"So thanks for making me a FIGHTER"

This lyric made popular by music artist Christina Aguilera has been playing through my head ever since I got off the phone with Mary late morning.

Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter

Honestly, the song has nothing to do with cancer, but I feel like they apply.  The last couple of weeks have showed Mary once again that she is stronger than this horrible disease.  She sounded STRONGER today.  She had already WORKED HARD, getting her day started (even a bathroom cleaned).  She had spent the majority of her day yesterday with her good friend and frequent travel companion Bonnie.  She ate good solid meals, drank her water and found a reasonable solution to taking her potassium "horse" pills.  She had grown WISER!  She's an incredible FIGHTER!

Not a ton else to report.  Mary is feeling better but still has a way to go.  Although she didn't have the greatest rest last night she had an optimistic outlook to the day.   She was feeling pretty good and her mood was helped by a lovely floral gift sent by Mary and Norm McGraw. What a wonderful and beautiful surprise.  Mary was overjoyed by this gift and we thank you so much for sending some sunshine her way!

So the week continues with a strong focus of building up strength so she's ready for Chemo on Monday.  We thank you for all the prayers, phone calls, and notes.  Mary is relishing in all the outpouring of love!

Karen