Katie is still having mood swings from the steroids, even though she has been off of them since last Wednesday. The nurse told us they should be out of her system in a few days - which I was very doubtful of - after our last experience with Katie and steroids. However, I even checked with Scott this morning, to see if he thought we were still seeing the effects of the steroids and he said, "definitely!" For the most part though she is herself, just occasionally the steroids take over and we have to wait it out. I am glad we didn't have to do another solid month of steroids again!
Katie goes back to the clinic on Thursday for two doses of chemo. She will also start taking the double dose of steroids again that day. The doctor said Katie is sensitive to the steroids mixed with the chemo and that is why she gets so weak. So, she will loose the energy and gain more rage. We will take it as it comes. One day at a time.
Here is another of my treasured quotes, that I have referred to over the years. The quote is from a play called Joan of Lorraine, by Maxwell Anderson. The play is about Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc was born in 1412 in the little hamlet of Domrey in northeast France. Joan had an undying faith in the mission she believed she must fulfill. She gave her life for her belief in God and in her country. In the play, her words serve as a vivid reminder of the importance of remaining true to our commitments and beliefs: "I know this too now: Every man gives his life for what he believes. Every woman gives her life for what she believes. Sometimes people believe in little or nothing, nevertheless they give up their lives to that little or nothing. One life is all we have, and we live it as we believe in living it, and then it is gone. But to surrender what you are, and live without belief - that's more terrible than dying - more terrible than dying young" (Act 2, Interlude 3). At the age of 19, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for refusing to deny her belief in God and country.
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