The week ends on a high note!

Rita has spent the last week braving painful and frightening tests leading up to her first round of chemotherapy. Scary as it sounds, you would not believe how wonderful she looks and how well she is doing. She is so strong.

We have been told by her doctor she will need to come back every 2 weeks for more treatment. The doctors are very positive and think that 6 treatments will force the lymphoma into remission. That is our hope and prayer...REMISSION!

As stated before, the treatments require Rita to be in the hospital for several days for her treatments. We are trying to make it the best enviroment we can to keep her spirits HIGH! We will be spending Christmas this year at Vanderbilt, as the next treatment will be Christmas weekend.

Just being with our mom is like having Christmas everyday...she loves life more than anyone I know.

Our family is thankful for the prayers and thoughts of so many wonderful people.

Many smiles,
-andee

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