Day 739

     Katie got her monthly dose of IV chemo this week (on Tuesday) - and things didn't exactly go smoothly.  For some reason the nurses had a difficult time getting the IV in.  It took 5 nurses and 4 pokes in different spots to finally get the IV in (with "fishing" each time trying to get the vein).  Dr. Dana said, it might have something to do with all the steroids Katie is on...  It was hard on Katie.  Plus Scott wasn't there to help us, because he had to stay home with Conner, who was sick with a fever and the croup.  So, not our best day.
    Katie has been feeling the effects of the chemo and steroids.  On the up side of things though, when Katie is on the heavy steroids she doesn't have to get up in the middle of the night to eat (for 5 nights) - and that has been nice for both of us!  Katie is especially glad to have a 5 day break from taking the cornstarch (which she absolutely despises taking).
     We are glad there are only 2 treatments left!  One type of chemo Katie has been given has caused her to get "flat feet" - her feet are not only flat, they are actually starting to roll inward.  (I know that sounds odd, but it is a side effect).  Dr. Dana said we will need to make an appointment with an Orthopedic doctor, once the chemo is done.  We also don't know what to expect with Katie's blood sugars once chemo is done... But we hope that will resolve itself.  We hope.
     "“When we follow Jesus Christ, we act as He would act and love as He would love.""  (Russell M. Nelson, "The Work of Salvation: Parable of a Father at Bedtime")

     "There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: 'Judge not.'"  (Thomas S. Monson, "Charity Never Faileth")

     "Coveting, pouting, or tearing others down does not elevate your standing, nor does demeaning someone else improve your self-image. So be kind, and be grateful that God is kind. It is a happy way to live." (Jeffrey R. Holland, "The Laborers in the Vineyard", Ensign, May 2012)