Once again I am waiting for the results of my CA 125(cancer antigen). I also see Dr. Orr next week. So far so good for me. I wish I could say the same for Bruce. His cancer antigen is going up. It is now above what it was when he was diagnosed. He has been scoped from both ends with no signs of tumor. He has had a PET scan that is showed a couple of low level signals in the abdomen. Today he will have a CT scan of the abdomen & pelvis. It's frustrating knowing that there must be something somewhere but not finding anything. Hopefully it won't take too long to get the results. The waiting is what is so hard.

He is feeling good & maintaining his weight. He does have to watch what he eats & how much but is doing a lot better then he initially was after his surgery.

We both are getting other things taken care of...going to the dentist. We both have had problems that we have put off...I got my crown glued back on & a cracked tooth fixed. Bruce will be getting his implant fixed. I also had a hearing test & have a 35% hearing loss in my left ear which could be from the chemo. I will probably get a hearing aid. I am also going to have a sleep study. I probably have sleep apnea & think I would feel a lot better if I could a good night's sleep every night.

Our vacation was great. I think we all had a great time. There was a little snow. Tye, Brannon, Anita & Robbie went tubing while Bruce, Aiken & I watched. The 3 of us also did a little exploring. With Aiken there is no sitting around. He just has to be moving all the time.

Last but not least I have decided to retire in June. I had hoped to stick it out a little longer but I am burned out. I am working a 4 nights in Fort Madison, IA right now & will probably work another 4 in May & then I think I'm done...that could change but I doubt it.