"Off" Week

I like to refer to this week as the "off" week since these are the weeks when Justin doesn't have treatment. This week isn't as enjoyable as some in the past. The energy level seems to take longer to come back for him than it has before. It might be because of the steriods. Even though it seems that steriods haven't been in the picture for a while now, side effects can linger for three months. Justin's fatigue could also be from chemotherapy. The doctor told us a while back that the more treatments increases fatigue. It seems that fatigue is side effect everyone suffers from while undergoing treatment. That is the first question the doctors ask Justin when going over any symptoms.

Other then the fatigue, all is well. Justin had a checkup this morning with Dr. Fata and he referred to Justin as a champion. Compliments are always good to hear.

When we were leaving the doctor's office today, we heard a women say to another woman, "You know, I have one good day: the day before I get chemo again!" They were chuckiling about it and Justin chimed right in. He laughed because he feels the same way, just when he starts to feel good, another treatment. We did hear a story about a man who had Hodgkin's 24 years ago, had the same treatment as Justin, and is doing very well today. Justin's spirits seemed to have lifted when he heard that this man feels his treatment is a distant memory and has to actually think before he is able to describe what he went through.

We are getting ready for a visit from my brother and Marissa this weekend. We plan on going to the Tiger's game and hanging out at the pool. We are spending the 4th of July weekend in Lima. We are very excited to see Justin's uncle Mike, Kati and Tori. And of course Mamu and Pa!