October 6, 2005, 4:51 am

Hi guys,

I need to update you.

I had my blood work done yesterday morning. My white cell count had gone up to 2.95 (thanks for praying) which was juuuuust a little less than we wanted (should have been minimum 3). However, when I saw the doctor later on, he decided to proceed with the chemo and, in addition, give me some booster for my bone marrow. This comes in the form of an injection. I had my first one, into my stomach (it then goes into the bone marrow) this morning. Next one tomorrow and last one on Saturday. This should keep me going.

The lump is definitely shrinking and so we are just giving yesterdays chemo time to work then I go for surgery in the next two or three weeks. The date will be decided when I see the surgeon in two weeks time.

I feel okayish today, hence my being here, but I'm leaving for home in the next few minutes. Actually let me be honest, I'm kinda fatigued so going for a nap. I need to take things easy for a while especially coz food is definitely off my menu. One of the ladies at the clinic advised me to drink more than I've ever drank in my life ....the good stuff, that is! Fruit juices, veggies juices, water, porridge, soups, especially the days I can't eat so that I ensure I get the vitamins I need, rehydrate my body to avoid getting fatigued too early, get my skin to stay alive, and most important, wash out the poisons from chemo from my system.

As for my head, at the rate its shedding, I shall soon be a kipara ngoto BUT DONT ANY OF YOU DARE TO USE THAT NAME ON ME...OR ELSE!!!!!!!

Today I prayed that God would be the one to send encouragers my way, rather than me looking for them, and already three have come and spoken such words of encouragement and comfort. I still find it amazing how He answers prayer SO specifically.

I continue to thank God for you all.

Still walking in His power
Dee

p/s Just so you know, I won't be offended if any of you would rather not receive these updates. Just let me know and I will amend the list.