Maybe she took off to go to one of Ryans games! KAT------get back here! Donna (^_^)

I'm copying and pasting this update posted on FB by one of Kat's friends: Just called Kathy, and she is in pain from the shingles and can't function to use the computer. She has shingles all over her face, mouth, head and ears. She has been on anti-viral since Tues. for 5 days. She has been sleeping during the day and then not able to sleep at night. Can't imagine the pain she is going through. I told her about all the messages on FB with all her friends being so concerned. She is better than a week ago, but has a ways to go. She thanks everyone for there concerned, and will be back online when she can.

I was really hoping it would all be gone , The doc kept saying that the transplant should give me a few more years. a few more years? I was hoping for WAY more than a FEW more years! Oh well, one day at a time I guess! lol . this cancer is stubborn! The doctor said that the insurance company has 5 days to do approvals. They have been paying for things on the way to the transplant, so I am pretty sure they will approve the procedure. I have a blood clot around the port, which I guess is quite common. So I have to give my self two shots a day of a blood thinner. I had my debit card out to pay the copay, then I saw the balance and had to change it to my charge card! OUCH... lets just say I'm gong to voluntarily give my state a dollar or two when I go buy a lottery ticket! LOL wish me luck! LOL the caregiver situation is still stressing me out. I have to live in Seattle for a while and need someone to live with me. DH is 100% commission and gets no help from the bosses at work. He will be with me for a week or so and weekends, DS just had a job interview yesterday, but that doesn't mean he got the job (but who wouldn't hire such a cute guy!? lol) And the social worker has a list of agencies where you can hire a babysitter, but said most people can't afford that as they are very expensive. But I'm sure we will get it all worked out. sorry for the TMI! LOL... just stressing.. thanks for the positive vibes! :D

The place isn't the same without you, Kat. Looking forward to laughing together. PS: I think when you're all better you'll have a book to write.