy holiday and Merry Christmas!!!





posted by Colleen