Update

Hi All,

It feels weird to have a website.  I’m usually hiding in a corner, not the center of attention. But here I am. Smack dab in the middle. 

I’ve heard from so many of you regarding the day of prayer and fasting as well as encouraging me regarding what I wrote in the last post about my childhood.  Thank you. It is humbling to have so many people supporting me in so many ways. A few of you have been asking if there is anything to report.  So here’s the latest…

Medically speaking, I have a few updates. My pain has increased and I have upped my medications, yet sometimes I don’t get in front of the pain.  When I do get the timing right, I have pretty good days.

I am now experiencing Hand Foot Syndrome which is induced by some chemo meds. I have about five small sores, which could end up covering my feet.  I’m doing everything I can to keep that from happening!  

I mentioned a big trip and some of you have asked about it, so let me tell you the plan. My brother Neal, his wife Kim, my husband Mic and I are going to France on August 9!   I’m a little worried about how I can handle everything, but I’m going to try! Neal used a TON of points to get me a lay-down, AKA first class, seat! We have also rented a camper van, so I can rest when I need to. We aren’t sleeping in it, but instead have Airbnbs along the way. Our first four nights are in Paris without the van, of course! Usually I walk a ton on trips, but this time I’m thinking that rental bikes and taxis will be helpful. After Paris we have four nights in the French Alps and finally, two nights on the southern coast at which time Mic and I will fly home.  The Drinkwards will stay a few more days on their own. I’m really looking forward to this time with my family in such a beautiful place!

Love, Julie