On to cycle 2

Thursday was the beginning of cycle two of Vidaza. Round one was not a pleasant experience. As mentioned, we discussed the use of other medications to counter the nausea. What a difference! The drug, called Aloxi, has been incredible. Besides being a bit tired or sleepy, there has not been nausea. Today is day four of this cycle and will finish up Wednesday, then three weeks off again.

One of our good friends from Jeff’s work came by to bring us lunch yesterday. Sandy, you and your family are so generous. We enjoy your company and support. Your meal was a delicious treat. Also, over the past two weeks neighbors have brought us dinner. Thank you Roni/Jared, Colleen/Dixie, Hollie/Jeanie, Patti/Ruth. You are truly awesome people. We can't thank you enough. The Hennessy's

Happy 11th Birthday Callie

11 Things I love about Callie:
1. Her beautiful smile.
2. Her kind and gentle heart.
3.She cares about others and their feelings.
4. Never forgetting to kiss me goodnight.
5. How she will still snuggle with me when we watch TV.
6. Telling me she loves me 2-3 times a day.
7. Watching her preform gymnastics (she is a natural).
8. Her ability to draw almost anything.
9. Her carefree spirit (even though we disagree sometimes.)
10. Her laugh.
11. I get to be her mom. :)

I start my second round of treatment tomorrow and hoping that this one goes better than the first. Dr.'s and I agreed to change some pre-meds before the Vidaza starts to see if that helps with the nausea. I can only hope!

Vidaza Sucks..need the energy dance.

Yesterday, Carla completed the first cycle of that Vidaza drug to ratchet up the fight. She says "It SUCKS!" The drug treatment does have some side effects which requires anti-nausea medicine (doesn't always work) and a tough chin. It has no doubt been a tough sucky week on Carla. However, she is done with it for 3 weeks and looking forward to less frequent hospital visits.

We ran into a person we met at Carla's 100 day checkup at the clinic while waiting in the lobby. He had just finished his blood work and remembered us as well. We told him the news and he could tell we were still processing. He didn't miss a beat with his "roll up your sleeves" attitude and said "Half the battle is right up here", pointing to his head. "Keep your chin up, you can do it." Such simple words can empower and energize people...most definitely it did me! Once we got back into the room I was so much energized that I had to provide Carla my "energy dance" and top it off with a "wonder spouse powers activate" fist bump. You may recall the Super Hero - Hall of Justice - Wonder Twins with their "wonder twin powers activate" move. But that was just too Cajun backwoods to say.



Keep all that good coming. We are learning of all the good out there.

We love you all,
The Hennessy's