Nothing says Merry Christmas like Chemotherapy

            Hello all, I hope this finds everyone prepared and enjoying their holidays. We are spending this Wednesday at the infusion clinic. This is number 8 of 12. Which means we are officially 2/3 done with this 6 month adventure. I am working at the firehouse tomorrow and then we are heading up the hill to the Cabin at Donner for X-mas through New Year's Eve.
            The infusions are really taking a toll on Kym now. She just started feeling decent (for her) 2 days ago and now we start over. At least the cabin will be relaxing. If it snows, it will be even better. We have finished our shopping, mostly, and are looking forward to spending time with the Sinclair's. Which is always an adventure. We are trying to not look at the end of the tunnel to much and just take this one step at a time, but we are getting close. Kym and I's living together is now official as we signed our new lease together today.
            Being that it is the Holidays, I have been thinking of presents to buy. I think about all of the people who have done so much for us through this. I decided to give a bunch of shout outs here and over the next couple of posts so this one doesn't drag on forever. But I think it is important to let those of you who mean so much to us know that we recognize there has been sacrifice and giving on your part and that we appreciate it. I am also adding a few pics of Kym at infusion this morning. She has a cute outfit and matching cap. We also took the HUGE step this week of buzzing the little remnants of hair she had so it had a more uniform look. That is when I divulged how attracted I always was to Sinead O'Connor. :)
On with the Shout outs ( in random order):
1. Aunt Becky for all the awesome juice she makes for Kym.
2. Billy (our roommate) for wanting me to move Kym in when this all started so he could help us. He had an out and chose to stay because he loves Kym - Awesome and Patient
3. Kym's family for helping me when I have to be at work. Dave Lori and Heather have been amazing.
4. My crew and chief and brothers at work for understanding all of my absences and always asking about her and if they can help.
5. Everybody at Dameron Hospital for being so supportive in every way. Kym was so bummed she didn't feel well enough to go to the holiday party.
            That is it for now, I will do five per post. So from our family (even Ernie) have a wonderful Christmas Season. And know we love and appreciate all of you. Take time after presents to take stock in what you have. You never know where life will take you.

Merry Christmas,

Koy and Kym

It's December! Time to shop.

             So Kym and I have seemed to find a routine. I work 48 hours on duty and then 96 hours off. So the week after infusion, on my 4-day off of work I try to take Kym somewhere fun. She typically does not feel well enough to travel right after infusion, and this usually lasts about a week. I can only imagine how hanging around our house all the time must get old. So last week we decided to drive over to S.F. for a couple of days. We wanted to check out the X-mas lights and get some shopping done and eat at one of our favorite restaurants. We even had a game plan to make multiple stops at the hotel for Kym to rest. She seems to get tired pretty quick.
            We tried a new spot (for us) to eat the first night. Flour and Water, what an amazing eatery. Truely the best meal I have ever had. The next day was to be for X-mas shopping but I had a different idea. Kym has been wanting to go to the new Athleta store since it opened. So we went, and we kicked ass. I told Kym Merry Christmas because her present was this shopping spree, so go nuts. Boy did she ever, after a couple of hours she was well stocked in fashonable lounge and yoga wear. I'm sure she will win best dressed at the Cancer center. All sorts of warm hats and comfy clothes were bought.
            Later that night we met up with our friends Steve and Lisa from Oakland and took them to Nob Hill Cafe for dinner. Kym will be in their wedding in Feb. The next day before coming home we swung by our favorite pub in the city to see a good friend, Deirdre. And found out totally randomly that the Pub, O'Reillys uses Leukemia and Lymphoma society as their charity of choice when they do fundraisers, like Oysterfest. Which you should go to by the way.

                                                     Us in front of the big tree in Union Square and Kym at infusion 7.

            A couple of days later Kym had infusion again. This was the day we officially made it over half way. This was number 7 out of 12 chemo infusions. So that felt good. Kym even rocked some of her new gear. That was two days ago, and as I write this we are still in bed having a slow day. Kym is not feeling so good, so we will spend this day catching up on Tivo and movies.
            I work this weekend, and then our next 4-day together. Who knows, maybe the cabin. Dave and Lori have been great about letting us use it a lot. It really helps Kym relax, more now that the snow has started to accumulate. I will post again before X-mas, so until then... Happy Shopping. And remember to take it easy and not get all agro, its Christmas

Koy