Back to the frigid Northeast

We are now back from a very successful trip to California. It was great to get out into the sun a bit and see friends for a few days. I had a tough flight out (we all did) and arrived sick, but after a bit of rest and rehydration I felt good the remainder of the trip. In fact I've come home feeling the best I have since this all started. I have no way of knowing what's going on inside my body but if my attitude and mood are any indicator, I'm doing well. I seem to have more energy lately as well. I'm really hopeful that this new chemo treatment is working.

My appetite has been really good lately. I am taking a steroid every day that helps me eat. I think it's also responsible for the puffy cheeks, or maybe they are from Tarceva, I'm not sure. At any rate, wanting to eat is a good thing for me.

As we approach the holidays I'm hoping to remain active and get out of the house more than I had been before the trip. I think it's important to get out and do things as much as I can. I've giving myself an assignment of working daily on a feature screenplay I'm writing. It makes me feel like I have a job again.

That's it for now. California was a blast, thanks to all who visited and I'm sorry I missed seeing everyone. For now I hope and pray that the tumors are shrinking and I'm grateful that it seems I will have a nice holiday season. I'm glad that I'm here for it.

-Andy