Big week ahead

All things considered, I have really been enjoying the start to my week off from treatment.  I've been able to get out in the yard, cut some grass, work in the garden and best of all I have my dog back.  Believe me, Ramzi's energy is contagious and I love having him home whenever possible.                                         I've always been the one to handle the yard work.  The family joke has always been about the number of years I have spent trying to get the lawn perfect and it never happens. I would definitely say lawn care is  an obsession with me.  I would consider it laughable to have someone else riding on my lawn mower and cutting my grass.  Well, get ready to laugh because the unthinkable has happened.  It's amazing how a cancer diagnosis changes the way you think about everything.  I knew that I must teach Vic how to take care of and use the lawn mowing equipment.  She learned how to change oil, clean air filters, and charge and hook up batteries.  She was also "allowed" to cut the grass and did a great job with everything.  Although we were both happy with the results, we were also saddened by the reason for all this.  The last couple of lab results has given us reason to pause and think about the future.  We are both aware of the importance this weeks tests will have on how we proceed into the future.  I have the PET scan on Tuesday, the consultation with my doctor on Thursday and depending on the results, Chemo starts again on Friday.
It's going to be a long week. It looks like the weather is not going to be too bad and I should be able to get outside and do some things to keep my mind off the obvious.  As always, I will continue to pray for God's blessing and use the strength he has given me to cope with whatever news I receive.  I also want to thank everyone for your support.  Whether it's with comments on the blog or in person, I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to hear your thoughts.  Thanks again and God bless you all.